CHOOSEday!!
Blog with me as the results come in!
posted by CitizenPatriot at 3:32:00 PM
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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306 Comments:
BARACK OBAMA SOON TO BECOME THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!! A GREAT DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY!
3:51 PM
I really hope old people don't x out the candidates they don't want. Some lady next to me when I put my ballot in the machine tried to vote for two presidents. Why can't people just follow the directions?
4:24 PM
if Obama loses... what will happen at the rally tonight? I'm looking out the window at work and 41 is almost backed up to 22. Traffic is barely moving
5:17 PM
Results in Indiana should be available shortly!
5:20 PM
Some Indy results available already...Exit Polls are strong for BO, but **BEWARE** they've been wrong in both past Pres elections
5:36 PM
i took BO in indiana.
5:42 PM
what time do the polls close in indidana?
5:51 PM
yesss this is the most exciting night of my life im so excited i havent blogged in the past because ive been saving all my comments for this one night!! obama!!!!!
5:59 PM
mac took kentucky and BO took vermont no suprises there
6:03 PM
wow is Indiana close...so far no Bradley effect
6:14 PM
why is it that on both cnn and fox news popular vote numbers and percentages are available for KY and IN but not VT, but VT has been declared blue? im confused...
6:18 PM
obama's up though!
6:18 PM
that hologram stuff was pretty cool
6:22 PM
McCain is the comeback kid!!!
Watch it happen!
6:23 PM
Harley has a good point.
Exit polls were wrong in 04. They predicted Kerry!
6:27 PM
all the democratic counties in indiana havent been reported and hes still within 3! wow, this is a state bush gutted kerry in and now its in play baby!
6:30 PM
wow barack is getting the white surburban vote in indiana surprising
6:34 PM
Obama for president.
Chances are Obama will win. Macain will make it close up Obama will win.
Indiana will go red just because of the Bradly Affect.
Just got back from voting
6:35 PM
cnn is freakin amazing...sweet magic map, sick exit poll thingy, and a hologram? damn
6:37 PM
Mac up 2 in Indy! Obama can lose that and still be Ok....Keep your eyes on Penn, FL, and OHIO
6:39 PM
obama up 14 in florida
old jewish people
6:42 PM
horserace journalism at its finest
6:47 PM
horserace journalism at its finest
6:47 PM
mac up big in virginia
6:50 PM
Don't forget..35 Senate Seats and 435 House seats UP FOR GRABS.
All eyes on Kirk vs. Seals!
6:57 PM
CNN is already callin SC for mccain
7:00 PM
right now obama-103 electoral votes and mccain has 34...
rough start mccain!
7:04 PM
i hope to god chicago is not in ruins tomorrow.
7:06 PM
NBC called Pennsylvania for OBAMA!
7:07 PM
the technology on cnn is so cool haha im obsessed with it. i dont like the way cbs has the set up going on.
7:09 PM
obamas lookin to get penn and florida bad news for johnny mac
7:09 PM
Sammie how cool is the touch screen on CNN?!?
7:09 PM
elbaum serisouly coolest thing ive ever seen haha i want to be the guy that gets to do that
-look at grant park upper left corner buidling has the flag in lights
7:12 PM
elbaum you need a touch screen...you could get it tax free because youre a teacher.
7:12 PM
mac party looks crazy?
7:14 PM
barack blowing mccain away in ohio? so early but stillllll
7:15 PM
I was thinking the same thing Pat.
If Obama wins Pennsylvania (which is NBC is reporting) and Ohio or FL, it could be an early night
7:15 PM
styne, mac party is too sophisticated for you. you do not fit in there..
7:15 PM
isn't it past big mac's bed time...i mean its like 4:15 in AZ he's really pushin it tonight
7:15 PM
isn't it past big mac's bed time...i mean its like 4:15 in AZ he's really pushin it tonight
7:15 PM
cmon styne like 1% of the vote is in that doesnt mean much now
7:16 PM
elbaum im serious about the touch screen that could really enhance my educational abilities...plus if we put a picture of pop up there we can draw on his face...cha ching
7:17 PM
haha vlad.
i agree.
styne does not fit into the McCain party!
7:21 PM
vlad from what youve told me that is not youre kind of party at all haha dont kid youself you would be having a horrible time at that kind of shindig
bec you on the other hand..i see you and sarah palin really htiting it off
7:22 PM
and yeah i know matthew im just trying to optimistic...4 years of another republican might drive me insane
7:24 PM
what's wrong styne you don't like to get mavericky?
7:27 PM
but that's the thing... that's the is the kind of things i like to do at parties. I like to listen to boys choir hit it off and drink champaign and raise the glass for MAC BABY!
7:27 PM
Mac needs Ohio AND Florida
7:29 PM
i believe elbaum told us republicans drink hard alcohol..theyre gunna need a lot of that to drown their sorrows tonight
7:29 PM
As soon as someone hears ANYTHING CREDIBLE about Kirk vs. Seals, post it
7:30 PM
i havent heard anything about kirk and seals yet... i am excited tho.
7:30 PM
Dan Seals is the man. Credible enough Elbaum? I think so.
7:30 PM
elbaum right now are the counts basically just predictions? or are they acutally solid numbers as far as electoral votes are counted
7:32 PM
hey elbaum. whats with the new one channel says obama has penn and another doesnt say he does
7:33 PM
Check out the exit polls
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/polls.main/
7:33 PM
Sammie,
These aren't predictions. They "call" a state for someone based one
1. votes
2. exit polls
3. history
Corey,
Some networks are more hesitant to call a state too soon. For example, NBC called Penn for Obama. CNN has not. It's network preference
7:35 PM
alright i got ya thanks
7:37 PM
CNN.com has kirk up 56-44 based on exit polls
7:37 PM
So elbaum...these "called" states are not 100% official? they are just what probably will happen?
7:37 PM
Good news!!McCain won the votes in Indiana!!
7:38 PM
yeah what pat said?
7:39 PM
Pat,
Correct. Not "official" until the sec of state for each state "certifies" them...that usually happens with 100 percent of the voting is done.
7:39 PM
CNN just called Pennsylvania for Obama. Mac needs to sweep the rest of the swing states, pretty much
7:40 PM
anyone seen the Obama stage yet? surrounded by bulletproof glass, it looks like
7:41 PM
alright thanks...obama takes pennsylvania niceeeeeeeeeee
7:43 PM
Mac NEEDS Virginia!!!
7:44 PM
no pat not nice tahts bad
7:44 PM
Pennsylvania was obviously for Obama, that's not really surprising
7:44 PM
Yup Elbaum thats crazy...My dad was asking about the tax policy...is it only the 250+ that you make that gets taxed...for instance up to 249K you pay regular taxes like everyone else or is the percentage raised for the entire income you make
7:45 PM
What percentage of Americans make 250K plus?
7:46 PM
corey it is in fact super nice now that you mention it.
7:46 PM
You take the extra money after the 250k, and that is what is taxed the 3% extra (36-39). The thing I do not like about Obama's tax plan is he says that he will lower taxes for 95% of America, but about a third of the US already doesn't pay income tax from bonuses or refunds.
7:47 PM
Mac's not getting Virginia, Mr. E,
nearly all the precincts near D.C aren't in yet and that's where Obama is gonna take the state...
7:47 PM
POP,
if you make 249k you pay 33 percent. than everything over 250k get taxed at a higher rate
7:48 PM
mr. E
a lot of websites are showing district by district breakdown of voting...does this mean anything, or is it merely interesting to see how a state votes and only the overall popular vote for the state matters?
7:51 PM
THIS IS SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!
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7:51 PM
I think POP meant what percentage OF americans make that amount...
and my views have TOTALLY changed during this election. there is not one presidental cadidate on the ballot today that can do alot for our country right now....
BOTH CANDIDATES ARE HORRIBLE.
goodnight.
7:53 PM
Becca, even on the internet you can not stop!! (not a good or bad thing) just saying...
I guess I'll just copy you
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7:53 PM
i dont understand how they can predict the winner of the states when only a few percent of the votes have come in. (ie: pennsylvania) couldnt something drastic happen that would make them wrong??
7:53 PM
although i'd rather have obama as our next president b/c palin is an absolute arrrtard.
7:54 PM
Kirk up 56-44 with 19 percent reporting
7:55 PM
Michelle, that is just horrible and lazy. I really find it annoying when people say "I hate both candidates". It just means you have not looked into the issues and are just basing opions based on:
1. McCain wants to stay in Iraq
2. Obama is inexperienced
7:55 PM
Horray for Kirk!!!
7:56 PM
ron styne just told me that when truman ran for president the night of the election the media said that dewey had won but the next morning after all the votes were counted it was found that truman really won hmmmm
7:56 PM
yeah fleish why do you say that care to explain? why the sudden change of heart?
7:56 PM
How is Obama going to pay for healthcare if only 5% of Americans make more than 250K, won't that mean that the overall tax collected is less than today?
7:57 PM
Like other politicians, Obama get the rest of the money for healthcare from the SOcial Security funds.
7:59 PM
Obama wants to cut money from the federal budget that he says is a "waste"
7:59 PM
mike think of how much money families like the waltons make...they're not the only ones...thats a lotta dough
8:00 PM
Mac takes North Dakota
8:00 PM
What I said before was (somewhat) sarcastic, but I still do not agree with Obama's tax and funding plans.
8:00 PM
cnn has prejections that bama is less than 100 ev away!!
8:01 PM
sorry elbaum i havent posted in a while im at a friends...OBAMA wins Penn!!!!!!!!! hahaha. Nap time for McCain
8:01 PM
McCain might still loose Arizona!
8:01 PM
texas precentages are so close. thats suprising
8:03 PM
Anyone just see that CNN exit poll
Voters say "age" was a much bigger factor than "race"
Hmm
8:04 PM
I am feeling depressed right now
8:04 PM
THE DEMS ARE GUTTING THE REPUBLICANS LIKE FISH!!!!!!!!
8:04 PM
Mr. E,
what do you think the chances are that the Democrats get a filibuster-proof majority?
j
8:06 PM
mateshe, what's with all the cruel metaphors? That hurts, and McCain is still not out of it.
8:06 PM
56% kirk
44% seals
8:08 PM
This won't only be a win for BO, it looks like it's gonna be a landslide
8:08 PM
a landslide means one big fiesta in grant park.
8:10 PM
If you're right about this Mr. E, then I'm leaving now to Mexico.
8:10 PM
no josh.
thanks to elbaum, i am deeply informed on the issues of this election between mccain and obama. I am a liberal who disagrees with obamas policy of "spreading the wealth". Do you really think it is fair to take the money away from hard working citizens to citizens who don't deserve it? And Obama once stated we should not deport illegal immigrants because it is "ridiculous". Well i think its a little ridiculous and suspicious that his own aunt he is pretty darn close with is an illegal immigrant. I think there is something underneath Obama's skin that we are not aware of. And if he is our next president, my dad, who is a small business owner's, business may be in jepardy.
And McCain? Well he is just an idiot to for choosing palin as our "next potential president". In a couple of months when Mccain dies of old age, the country will try to be persuaded by palin that global warming doesnt exist. If Mccain is president, we will =be in an even deeper depression and that is not what we need. Obama would help gradually fix this problem but will hurt more individuals.
Although there are good policies following each candidate, i do not think that either will make the world of a difference. that is my opinion. this has nothing to do with laziness and ignorance.
CYYYYA.
8:10 PM
im getting out the BLACK paint for the WHITE house!!!!
8:10 PM
right now CNN.com projects obama with over 170 ev and mac only about fifty but the popular vote is so close! i know it doesnt matter but still interesting
8:11 PM
My uncle says McCain is going to be "zmiazdrzony" (smashed completely)
8:11 PM
looking at missouri, even though it was said to be really tight there, mccain seems to be ahead with a large margin (12%), not a very crucial state but still significant
8:11 PM
hey josh ill pay for your ticket to get out of this country. accept an obama win or get the heck out
8:11 PM
alright calm down matse
8:12 PM
Michelle, I disagree with what you said that McCain is going to die soon and Palin is going to replace him, it is not likely. However, I do agree with you because my dad is also a small business owner who will not do well with Obama's tax plans. At least you gave me your reasons why you do not like the candidates, so I will not bother you about it anymore.
8:13 PM
I think this election is bringing out the worst of all of us.
8:14 PM
zach im right behind you haha if you cant apperciate the fact that this election is going to make life changing history than you should get out of the country
8:14 PM
lets not forget much of the mid west (kansas, nebraska etc) and the south which should be mac country is not projected yet
8:15 PM
Mac NEEDS a sweep
Virginia, Florida, Ohio
If he loses one, it's probably over
Mac just won Georgia
8:15 PM
michelle fleishman for prez
8:15 PM
mac country is all the hick states like montana that have little electoral significance...if i was a mccain supporter i would lock myself in a closet and not come out until tomaro because watching these projections must be painful
8:16 PM
o michelle, i love the 'goodnight' and 'cyaaa' comments. vball:)
basically mccains getting his butt kicked in ohio. buhh byeee
8:18 PM
oh damn.. ohio is obamas... mac fans i feel like this run may be over. I am deeply saddened
8:19 PM
yeah vlad u should give up, do ur homework, and go to bed
8:20 PM
If McCain states are hick states, then African Americans who live in poorer areas are merely voting for Obama because he is also African American. Generalizations are pretty much bad arguements, especially since everybody seems to compare EVERY republican to George Bush.
8:21 PM
ahahhahahahahhaa
matseshe.
8:22 PM
i think mccain should just give his concession speech now...it's probably close to his bedtime anyhow. this one's over...hello 4 years of socialism
8:22 PM
Hello, again. =D
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It's going to happen. =D
8:22 PM
matse we get it calm down obama will probably win stop harassing mccain supporters
8:22 PM
Still 55-44 Kirk over Seals. Less than 30 percent reporting though
8:22 PM
im goin home now so i wont be able to make any more comments for a lil while
8:22 PM
ELBAUM!!! DONT WORRY IVE FINALLY ARRIVED!
8:22 PM
Zach quit taunting people
8:23 PM
ohh nooo, not ariel
i'm outta here :p
8:24 PM
Okay, I know just about everyone disagrees with me, but I really don't think socialism is bad. FDR's plans were really socialist, and he saved us from the Great Depression!!!!! We're now in a recession, and I think it calls for drastic measures. And those drastic measures might just be socialism. The solution is not tax cuts for the wealthy. It is not a spending freeze either.
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8:25 PM
OHIO TO OBAMA.
this one is over...
i agree with annelise mccain should get to bed and just say his speech already.
SOCIALISM...CRAP.
8:25 PM
OBAMA VICTORY MAN!!!
8:25 PM
At least you Obama fans will not get your "more of the same" since you are so convinced Obama has already won, so lets see these new "changes"
1. More socialist government
2. Small businesses going bankrupt
3. Lack of any experience or good foreign policy
4. More leniant abortion, and much more partial-birth murde...abortion
Looks like a lot of "change" for you Obama fans
8:25 PM
WOW. OHIO GOES TO OBAMA.
8:25 PM
lets go kirk
8:25 PM
kirk up 54-46 seals picked up a little
8:26 PM
i think its over!
8:26 PM
Ariel,
I can't wait to hear about how today went at the polls. I got a call from Mr. Conneen, but I expect a full report tomorrow
8:27 PM
I'm going to go watch now. Talk to everyone later.
8:27 PM
GO OBAMA!
if McCain Wins and Dies and Palin takes over, i'm moving to Canada
8:27 PM
why are you so shocked obama got ohio!!! AND LETS GO KIRK!!!!
8:27 PM
Stop assuming McCain is going to die immediately. He survived torture and cancer from the vietnam war, McCain is a strong man who will definetely live for many more years.
8:28 PM
fdr wasnt really socialist he just made up a lotta jobs and programs to keep people out of unemployment he wasnt trying to take money from the rich really... no matter what socialism is not good for america. im not saying obama is socialsit cause i dont think he is but i still hate his tax plan
8:29 PM
ohio to obama..thats hugeeee
ahh
elbaum we may need to have a celebration in class tomorrow im feeling good about this one
8:29 PM
its over mccain is going to lose
8:29 PM
200-90 honestly obama settle down here
8:30 PM
No Republican has ever won the Presidency without winning Ohio and Mac just lost it
8:31 PM
FDR did not talk about "spreading the wealth", he did induce socialist programs, but they supplied jobs, nothing else. He did not talk of giving the wealth of americans to others who may not have earned it.
8:31 PM
There is just as good a chance that McCain dies than Bush or Obama dies. McCain is tough. But i don't trust Sarah Palin. What a shocker
8:31 PM
Sometimes life can shock you, josh.
It is possible to die at anytime. What we're all saying is... McCain just has a 95% more chnace of dying than you or me.
:)
8:31 PM
ELBEEZE OBAMA IS KICK BUTT
8:32 PM
anderson cooper reminds me of fred armisen on SML with the screen hahaha
8:32 PM
poor mCcain, losing ohio
8:32 PM
i mean SNL
8:32 PM
I gotta think positive, Kirk is winning, so I'll just take that and cry myself to sleep now...
8:32 PM
its over honestly mccain just drop out
8:33 PM
Poor Josh. I hear australia is nice....
8:33 PM
anderson cooper is a stud
8:33 PM
why is josh talking about fdr
8:34 PM
For those who missed what I said before...
Exit polls suggest age was a bigger factor in voter's mind's than race
8:34 PM
Michelle, life can shock you, but Mac's chances of dying are still not enough that he has a count down timer that is less then 4 years
8:34 PM
i'm really not surprised about that elbaum.
8:35 PM
i saw this poll that said econmy was the most important issue to americans (it was at liek 83%)
8:35 PM
oh god.
if obama wins... there goes the nation.
8:35 PM
I was talking about FDR because someone mentioned FDR had socialistic programs during the Depression, and so I responded, its a bit higher up though
8:35 PM
WHO KNOWSSSSSSSSSSSS
8:35 PM
clearly the amazing weather conditions and strong feeling for the need of change are paying off. the amount of people that acutally voted in this election seems like its going to be a shocking statistic
8:36 PM
like i said, anonymous, go to australia. We will be perfectly happy here
8:36 PM
actually the australian economy is suffering as much as ours olivia. hahaha
8:37 PM
Make sure you all stay up and watch Obama's speech in Grant Park. You'll be able to tell your kids you saw it
8:38 PM
I'm doomed and outnumbered, so I'm going. Nice blogging and enjoy 4 years with Obama (me or my dad won't).
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8:39 PM
OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAA =]
8:40 PM
194-69 as of 8:40....ouch
8:40 PM
looks like the party in arizona is coming to a quick end..its embrassing haha
we will enjoy the next 4 years!!! because the last 8 sucks
8:40 PM
elbaum i have election judging stories!!!
8:42 PM
im sure my family will enjoy it while we are paying half of our income to the government. for those obama tax supporters lemme put it this way. my dad is working from january to may for the government. i cant support that
8:43 PM
elbaum did u just see john king on cnn with mccains path to victory? absolutely no chance... needs to sweep the board to even come close to winning
8:44 PM
Anyone watch CNN for the last 4 minutes. almost impossible for Mac to win.
We may see Obama come out earlier than expected!
8:44 PM
Well, then the disappointted republicans can go to iceland
8:44 PM
Tommy, I was just watching that and commented on it!
Mac needs a miracle!!!
8:44 PM
Can the 'comeback kid' comeback from this?
8:45 PM
palin 2012? who thinks she will still be on the national scene
8:46 PM
iceland sounds sweet. dress warmly.
8:46 PM
kirk still up comfortably with 40 percent reporting
8:47 PM
i hate palin. Palin with out the l is PAIN! which is what we will be in if she ever gets in the white house
8:48 PM
iceland is not the cold one greenland is
8:49 PM
Will Mac win Arizona?
8:54 PM
CNN has Indiana at 50-49 for McCain with 77% voting as of 1 minute ago, this race is going to be crazy!
j
8:55 PM
the analyst on CNN showed that if McCain wins all the states he could possibly win...which excludes california, washington, oregon, and hawaii...he would still only be at 266 EVs. ouch.
8:55 PM
BARACK OBAMA JR IS BACK ON THE BLOG!!!
8:56 PM
elbaum Mac will win his own state.
8:58 PM
zach how is watayams feeling right now?
8:58 PM
ELBAUM OUR CLASS PREDICTION CHART IS 100% RIGHT RIGHT NOW... bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
8:58 PM
honestly it really must be embarrasing to be a republican right now. after 8 years of terrible leadership the american public has finally learned their lesson. Time for republicans to pay the consequences for their failed leadership. OBAMA 08!!
9:00 PM
Cali is going to close soon. 270 is looming....
9:00 PM
I cannot handle the intensity and drama of some people! Honestly, if a candidate you don't like wins, you just have to deal with it. It's not like just because your candidate doesn't win the nation will fall apart.
9:01 PM
anonymous y don't u write ur name u coward if u want to call me out.
9:02 PM
cooper: so if he gets to 270 what do we do?
blitzer: we report that...
haha awesome that made my night
9:02 PM
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