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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:22 PM
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There must be something wrong with me. I'm not at all nervous about Tuesday.
Edited on Sun Nov-02-08 04:25 PM by TwilightZone
I'm a lifelong political junkie. By now, I'm usually a complete mess, analyzing every poll, counting and recounting electoral votes, looking at every angle, every article, every talking head opinion piece.

Not this time. Why? Because we're going to win.

We're going to win the presidency. We're going to pick up seats in the Senate, putting us in the high 50s. We're going to pick up a couple dozen House seats.

Works for me. Nothing to panic about or freak out over, as far as I'm concerned.

Heck, even the AP has Obama at 286 electoral votes: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27488202/
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Bicoastal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:25 PM
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1. For many people, I think it's their first time at the rodeo...
...I know *I* wasn't paying this level attention in 2004. And I was a dumbass college freshman in 2000.

If you've been around longer, you probably know better than to get hysterical about a 6 point lead in the national polls the Sunday going into the race.
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Rob Gregory Browne Donating Member (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:25 PM
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2. You're not the only one feeling it.
We're not only going to win, but win big.
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:25 PM
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3. Well at least there are 2 of us here!
One more and we have a crowd. :D
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:26 PM
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4. You and Obama...me,
I just the opposite. 180 degrees.

I'm going to log on about 9pm EST..and see what's up..maybe later:bounce:
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sellitman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:29 PM
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5. I wish I could agree.
I don't put anything past our stupid electorate and I don't ever feel comfortable running against the Republican slime machine.

I won't be comfortable until


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Arkana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:29 PM
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6. I believe that McCain is making small gains.
It would be impossible for him not to at this point, because his support hit a cellar in every respect a short while back.

So he had nowhere to go but up--and he has. No one expected we'd win Pennsylvania by 13 points--it's just demographically close, and I think we have the right to be impressed if Obama wins the state by 5 or 6 points.

If there was another month in this race, I might be nervous about the small gains McCain has made. But 48 hours till the election? No way, Jose.
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sickinohio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:30 PM
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7. I'm very nervous.
Only because I am so anxiously awaiting for the exact minute that it is declared that we now have a President Elect Obama!! I can't wait!! :party: :toast: :bounce: :headbang: :woohoo: :applause: :patriot:
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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:52 PM
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8. I am certainly looking forward to that moment.
Tuesday will be a good day! :)
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ecstatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:55 PM
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9. You're absolutely certain the last minute attack ads & robo calls won't work?
I don't know how "mainstream" Americans think so I just need reassurance sometimes.
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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:02 PM
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13. Absolutely certain? No.
Edited on Sun Nov-02-08 06:04 PM by TwilightZone
Very close to absolutely certain? Yes.

Even if the popular vote tightens, as many are suggesting it will, I just don't think it's possible for McCain to make substantial gains in enough states in just a few days to get an electoral win. He needs the perfect storm, and I just don't see all of the factors coming together.

Personally, I think we're looking at a big win, to the tune of 350 EV.
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NightWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:57 PM
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10. I'm not nervous. There are 2 possible outcomes. 1.we win. 2. they steal it and we march
on DC and take it back with force.

I think we'll win 85-90% certainty, but I'm ready and my torch and pitchforks are cleaned, oiled, and ready to go if need be.

No need to worry, I've got to work tomorrow and poll watch on Tuesday, then I party Tuesday night or pack my car for the final demonstration in DC if they should subvert the Constitution.
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Kaleko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:21 PM
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22. That's a powerful statement of resolve.
That's Gary Cooper in High Noon talk. Only this time, you're not alone. If they steal this one, there'll be instant netroots coordination and HELL to pay of a magnitude that will only serve to make the radical changes we need come a lot faster. That's all.
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demo dutch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:59 PM
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11. Lucky you!, frankly I'm a wreak!!
Edited on Sun Nov-02-08 05:59 PM by demo dutch
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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:04 PM
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15. As I noted, I'm usually a mess by this time in the campaign.
I don't know why it's different this time, honestly. I think all of the signs are there that we're going to win this one and win it big, and I just don't buy into the possibility of a massive swing to McCain at the last minute.
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demo dutch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:06 PM
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18. It probably has something to with the fact that I'm in Florida
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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:07 PM
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19. Yeah, I'm in Texas.
Not much suspense here, even in the local races. Maybe that's part of it.
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Robbins Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:59 PM
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12. I agree
The question Is not rather Obama will win but by how much.This Is not 2000 or 2004 when our hopes
was for a narror electrol win(Which Gore did do but they stole It from him)
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ChimpersMcSmirkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:02 PM
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14. Nothing wrong with you at all...You're rational
:evilgrin:
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TwilightZone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:05 PM
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17. Hehe....
Thanks! :)
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:05 PM
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16. I'm not either, but I will be on TUesday
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Waiting For Everyman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:09 PM
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20. Me either, just antsy to go and vote - no early voting here.
I feel kind of left out by that, but I'm sure Tuesday will be exciting enough to make up for it.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:09 PM
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21. I'm excited, but not nervous. I always get that way at gametime.
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Erin Elizabeth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:23 PM
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23. I feel that way one hour.
The next hour I feel freaked out and depressed, thinking maybe it'll be like 2004. Then the next hour I feel like it's going to be great.

Good Lord, I just want late Tuesday night to get here.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:26 PM
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24. works for me. and you know, three weeks ago i felt the same. nothing changed, and here
i got to enjoy the last three weeks unlike those throwing fits and everything else. yes

i much rather be in my shoes than the others, lol
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dbmk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:28 PM
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25. My brain is telling me to be as cool as you are
The rest is not quite agreeing though..
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