The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) - Page 10

Papa Schlumpf · 11-05-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziroc

The popular vote is irrelevant now, as Obama has won more than enough state electoral votes..
Odd how that goes, but it shows just how divided the US is.. I hope we all can come together...

That's not the popular vote, that's just the numbers in North Carolina.

Papa Schlumpf · 11-05-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Firestormalpha

I was looking at the msn.com map, but more to the point how would that situation be handled, if it were to occur?

If the results are so close that they're within a certain margin of error, I'd imagine a recount.

Harkoliar · 11-05-2008, 02:33 AM

Congratulations Americans for your new president. This will be a very interesting 4 years thats for sure.

dplax · 11-05-2008, 03:31 AM

Finally the whole thing is finished...it dominating global headlines for almost a year is ridiculous...

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 11-05-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dplax

Finally the whole thing is finished...it dominating global headlines for almost a year is ridiculous...

Amen brother!

Bungleau · 11-05-2008, 06:18 AM

A recount would happen, but I suspect it would have to be within a close enough margin and the results of the recount would impact the results of the election.

In any case, it appears to be over.... we now return you to your regularly scheduled news diet of riots, fires, and mudslides...

Cerek · 11-05-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lavindathar

Hang on a minute, didn't I say on page 2 this was going to be a landslide?

Hah. Told you. Trust the english dude on politics, i know all

I hate to break the news to you, Lav, but I was way ahead of you on this.

Barak Obama Heir Apparant

Cerek · 11-05-2008, 06:49 AM

As decisive as this victory was for Obama, it didn't come nearly as close to Reagan's victory in 1984 as I had expected.

Reagan carried 49 of the 50 states, becoming only the second presidential candidate to do so after Richard Nixon's victory in the 1972 presidential election. Mondale's only electoral votes came from his home state of Minnesota—which he won by fewer than 3,800 votes—and the District of Columbia. Reagan's 525 electoral votes (out of 538) is the highest total ever received by a presidential candidate. In the national popular vote, Reagan received 58.8% to Mondale's 40.6%.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...election,_1984

I was going to just summarize this, but I knew Lav would want to see the wiki numbers for himself.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 11-05-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerek

I was going to just summarize this, but I knew Lav would want to see the wiki numbers for himself.

I think you need to loose that beholder avatar. I think it's turning you evil

Bungleau · 11-05-2008, 07:02 AM

Hey.... where's that Wikipedia definition of a Landslide that Lav was wanting to see?

11-05-2008, 02:33 AM	#93
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	Re: The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) Congratulations Americans for your new president. This will be a very interesting 4 years thats for sure. __________________ Catch me if you can..

11-05-2008, 03:31 AM	#94
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	Re: The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) Finally the whole thing is finished...it dominating global headlines for almost a year is ridiculous... __________________

11-05-2008, 06:18 AM	#96
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) A recount would happen, but I suspect it would have to be within a close enough margin and the results of the recount would impact the results of the election. In any case, it appears to be over.... we now return you to your regularly scheduled news diet of riots, fires, and mudslides... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

11-05-2008, 06:49 AM	#98
Cerek Registered Member Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 27, 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 4,888	Re: The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) As decisive as this victory was for Obama, it didn't come nearly as close to Reagan's victory in 1984 as I had expected. Reagan carried 49 of the 50 states, becoming only the second presidential candidate to do so after Richard Nixon's victory in the 1972 presidential election. Mondale's only electoral votes came from his home state of Minnesota—which he won by fewer than 3,800 votes—and the District of Columbia. Reagan's 525 electoral votes (out of 538) is the highest total ever received by a presidential candidate. In the national popular vote, Reagan received 58.8% to Mondale's 40.6%. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...election,_1984 I was going to just summarize this, but I knew Lav would want to see the wiki numbers for himself. __________________ Cerek the Calmth

11-05-2008, 07:02 AM	#100
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: The Live Elections (Yet another thread on it...) Hey.... where's that Wikipedia definition of a Landslide that Lav was wanting to see? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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