U.S. Presidential Race: Official Thread

[ralphie88]

how the feck are UK stations calling races before they are called here?

I am following this on CNN the most conservative on calling states, but I'll be fecked if folks back in the UK know results before me!!

The BBC is about as conservative as it gets. But that called Pencil Van Nistelrooy ahead of CNN. Attempted to watch CNN but it hurt my brain.

Certainly a different way to doing elections than in the UK. Normally we don't get our first results in until 11pm our time. So a proper election party only starts after the pubs shut!

 

[Gazza]

Oh and BBC America has it at 103-34 Obama.

 

[Alex]

It's 81-39 atm

 

[lynchie]

I knew that, but why is it still relevant today and why do the bbc need an in depth analysis of the results?

I think it has something to do with actual results being announced in individual counties, which are being tallied up.

 

[WeWonItTwoTimes]

Dems pick up a senate seat in New Hampshire.

Dems have picked up 3 senate seats so far tonight. There are up to 54.

 

[McLovin]

It's 81-39 atm

Different figures on different stations.

 

[Dave89]

I think it has something to do with actual results being announced in individual counties, which are being tallied up.

Ah right. Thanks. It was the only State I've seen being broken down like this so I was just a bit confused.

 

[WeWonItTwoTimes]

Fox call PA for Obama. Arkansas for McCain. 103-45.

 

[esmufc07]

Alabama, Arkansas for McCain, 103 - 49.

 

[x42bn6]

McCain projected Alabama, no real surprise there.

 

[RK]

Why don't they just release information when everything's completed?

 

[lynchie]

BBC call Alabama for McCain as well, so 103-49

 

[lynchie]

Why don't they just release information when everything's completed?

Wouldn't be as much fun that way.

 

[M160RA]

PA is Obama's.

 

[RK]

Wouldn't be as much fun that way.

It'd be less tedious and less potentially incorrect though.

 

[Alex]

This thread is like a matchday thread hahaha

 

[RapidRed]

The BBC is about as conservative as it gets. But that called Pencil Van Nistelrooy ahead of CNN. Attempted to watch CNN but it hurt my brain.

Certainly a different way to doing elections than in the UK. Normally we don't get our first results in until 11pm our time. So a proper election party only starts after the pubs shut!

Yes its different here, but this one has been engrossing. I've been hooked on since the primaries.

Maybe after 4 years of living here, I'm turning yank

 

[Twisted_Woody]

This thread is like a matchday thread hahaha

That's what my gf said.

 

[DoctorEvil]

This thread is like a matchday thread hahaha

Yeah.

Sack McCain, sell Palin.

 

[lynchie]

It'd be less tedious and less potentially incorrect though.

I'm sure if you want to grab some sleep and just tune in when the result is announced, no one will force you to wake up.

 

[B Cantona]

It'd be less tedious and less potentially incorrect though.

Given so few states are actually retracted once they've been called, shows its a fair system to go off. Everyone knows the score, it isn't definate, but it's more than certain

Plus if we waited that long, I'd haveto go to bed before knowing the outcome!!!

 

[x42bn6]

This thread is like a matchday thread hahaha

All we need now is the anti-Nani brigade.

 

[Dave89]

Just wait 'til someone posts a false report of a McCain goal from a Palin cross!

 

[McLovin]

Yeah.

Sack McCain, sell Palin.

fecking hell Biden, learn to pass you cnut!

 

[x42bn6]

Just wait 'til someone posts a false report of a McCain goal from a Palin cross!

WUM

 

[lynchie]

it isn't definate, but it's more than certain

Eh??

 

[Dave89]

WUM

CUM

 

[RK]

I'm sure if you want to grab some sleep and just tune in when the result is announced, no one will force you to wake up.

But I don't like people knowing things before me

I shall heed your advice though, goodnight, and good luck Dems. Not too much luck though.

 

[x42bn6]

CUM

CUM?

 

[dumbo]

Obama!!!!

 

[McLovin]

Cracking bit of skill there.

 

[Dave89]

CUM?

No....

 

[M160RA]

Yeah.

Sack McCain, sell Palin.

Sack McCain, nail Palin.

 

[RapidRed]

yup CNN calls PA... the fat lady is clearing her throat

 

[ZIDANE]

What timeish will we know the result anyone?

 

[esmufc07]

Sarah Palin would get it.

 

[RK]

Just wait 'til someone posts a false report of a McCain goal from a Palin cross!

McCain just chipped the keeper!

I'll get my coat/dressing gown...

 

[x42bn6]

Sack McCain, nail Palin.

There's a clip of the movie actually floating around in cyberspace.

 

[dumbo]

Shit

feck

Mccain levels it.

 

[Dave89]

BBC say US networks are projecting Georgia for McCain.