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spooky3

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4. Politico, Chris Cillizza, et al., had a fundamental lack of understanding of the electoral college
Sat Dec 1, 2012, 11:31 AM
Dec 2012

Mittens had big leads in Southern states, so that in the national polls, he appeared to be "neck-and-neck" with Obama. But being ahead 60-40% in a state with 15 electoral votes, for example, doesn't offset being behind 50.5-49.5% in several others with a total of 40 electoral votes.

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you heaven05 Dec 2012 #1
that's the thing about that kool-aid byers was drinking SemperEadem Dec 2012 #2
What "neck and neck"? Bette Noir Dec 2012 #3
Politico, Chris Cillizza, et al., had a fundamental lack of understanding of the electoral college spooky3 Dec 2012 #4
Bravo Nate! SoapBox Dec 2012 #5
Mitt's Pollsters were unable to measure the 47%! bucolic_frolic Dec 2012 #6
Greed Apache Crew Chief 65 Dec 2012 #7
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