Predict the election, win some VVs

Xyun · Post by **Xyun** » October 31, 2004, 5:09 pm

OK here is how we play. The cost is 400 VVs. Guess the final Electoral Vote count for each candidate, the person who gets closest to the actual count wins. In case of a tie, the winners split the VVs. If, for example two people are off by 2, one above and one below, they still split the win. By posting a prediction in this thread you are promising 400 VVs to the winner.

My prediction:

Kerry - 316 Bush - 222

Edit: Predictions must be turned in by 3 p.m. tuesday to qualify.

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » October 31, 2004, 5:58 pm

Bush - 290
Kerry - 248

And for the tie breaker Kerry backers whine for 4 years over voter fraud after the lame ass bitches said NOTHING for 3 years following the 200 election. It is only an issue for them when the election is close, if Kerry was 10 points up in the polls right now they would be silent while rigging it against third party candidates.

Even the Russians offered you a choice of Stalin, Stalin, Beria, or Death.

Hoarmurath · Post by **Hoarmurath** » October 31, 2004, 6:41 pm

Kerry - 283
Bush - 246

Mr Bacon · Post by **Mr Bacon** » October 31, 2004, 6:54 pm

Hoarmurath wrote:Kerry - 283
Bush - 246

only problem is that there's 538 electoral votes total and you stole that from electoral-vote.com

Spang · Post by **Spang** » October 31, 2004, 7:01 pm

346 - Bush
192 - Kerry

Thess · Post by **Thess** » October 31, 2004, 7:01 pm

Kerry 296
Bush 242

Denadeb · Post by **Denadeb** » October 31, 2004, 7:02 pm

Well the Redskins lost today so out goes Bush.

Bush - 246
Kerry - 292

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 31, 2004, 7:13 pm

Kerry 251
Bush 287

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » October 31, 2004, 7:28 pm

Kerry: 277
Bush: 261

Moonwynd · Post by **Moonwynd** » October 31, 2004, 8:20 pm

Bush/Kerry Attorneys - 538
American People - 0

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » October 31, 2004, 8:42 pm

273 Kerry
265 Bush

Hoarmurath · Post by **Hoarmurath** » October 31, 2004, 9:06 pm

Rellix wrote:
only problem is that there's 538 electoral votes total and you stole that from electoral-vote.com

Shhh!

I am but a sheep. Besides, I'm itching to give someone 400 VV's.

But anyway, now that proof of my idiocy is right here, is it possible that I could actually win? I mean, my numbers don't have to add up, they just have to be closer than anyone elses, right?

Gildan · Post by **Gildan** » October 31, 2004, 9:10 pm

Gah... didn't read it good enough.. not enough vv's to pay for my ticket.
sorry

Sirton · Post by **Sirton** » October 31, 2004, 10:03 pm

Bush: 296
Kerry: 242

Mr Bacon · Post by **Mr Bacon** » October 31, 2004, 10:36 pm

Hoarmurath wrote:But anyway, now that proof of my idiocy is right here, is it possible that I could actually win? I mean, my numbers don't have to add up, they just have to be closer than anyone elses, right?

I suppose

Midnyte_Ragebringer · October 31, 2004, 11:54 pm

Bush - 267
Kerry - 262

Mr Bacon · Post by **Mr Bacon** » November 1, 2004, 12:24 am

Are we doing Price is right style? (closest without going over)

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 1, 2004, 12:30 am

keep predicting! i need the VV's!

Fesuni Chopsui · Post by **Fesuni Chopsui** » November 1, 2004, 1:54 am

Kerry 291
Bush 247

Karae · Post by **Karae** » November 1, 2004, 2:16 am

Kerry: 296
Bush: 242

Thess · Post by **Thess** » November 1, 2004, 2:20 am

Karae wrote:Kerry: 296
Bush: 242

Stop trying to steal my VV's!

Rivera Bladestrike · Post by **Rivera Bladestrike** » November 1, 2004, 7:20 am

Kerry - 286
Bush - 252

Zaelath · Post by **Zaelath** » November 1, 2004, 8:04 am

Bush: 272
Kerry: 266

Deward · Post by **Deward** » November 1, 2004, 11:27 am

The election isn't over till your brother counts the votes. Bush will win.

I am voting Libertarian! Vote Badnarik, the real white meat!

Rivera Bladestrike · November 1, 2004, 12:48 pm

Waste of a vote! (unless your alternative is bush, then by all means vote libertarian)

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » November 1, 2004, 4:26 pm

Bush will win in another Supreme Court ruling with yet another 5 vs. 4 win which will be granted by the 3 Regan and the 2 Bush Sr. appointed judges!

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » November 1, 2004, 7:03 pm

Kerry 301
Bush 237

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » November 1, 2004, 7:21 pm

Kerry 284
Bush 254

Aaeamdar · Post by **Aaeamdar** » November 1, 2004, 7:48 pm

...by the 3 Reagan and the 2 Bush Sr. appointed judges!

Souter (a Bush appointee) is one of the most liberal on the court. Certainly more liberal than Ginsberg (Clinton). Probably more liberal than Bryar (Clinton). Certaily less liberal than Stevens (Ford).

The most politically right wing on the court is Rehnquist, who was appointed by Nixon.

My prediction is

Kerry: 299
Bush: 239

I think Bush carries Wisconsin. I think Kerry carries FL, but that FL electoral votes find their way into Bush's pot anyway.

Kerry wins the other swing states (NM, IA, OH, PA). Kerry also wins 3 "Leaning Bush" States - CO, NV, MO.

Kaelina · Post by **Kaelina** » November 1, 2004, 7:59 pm

Kerry: 282
Bush: 256

Voting libertarian. Wasted vote in some opinions, but I can't bring myself to vote for either major party this election.

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » November 1, 2004, 9:56 pm

Rehnquist is taking a break due to thyroid cancer, so the courts are favoring Kerry then

Thess · Post by **Thess** » November 1, 2004, 10:26 pm

Sionistic wrote:Rehnquist is taking a break due to thyroid cancer, so the courts are favoring Kerry then

Would be 4/4 then

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » November 1, 2004, 10:47 pm

Kaelina wrote:Kerry: 282
Bush: 256

Voting libertarian. Wasted vote in some opinions, but I can't bring myself to vote for either major party this election.

Im a libertarian myself, but i cant vote for a canidate in my party who stands AGAINST abortion rights, it is very un-libertarian of badnarik, that and i find it very important that we remove pres. bush from office

This election wont be like 2000 where 3rd parties got a lot more recodnition, i can see a huge rise in support of 3rd parties in four years from now and even an continual increase in 3rd party support

but the truth is, this year a 3rd party vote is completly wasted, if you dont want to vote for bush or kerry, then simply vote against bush or kerry, as i am doing by casting a vote for john kerry, but more importantly against george bush

Animale · Post by **Animale** » November 1, 2004, 11:38 pm

Kerry 302

Bush 236

Zaelath · Post by **Zaelath** » November 3, 2004, 8:44 am

400 VV's paid to Winnow. See him if there's a successful challenge

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » November 3, 2004, 2:00 pm

Zaelath wrote:400 VV's paid to Winnow. See him if there's a successful challenge

Woo : ) Thanks.

The clouds look especially fluffy today!

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 3, 2004, 2:27 pm

what site you guys using for the outcome?

Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » November 3, 2004, 2:36 pm

Winnow wrote:
Zaelath wrote:400 VV's paid to Winnow. See him if there's a successful challenge
Woo : ) Thanks.

The clouds look especially fluffy today!

Gratz on the accurate call =)

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » November 3, 2004, 2:57 pm

Well played ole chap.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 4, 2004, 12:29 am

how did Winnow win? Zaelath was only 2 pts off.

according to http://www.cnn.com.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » November 4, 2004, 12:49 am

Spang wrote:how did Winnow win? Zaelath was only 2 pts off.

according to http://www.cnn.com.

Keep watching the next few days. Kerry's total won't change but Bush's will rise.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 4, 2004, 1:03 am

oh yea. i didn't do the math...VV's inc!

Canoe · Post by **Canoe** » November 4, 2004, 2:16 am

Kind of amusing to look at all the posts and see all the "wins" predicted to be Kerry.

Gives you an idea of how off this board is sometimes - still fun to read, but learned to take everything here as much more liberal then the general concensus obviously!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » November 4, 2004, 2:43 am

You betcha Canoooeeebie!

I think the trend was more not wanting to bet against one's favorite team though. That is exactly why I am terrible at fantasy football and baseball. ><

Xyun · Post by **Xyun** » November 4, 2004, 7:01 am

Winnow is the projected winner! gratz.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » November 4, 2004, 7:11 am

Xyun wrote:Winnow is the projected winner! gratz.

Thanks! I'm holding off on my acceptance speech until CNN calls New Mexico and Iowa.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 4, 2004, 10:22 am

CONCEDE THE CONTEST!

Hoarmurath · Post by **Hoarmurath** » November 4, 2004, 10:26 am

So, who are the top contenders here? Will there be a concession? Are we just waiting for some of the slowpoke states to report? C'mon, these VV's are burnin' a hole in my pocket!