And Here We Go: Presidential Election Day 2012

[Blouman Empire]

Can someone tell me which 6 EV changed states? I thought I overheard that if Obama won the same states as last time he would have 6 fewer votes, is that true?

I'm sure it would be due to a change in population shift, is there some constitutional precedent that says there can only be 538 votes? Or are votes allocated on population as a per 1million which means the total number can increase?

I assume the total number can increase, because who just randomly picks 538 and has it set in stone? That's just crazy.

Well, that's what I would think but this America we are talking about, crazy to most people is usually the norm

[ArghNeedAName]

In which are of the US are living the conservatives? I mean, which areas are mostly conservative...

There's obviously dispersed all other the countries, but the "red states" (which support the Republicans) are in the southeast and the northwestern plains. The "blue states" (which support the Democrats) are in the northeast, around the Great Lakes and the West Coast. Then there's the "swing states" which are scattered around - the largest are Florida and Ohio.

[Gauthier]

So Romney or anyone other than Obama? Just asking.

Who wants ACTUAL change? 'Cause I can't stand another four years with the same bull$*** as four years ago.

As opposed to the exact same bullshit from 12 years ago. Got it.

[TaQud]

Right now on MSNBC. Its just Maddow and Matthews talking and doing the coverage so far..

[Pesda]

I'm a Briton and over here nearly everyone's supporting Obama. Our main concern in these elections is nearly always foreign policy, but as with 2008 the US economy is an issue because our economy recovery depends on America's economic recovery. We'd never vote for the Republicans in our country - they're too socially conservative and their antipathy of the government is an alien concept.

A Romney win would definitely alienate America's allies. Maybe it was just the fact that Bush had left, but under Obama US foreign policy has gone back to how it was under the Clinton administration, back to when the United States can be considered a good and reliable leader. The Bush Administration made too many mistakes, by comparison. Romney isn't very experienced in foreign policy so a lot of Bush's advisors would come back and the same policies would return. I think there is a strong chance that Romney will be the next leader of the United States, but I don't think he will ever be leader of the free world.

[The Land Fomerly Known as Ligerplace]

So Romney or anyone other than Obama? Just asking.

Who wants ACTUAL change? 'Cause I can't stand another four years with the same bull$*** as four years ago.

I suggest you don't vote the same way you did 2 years ago.

[The Emerald Dawn]

Prediction. You're going to be wrong.

In fact, I'm positive that we won't even have to wait for all the polls to close for your prediction to be proven wrong.

This shit's done by the time polls close on the west coast. Hawaii votes just for the heck of it.

http://ElectoralMap.net/2012/myPrediction.php?d=ko0wqnr0nr0nrwnxz

This is a scenario in which Hawai'i matters.

[Avenio]

Voted, and am VERY happy the election season is over... (oh wait, time to start strategizing for 2014)

I have to point this out again (pun intended), but I always read election as erection. That's why I love politics.

Heh. The CBC's headline this morning was 'Massive, tense election begins in America'. And now I'm not going to be able to see it any other way.

[Reploid Productions]

The Poll closing time is near on the East Coast. Get your coffee (or any other caffiene) ready Mods watching this thread. Its going to be a long night...

Oh trust me. I've got the caffeine supply on standby, and also alcohol. I suspect I'll be needing both before the night's over.

[TaQud]

And now on MSNBC its Chuck Todd with his Battleground States Chart for a few minutes...

[Jocabia]

I have to point this out again (pun intended), but I always read election as erection. That's why I love politics.

Heh. The CBC's headline this morning was 'Massive, tense election begins in America'. And now I'm not going to be able to see it any other way.

That's the spirit.

I can't believe this election lasts so long.

[Desperate Measures]

What if I am? Wanna make somethin' of it? I wanna make a yummy supper.

I do. So bad.

My tough guy banter has failed me! I have beer and tacos. Please don't hurt me!

[NERVUN]

Voted, and am VERY happy the election season is over... (oh wait, time to start strategizing for 2014)

I have to point this out again (pun intended), but I always read election as erection. That's why I love politics.

I admit... I'm getting asked about how is America's erection and who I like in my erection, Obama or Lomney over here in Japan.

[Reploid Productions]

Heh. The CBC's headline this morning was 'Massive, tense election begins in America'. And now I'm not going to be able to see it any other way.

That's the spirit.

I can't believe this election lasts so long.

Seriously. After four hours, America should really be talking to a doctor.
Bad Reppy! Bad!

[Cannot think of a name]

And now on MSNBC its Chuck Todd with his Battleground States Chart for a few minutes...

The action is going to be on CNN, what crazy goofy piece of sci-fi production are they going to whip out this year? How can they top the hologram or the weird 3d clipboard things?

[AiliailiA]

I find this insightful. You must be from down under ...

Hipsters unite!

Oh pardon me. I forgot you're the only comedian here.

[NERVUN]

The Poll closing time is near on the East Coast. Get your coffee (or any other caffiene) ready Mods watching this thread. Its going to be a long night...

Oh trust me. I've got the caffeine supply on standby, and also alcohol. I suspect I'll be needing both before the night's over.

Can't drink, at school.

[The Emerald Dawn]

The Poll closing time is near on the East Coast. Get your coffee (or any other caffiene) ready Mods watching this thread. Its going to be a long night...

Oh trust me. I've got the caffeine supply on standby, and also alcohol. I suspect I'll be needing both before the night's over.

Rum and coke. Irish Coffee. Whisky and Sprite. Bourbon and root beer. Orange Juice, Orange Shasta, Vodka, and Lime.

[Jocabia]

I do. So bad.

My tough guy banter has failed me! I have beer and tacos. Please don't hurt me!

No, I wanna make a yummy supper. I'm on the road. I have a distinct shortage of yummy suppers.

[Scholencia]

In which are of the US are living the conservatives? I mean, which areas are mostly conservative...

There's obviously dispersed all other the countries, but the "red states" (which support the Republicans) are in the southeast and the northwestern plains. The "blue states" (which support the Democrats) are in the northeast, around the Great Lakes and the West Coast. Then there's the "swing states" which are scattered around - the largest are Florida and Ohio.

In which are of the US are living the conservatives? I mean, which areas are mostly conservative...

The South (Texas, Georgia, Alabama...Y'know what, just the old Confederacy as a whole minus Virginia (sometimes)) and the Plains states (Dakotas, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Montana (slightly less so)) are all 'mostly' conservative.

You mean the red areas on this maps?

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5862/usadembluerepredmap9gp.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Jesusland_map.svg/600px-Jesusland_map.svg.png

[JonathanAtopia]

http://www.politico.com/2012-election/m ... nt/2012/KY

[Pesda]

Exit polls here.
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/11/06/exit_polls.html

[TaQud]

I have to point this out again (pun intended), but I always read election as erection. That's why I love politics.

I admit... I'm getting asked about how is America's erection and who I like in my erection, Obama or Lomney over here in Japan.

America's Erection is going to be tough. Florida is a swing state...

[Jocabia]

That's the spirit.

I can't believe this election lasts so long.

Seriously. After four hours, America should really be talking to a doctor.
Bad Reppy! Bad!

It really is all about Florida, isn't it?

[Cannot think of a name]

http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/President/2012/KY

http://www.linerider.com/