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2012 US Presidential Election
Nikkoru:
Obama has a substantial lead in Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Nevada, and Virginia -- at least in terms of 2 days before the election and general scientific polling trends go. Colorado has a more tepid lead for Obama, while Florida is leaning very slightly for Romney and could be considered a tossup.
You are living, somewhat ironically, in possibly the only State in the Union wherein your vote has any meaning whatsoever.
Although, your assumption that the aforementioned swing-states going for Obama rendering Florida far less relevant in its importance in the electoral college appears to be more or less accurate.
The concept that this election is going to be a toss-up simply doesn't track with reality, it's something some news sources are claiming in order to make the election seem like "edge of your seat" style entertainment, rather than the conclusions of a dispassionate examination of the probabilities. Pointing to the nation-wide polls as if they mean anything is my particular pet peeve.
Ixarku:
--- Quote from: Nikkoru on November 04, 2012, 04:31:05 PM ---You are living, somewhat ironically, in possibly the only State in the Union wherein your vote has any meaning whatsoever.
Although, your assumption that the aforementioned swing-states going for Obama rendering Florida far less relevant in its importance in the electoral college appears to be more or less accurate.
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Which makes it even more ironic to me personally, since I've decided I don't want to vote in this election. I admit, Iowa & Wisconsin are two states I took a guess on. Virginia's another one I'm not real sure on. Considering the field of Republican candidates, yeah, I agree, I don't think the election was ever a toss-up. I think it will be fairly close, but not enough for any unusual steps to be taken to decide on who's President.
Tiffanys:
Wasn't Paul Ryan the guy that came up with one of those SOPA/ACTA/PIPA bullshits?
Burkingam:
--- Quote from: Tiffanys on November 04, 2012, 11:18:59 PM ---Wasn't Paul Ryan the guy that came up with one of those SOPA/ACTA/PIPA bullshits?
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Nope,
Edit: Let's just say he was forced to oppose the SOPA bill by the interwebs.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/120110/did-the-internet-defeat-paul-ryan
Xycolian2332:
Why is everyone talking about Obama/Romney?
I know who I'm voting for. (Victor Supreme).
This man is a major Dark Horse in this election, and his policies would be revolutionary if they were enacted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d_FvgQ1csE
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