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Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:54 pm
by Skiprr
First polls now closing. Kentucky and Indiana called for Trump. Vermont called for Clinton.

And away we go...

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:59 pm
by Skiprr
Important states Ohio and North Carolina close their polls at 7:30 Eastern. Biggie at 8:00 Eastern is Florida. Still too close to call in Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina. May be a good sign.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:05 pm
by mojo84
I know it's the NY Times but here is a good map that shows updates as they happen. I'm using it as I get sick of hearing the talking heads guessing about what is happening.

http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:11 pm
by Skiprr
mojo84 wrote:I know it's the NY Times but here is a good map that shows updates as they happen. I'm using it as I get sick of hearing the talking heads guessing about what is happening.

http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president
Nifty idea. I haven't looked around for any similar. Not that it matters, but the mapped results seem to be lagging because numbers are already coming in for some of the states showing zero results. I'm keeping the page open all the same.

I don't know why I feel I need real-time info this election. Maybe so I can expertly time the hurling of whatever object is thrown at the TV, assuming that is the outcome. :???:

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:16 pm
by Mxrdad
Lets call it now. Trump wins..... Two to One. Election over.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:25 pm
by carlson1
West Virginia - Trump

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:25 pm
by Skiprr
Mxrdad wrote:Lets call it now. Trump wins..... Two to One. Election over.
Whew. Thanks. Now I can go make dinner with a relaxed stomach...

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:27 pm
by twjones
NC extending their polling times in Durham I heard.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:28 pm
by Skiprr
carlson1 wrote:West Virginia - Trump
By a wide margin. I'm sweatin' NC and FL right now. Some NC polls will stay open late following an accessibility protest filed. Only a 1% spread in FL right now.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:30 pm
by mojo84
Florida is bouncing back and fourth. Looks like it's going to be close.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:31 pm
by mojo84
Skiprr wrote:
Mxrdad wrote:Lets call it now. Trump wins..... Two to One. Election over.
Whew. Thanks. Now I can go make dinner with a relaxed stomach...
We ate early just to ensure I could avoid the dry heaves.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:33 pm
by carlson1
Georgia is showing 70.1% for Trump.

What decides rather these news stations "predict" a winner?

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:37 pm
by anygunanywhere
carlson1 wrote:Georgia is showing 70.1% for Trump.

What decides rather these news stations "predict" a winner?
Drama.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:40 pm
by Skiprr
mojo84 wrote:We ate early just to ensure I could avoid the dry heaves.
:thumbs2: Good thinkin'.

Re: Poll Watch 2016

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:43 pm
by Skiprr
mojo84 wrote:Florida is bouncing back and fourth. Looks like it's going to be close.
What troubles me here is that the first returns, which included the early voters, had Trump leading by almost 19%. Typically, it's the Dems who vote most strongly early. I'm not likin' the trending.

And no one say "hanging chads."