8:00 PM – New York (31), Rhode Island (4), Kansas (6), Louisiana (9), Michigan (17), Minnesota (10), Wisconsin (10), Arizona (10), Colorado (9), Nebraska (5), New Mexico (5), South Dakota (3), Texas (34), Wyoming (3)
No questions asked:
Obama: New York, Rhode Island, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Colorado (in my opinion, but they won't call it for awhile)
McCain: Kansas, Louisiana, Texas, South Dakota
Did you notice what state got left out? Arizona. Yes, McCain will probably win his home state, but don’t think that’s always a given. Think back to 2000 and Al Gore losing Tennessee, which ultimately was a deciding factor in the election. If Arizona takes time to call, then McCain has no chance in this election.
Nebraska is one of two states that splits its electoral votes (Maine being the other one). There was a point in time where that mattered, but that was in a different era where people were concerned about a 269-269 electoral tie. Having said that, Obama should win the Omaha district (the first time that Nebraska actually has split its votes, btw).
You’ve also got 60 minutes before any more poll closings (which EVERY channel will tell you). So, this is your best chance to take a break. They definitely won't call Missouri or Indiana anytime soon apparently. However, if you miss a call of Florida (looking great!) or Indiana (not as great)… don’t blame me. It’s probably best just not to leave.
Totals:
Obama: 169
(Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska (1 of 5)
McCain: 110
(Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Texas, South Dakota, Nebraska (4 of 5)
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