How close?

[Bonds_25]

I don't think Palin's conservative views are what turns away independent voters. Seems to be that people are more concerned that she isn't ready for the role of VP, let alone President if something were to happen to McCain.

[lukehoyt19]

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[chljoe]

To continue with the mild digression, what about Paul as the pick instead of Palin?

edit: I've had a feeling that McCain would win in a landslide despite what the current outlook is. However, realistically I think for a majority of the evening it will be closer than expected but as the evening grows late, I foresee Obama winning by a large scale.

[OnePimpTiger]

No more digression...stay on topic please. There are other threads for other topics.

Personally, I agree w/Techman...1-3% spread and close in the electoral

[diopaload7]

Honestly I think it will be close because I think a ton of people who are going in saying, "I am voting for Obama." And they think about, and no, I am not racist, and they think about voting for an african american, I think a ton of people will change there mind right before the pencil hits the paper, no joke.

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Honestly I think it will be close because I think a ton of people who are going in saying, "I am voting for Obama." And they think about, and no, I am not racist, and they think about voting for an african american, I think a ton of people will change there mind right before the pencil hits the paper, no joke.

The Bradley Effect. Google it and a wiki page will appear.

[aw00d05]

I think it will be somewhat close, like a 55-45% in one of the two's favor. I think in all states, it'll be a blowout, like in Michigan i am fairly sure that Barack will get it 65-35 or something like that, probably will be closer than this in other states, but i cant wait till this is over!

i think it will be like 52 47 because like 1% will be ind. and i agree about michigan because they have a high african american population and i believe they are generally dems anyways.

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Obama by 3% in the popular vote.

Obama by around 75 in the electoral college.

[streicher187]

Think it will be about 50-49 with indepenant candidates getting at least 1 percent..

[haybierman]

Renegade - too true. I honestly expect there to be a pretty significant Bradley effect when it's all said and done.