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Repeat 2008 call PA for Obama at closing of polls, if VA and N.H. look good it's OVER (Original Post) Tribetime Oct 2012 OP
New Hampshire's in doubt? tanyev Oct 2012 #1
When he hits 192 before the West coast polls close, it's over RomneyLies Oct 2012 #2
45% Rule... KharmaTrain Oct 2012 #3
K/R Dawson Leery Oct 2012 #4
 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
2. When he hits 192 before the West coast polls close, it's over
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 08:19 AM
Oct 2012

The most beautiful thing about this is the networks won't be able to put off calling a state to increase the horse race narrative on election night unless they engage in illegal collusion.

So when it's clear, they have to call it or risk losing viewers switching over to channels that are calling them.

KharmaTrain

(31,706 posts)
3. 45% Rule...
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 08:24 AM
Oct 2012

Look at Willard's numbers next weekend...if he's not over 45% in the battleground states, he's toast. If he loses New Hampshire and Virginia, the problems could compound. Remember those polls close while others out west are still open and if Willard appears to be losing early it could have an effect on the polls in places like Colorado, Iowa and even Arizona.

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