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[kaskade]

They do and they don't. The overall numbers you're seeing don't mean anything. But comparing the numbers with the same numbers from the same precincts last time around can help verify whether substantial shifts have taken place in the electorate. So I wouldn't pay attention to the numbers or the shades you're seeing, but know that one of the reasons why media outlets can call things as early as they do is because they're making great use of the data here.

Like, let's say there's a state (State X) where we expect 50% of the vote to come from Big City County and 50% from Rolling Hills County. Rolling Hills County reports first and has a 55-45 Republican advantage in the first few precincts. If we know that Big City County went 70-30 to the Democrats the last five elections, we know, even though we have no results from Big City County, that the state is going to go Democratic.

Kind of what I figured. I'm going to take a little Halo break otherwise I'll be watching it like a hawk for the next however many hours.

 

[The Mana Legend]

Bernie mother fucking Sanders.

I've met Bernie Sanders three times in my life. Twice he has said "fuck" in his speech to my college and didn't give a shit.
Man is amazing.

 

[Marvie_3]

So if Obama wins FL, it's basically GG for Romney?

Pretty much.

 

[Jimothy]

I'm just seeing Red...fuck me America...what have you done! o_0

Southern states always go red and always report first. Relax brah.

 

[SRTtoZ]

Is it weird I think Rachel Meadows is kinda hot

 

[ConradCervantes]

33-3 Romney.
Who's getting nervous?

An early lead was expected with all the red states that close early.

 

[ElectricBlue187]

abc giving SC for romney..

must be some hella exit polls. AP is not showing that

 

[ink4n3]

Come on Obama, I can't wait to plug one of these swing states into the 518 map and watch Romney's paths shrink.

Where's this at?

 

[fuzzyreactor]

whats a good site i can watch results, i dont have cable

 

[gamergirly]

LOl, 33 out of 538 electoral votes? That's nothing to be nervous about, Jack

 

[Delusibeta]

BBC sticking the boot in at the political advertisements, they're also confused as to why South Carolina was called for Romney.

 

[sweetvar26]

I know that feel bro

33-3 Romney.
Who's getting nervous?

Absolutely.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Is Al Sharpton okay? dude is looking really thin.

 

[sphagnum]

I'm just seeing Red...fuck me America...what have you done! o_0

It's four conservative states. Nothing about this is unusual.

 

[sikkinixx]

I always think "the south of the US is kinda fucked up" but really it's everything except the west coast and the north east coast.

 

[Deified Data]

She's the "I love her for her brain." type.

But I understand what you mean.

I could listen to her talk all day.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

So if Obama wins FL, it's basically GG for Romney?

Yuuup....

 

[EliCash]

South Carolina called for Romney, no surprises.

What will be the first shock?

 

[PhantomR]

So far so good for Florida! Go Bam Go!

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Romney takes South Carolina

Shock of the Night.

 

[GG-Duo]

Don’t get fooled again: Wonkblog’s guide to watching the exit polls
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/11/06/wonkblogs-guide-to-watching-the-exit-polls/

1. The first rule of exit polls is this: Before 5 p.m., there are no exit polls.
2. Take early exit polling results with a “giant grain of salt.”
3. Early exit polls may favor Obama more than the overall vote.
4. Keep an eye on the demographics.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Where's this at?

http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president/scenarios

 

[Xeke]

33-3 Romney.
Who's getting nervous?

Nervous because Romney is winning states he was easily supposed to win? Why?

 

[aktham]

3-33

looks scary

time to play the guile theme?

 

[knicks]

Relax everything Mitt won, we already knew he would win. It isn't a big deal.

 

[coldvein]

what happened

 

[Pie Lord]

Is it weird I think Rachel Meadows is kinda hot

Not in the least.

 

[Downhome]

So wacky when they call a state for Romney when Obama is "leading" it with 75%, SC in this instance. I get why, but it never gets old to me.

 

[Jezbollah]

Edit: nevermind

 

[SRTtoZ]

Those small states mean nothing...

 

[sangreal]

So if Obama wins FL, it's basically GG for Romney?

or VA, or OH, or NC...

 

[Marvie_3]

Relax everything Mitt won, we already knew he would win. It isn't a big deal.

This.

 

[BlackGhost]

Nervous because Romney is winning states he was easily supposed to win? Why?

My wife has a thing for her.

This could work out for you

<3

 

[SoulPlaya]

How's Congress looking?

 

[Willkiller]

33-3 Romney.
Who's getting nervous?

People that don't understand elections - The truth.

 

[mercenar1e]

BBC should show some of Romney's ads..

 

[Nevasleep]

Somebody in Ireland has bet €30,000 on Romney winning :lol

 

[snack]

http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president/scenarios

Wow, statistics blow my mind.

 

[ink4n3]

http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president/scenarios

Thanks!

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

If Obama gets Florida, NC and Virgina I will lol so fucking hard.

As bad as it is in my neck of the woods, I'm predicting he gets NC.

 

[ezekial45]

I have this song on repeat. It's gonna be long night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff_rNhmJ570

 

[Sickboy007]

I'm just seeing Red...fuck me America...what have you done! o_0

Ho paura

 

[Wiz]

Obama is not doing good in VA with 3% in.

59-38

 

[BlackJace]

Shock of the Night.

Just reporting. Guess the bold gave the impression that I was shocked, lol.

 

[HerbertFish]

SC goes to Romney despite 25% of the vote. Lol

 

[LyleLanley]

Best map for iPad? Don't want to turn on my computer. Need to be mobile!

The google election site works well on my iPad.

 

[Delusibeta]

BBC really sticking the boot in political advertisements, specifically the Democrats. They're winding up to kick the Republicans next, because they're Actually Fair & Balanced.

 

[Dark_AnNiaLatOr]

c'mon Obama!! Am I right to say that Florida's lookin good for him?

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Uhhh.

Huff Post Saying South Carolina is Obeezy's.

 

[HomShaBom]

Dat redistricting