1. They gave part of Michigan to Wisconsin.
2. A lot of states are apparently not participating. Until I saw the map, I had thought all the states were participating.

I like seeing all the blue as much as anybody, but this is too light on actual information.

didn't I read somewhere that they have been extremely accurate at predicting Presidential races in the past as well? I would probably trust this polling over any other.

How much of a predictor can these results be when they're missing 16 states?

I could be wrong but I don't think this is very scientific.

It's as good a poll as all the others are. Which doesn't mean I'm saying it's a good poll.

See, I knew I wasn't crazy and I read that somewhere. Thank you! It is good to see President Obama kicking ass even in the Java World

I especially love that current 59% Obama, 41% Romney result.

http://www.7-eleven.com/7-Election/NationalResults.aspx

John Lucas

2004 Election

George W. Bush*

7-Election 51%

U.S. Voters 50.7%

John Kerry

7-Election 49%

U.S. Voters 48.3%

2008 Election

John McCain

7-Election 46%

U.S. Voters 45.7%

Barack Obama*

7-Election 52%

U.S. Voters 52.9%

I wonder if any of the official polls was this accurate?

Like I said I would probably trust this over actual polling since Gallup and the likes seem to be bought and paid for to swing in the favor of the candidate that they want to win. Thank you for that data!

It would be easier than to find a pattern and compare to 2008.

Those are the ones out there buying sodas in 7-11.

under 40 voted, Obama would win TX. So there is hope for TX yet (in 30 years?).

Not even decaf, is my understanding.

Unless 7-11 also offers hot chocolate, I think that should be taken into account.

ON EDIT: I have just been informed that 7-11 DOES offer hot chocolate. So maybe it's not a big deal.

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Colo. Spgs. where I am is 55% O 47% R

I read somewhere that these unscientific "coffee polls" have been pretty accurate in the past.

It does give you a basic indication of where people are leaning. It makes sense. Who would grab the cup of the candidate they don't support? Most take pride in their candidate ... or at least, not voting for a certain candidate (I liked Kerry, but was never too keen on his campaign, still ... I took pride in showing everyone in red Utah that I wasn't supporting Bush) ... so, they'll grab the cup of the guy they support. Sure, some might feel pressured to pick a certain candidate they don't support, but in the end, I bet the number is statistically minimal.

Is Obama leading the real popular vote 59-41? No. Factor in the red states and that number declines ... but it does show you he's doing good in swing states and, with them never being wrong in the past, you can't definitively say it's not a good predictor until, you know, its predictions prove wrong.

You doubted my conclusions about Obama's 15-20% lead in my Obama Landslide thread.
I know how this is gonna turn out & it's nice to see 7-Eleven of all places underline my view.
They got the last 2 elections right. This will be the 3rd.

This race ain't close.
Ain't never BEEN close.

I can't wait until the blowout & I can't wait to say 'I told you so' to all my doubters.
John Lucas

Yep.
7-Election is one poll that you just might be able to count on.

I predicted an Obama landslide of 20% of the Popular Vote (15% minimum) in this thread posted on October 10th.

ELECTION SPOILER: Obama wins in a LANDSLIDE

All my reasoning is inside that thread.
But 7-Election like Intrade is where people put their money where their mouth is.
Talk is cheap, actions mean everything.
Watch where the dollars go.

This current tally of Obama 59% to Romney 41% falls RIGHT WITHIN my 15-20% margin of victory.
That's 18 points of Obama leading according to this October 22nd tally from 7-Eleven's 7-Election.
And we still have 2 weeks to go.

I never believed this race was close.
Media is invested in a horse race for ratings.
Republican operatives also influence things behind the scenes to get a more favorable picture of that failure Romney.

It's gonna be a landslide just like I said.
John Lucas