# 2008 Presidential Election Results Thread. See it here as they come in. **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [November 4, 2008, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031 "2008-11-04T12:25:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![Orbifold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/779978/32.png) [@Orbifold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orbifold)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/281 "2008-11-05T02:05:54Z")
I admit the suspense is killing me, but the thing of it is nothing really surprising has happened yet. McCain’s projected to win Wyoming? No, really? Ohio. Florida. Virginia. North Carolina. Will Obama _please_ hurry up and _win_ of those four? (I would also settle for Colorado.) ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/282 "2008-11-05T02:05:56Z")
Democrats have 51 in the senate! ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/283 "2008-11-05T02:06:02Z")
If my county, Perry, goes Obama, the rest of Ohio will go Obama. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/284 "2008-11-05T02:06:09Z")
> [@rayh](#): > > Fox call Ohio for Obama And then took it back. On another issue, ABC says (I can’t find it now, sorry) that black turnout is only 13%, only 2% above '04. Could that be really bad news for Obama? ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/285 "2008-11-05T02:06:12Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > Any idea what we’re gonna do if Obama doesn’t make it? :eek: Personally, I’m feeling better every minute. McCain’s desperate effort in Pennsylvania failed, and Obama is showing strong in places he has no business doing so. It took them an hour to call freaking South Carolina! I’m seeing no Bradley effect. It’s looking good, really. I’m more trying to keep up with the Senate and governorships at this point. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/286 "2008-11-05T02:06:26Z")
I’m watching Jon Stewart at 9pm. I just can’t stand this. It’s Kerry all over again. Augh… (I’m a doom and gloomer–which is why I can’t stand Maddow–I don’t NEED to hear myself–I need positivity!) ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/287 "2008-11-05T02:06:58Z")
According to ABC, there is now a big jump of 2 points for Obama in Florida, now Obama is ahead by 4% with 48% reporting. Obama: 2,764,007 52% McCain: 2,541,724 48% ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/288 "2008-11-05T02:09:29Z")
> [@Onomatopoeia](#): > > What the heck is going on with Florida and Virginia??? some big counties aren’t in yet. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/289 "2008-11-05T02:12:55Z")
CNN calls GA for McCain ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/290 "2008-11-05T02:13:37Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > CNN calls GA for McCain crap ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/291 "2008-11-05T02:15:11Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > I’m watching Jon Stewart at 9pm. I just can’t stand this. It’s Kerry all over again. Augh… (I’m a doom and gloomer–which is why I can’t stand Maddow–I don’t NEED to hear myself–I need positivity!) I was about to say 9PM is an hour too early, but your obviously in some sort of freaky time-zone that isn’t EST. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![firstname](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ab992/32.png) [@firstname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/firstname)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/292 "2008-11-05T02:20:41Z")
“Biden is also running to retain the Senate seat he’s held since 1973.” from here ['Change has come to America,' Obama says - CNN.com](http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/obama/index.html) If he wins both (hopefully) what happens to his senate seat? He can’t be VP and a senator can he ? ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/293 "2008-11-05T02:20:42Z")
> [@Leaper](#): > > And then took it back. > > On another issue, ABC says (I can’t find it now, sorry) that black turnout is only 13%, only 2% above '04. Could that be really bad news for Obama? Fox just called Ohio for Obama yet again. MSNBC makes the call as well. ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/294 "2008-11-05T02:21:11Z")
> [@Onomatopoeia](#): > > crap Seriously? Did many people think Obama was going to win Georgia? ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/295 "2008-11-05T02:22:21Z")
> [@firstname](#): > > “Biden is also running to retain the Senate seat he’s held since 1973.” > from here ['Change has come to America,' Obama says - CNN.com](http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/obama/index.html) > > If he wins both (hopefully) what happens to his senate seat? He can’t be VP and a senator can he ? The Democratic governor will appoint someone to take his place. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/296 "2008-11-05T02:22:23Z")
The polling of Georgia had the state within about 2%. I’d say if Georgia is going for McCain by 21%, then somebody at the networks has jumped the gun. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/297 "2008-11-05T02:22:37Z")
CNN calls WV for McCain. ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/298 "2008-11-05T02:22:40Z")
Gaaaah! The tension, I can’t handle it. I need a drink. A big one. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/299 "2008-11-05T02:22:44Z")
> [@ladyfoxfyre](#): > > Seriously? Did many people think Obama was going to win Georgia? I was hoping Atlanta and Peachtree City would pull it out. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bam\_Boo\_Gut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Bam\_Boo\_Gut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bam_Boo_Gut)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-presidential-election-results-thread-see-it-here-as-they-come-in/471031/300 "2008-11-05T02:23:12Z")
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