CONTEST: Can anyone tell me what this number means? 8.9

[Dawgs]

The one hint I will give is it has something to do with the polling numbers.

Any takers?

[AllentownJake]

1. Likeability factor

Obama is 8.9 points more likeable than John McCain.

[Aloha Spirit]

2. intrade?

[Bicoastal]

3. I was hoping it'd be McCain's current number at Intrade...

...but no, he's still at double digits (11%) :(

[dbmk]

6. That number prob won't move much anymore

Most people playing there will probably see more interesting and better paying bets to place their money on atm.

Might move a bit down as we approach deadline, when the return on investment is pretty good. But it wont get to the point where it reflects the actual chance (as it is perceived by most and nate at 538 fx.)

[Shae]

19. they are 9.9 now!

I was very happy to see them below double digits.

[SheilaT]

4. The spread between Obama and McCain

in the final vote? Popular vote, that is.

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Sarah Palin's IQ

[QueenOfCalifornia]

7. The Big One

I live in earthquake prone California. :scared:

[frogcycle]

8. good thing you added the explanation about earthquakes

you had me going there for a second

[Bicoastal]

10. Nudge nudge wink wink, eh? KnowhatImean, knowhatImean, eh?

Say no more, squire, say no more!

[QueenOfCalifornia]

12. frogcycle

I haven't seen you forever. How have you been?

(I wasn't even thinking about the naughty bits :P )

[frogcycle]

13. howdy

I've been mostly lurking of late. Periodically swear off DU completely, then come back to get the latest headlines. Just kind of holding my breath til its over.

:hi:

[beyurslf]

9. Spread to be outside of the MOE in a poll?

[asdjrocky]

11. Bushs approval rating?

[windbreeze]

14. one hell of an earthquake?? n/t

[Alter Ego]

15. The gap in RCP between Obama and McCain in Pennsylvania?

[maddowfan]

16. IQs of Palin-McCain?

[Hamlette]

17. McCain's intrade number?

[Occam Bandage]

18. How long Joe Biden's "poll" is?