Electoral

Electoral Math -- Obama Sure Could Use A Bump

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Obama has slipped below the magic 270 number for the first time since he became the Democratic presumptive nominee, and McCain has just about caught up with him.

Electoral Math Charts Updated

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

It's time once again to take a look at the Electoral College math from state-level polling. Nationwide polls are not completely meaningless, but they are pretty irrelevant as that's not how we elect a president.

Charting The Electoral Math Looks Good For Obama

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.21.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

It's been about a month since we last took a look under the microscope at the possible outcomes of the Electoral College vote this November, so it's time for an update.

Electoral Math, From Knucklebiter To Landslide

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I am ready to take a look at the map and do some electoral math. Now, we're still pretty far out from Election Day, but we've got to start somewhere.

The 269-269 Electoral Tie Scenario

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

So what would happen if the Electoral College tied? Well, it goes to the House of Representatives. And since the Democrats have an advantage in the House, you'd think "President Obama." But you'd be wrong.

Senator Bill Nelson: Abolish The Electoral College

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The senator from Florida has just introduced a wide range of election reforms -- the biggest of which is getting rid of the Electoral College. Would this be a good idea, and is it even possible?


 

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