2010 Gubernatorial Predictions

[Dave Leip]

I'm in the process of creating the 2010 US Gubernatorial Predictions.  There will be a new feature in the script:
1. inclusion of a column showing the current status of each contest on the page where you choose your predictions (such as: Open Republican Seat, Democratic Incumbent running for reelection).  This significantly helps with those states in which the office has changed hands since the previous election (e.g. Arizona now has a Republican incumbent instead of a Democratic one).

what other suggestions do you have?

Thanks,
Dave

[Devilman88]

Instead of having just toss-up/lean/strong, you could have toss-up/slight/lean/strong.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

It looks good so far.  I like the way you consolidated the keys as well.

[PASOK Leader Hashemite]

It looks good so far.  I like the way you consolidated the keys as well.

Wha? Are the predictions up yet?

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

It looks good so far.  I like the way you consolidated the keys as well.

Wha? Are the predictions up yet?

The URL works - change "2009" to "2010", but you can't enter predictions yet.  I already tried.

[Dave Leip]

I've opened up the Gubernatorial Predictions - please feel free to try them out and let me know if you find any issues.
Thanks,
Dave

[PASOK Leader Hashemite]

Np prediction history?

[Dave Leip]

Yes, there is prediction history - but remember that you only get one per day. (so you need to wait another 1hr and 2 min)

[Senator Ben]

Once again, Dave, you're awesome

[Padfoot]

Loving the new features Dave.  This feature is great as always

[RIP Robert H Bork]

Looking good so far, both the governors and Senate. Although you do need to fix this:

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Also it would be nice if you could add a preview function.

[Dave Leip]

Thanks - I have updated the login script -
what do you mean about a "preview" function?  you already get a preview of your prediction prior to submitting.

Dave

[Ronnie]

Also, can you make it so we can access our 2010 senatorial and gubernatorial predictions from our forum profile?

[Jayhawker]

Thanks - I have updated the login script -
what do you mean about a "preview" function?  you already get a preview of your prediction prior to submitting.

Dave

Like, when you use the Electoral College Calculator, you can see at the bottom what the map will look like. That comes in handy, because if you make a mistake, you'll be able to easily fix it. However, as it currently is, if you make a big mistake and go back to fix it, you have to start over.

[Holmes]

Seems a little premature to be making predictions, but here you go.

So Hashemite and I are the only ones who think Peter Mills can win so far, hm?

[Jayhawker]

Seems a little premature to be making predictions, but here you go.

So Hashemite and I are the only ones who think Peter Mills can win so far, hm?

I'll have to wait for some more polling to come out. But I think it can be done, given the right political climate.

[Holmes]

Peter Mills winning next year has nothing to do with climate. Maine is pretty disconnected to the country's popular opinion most of the time. Peter Mills could've won in 2006 had he not barely lost to some guy with a sexual innuendo as a surname.

[Dave Leip]

Also, can you make it so we can access our 2010 senatorial and gubernatorial predictions from our forum profile?

Hi,
I've added these icons to the standard profile pages.  Note, if you turn on your ultimate profile page, you'll get a much larger, more detailed table of your predictions (among other Atlas features).

Enjoy,
Dave

[JohnnyLongtorso]

Seems a little premature to be making predictions, but here you go.

So Hashemite and I are the only ones who think Peter Mills can win so far, hm?

Polling out of Maine has showed it tied so far, with high undecideds. There's also the possibility of a strong Independent running, so who knows what might happen. Plus Mills has to get out of the primary, and even in Maine that's not assured, considering how liberal he is on some issues (like, say, gay marriage). He's definitely the candidate they should nominate if they want to win, though.