McCain Picks Pawlenty

[Yelnoc]

Third Presidential Debate



October 15, 2008
The third presidential debate followed the same format as the first one and was held in Hempstead, New York’s Hofstra University.  The debate focused on domestic policy and the economy.  Both candidates made repeated reference to “Joe the Plumber” aka Joe Wurzelbacher.  Joe had spoken with Obama while he was campaigning in Ohio.  He claimed that Obama’s tax plan would make it difficult for him to expand his plumbing business and hire more employees.  A CBS poll of independent voters conducted immediately after the debate found that 49% thought that Obama had while 26% stood by McCain, meaning that Obama had swept all three debates.

[Yelnoc]

Colin Powell Endorses McCain



October 18, 2008
Today, John McCain received the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell.  Powell praised McCain for his experience and his moderating role in the Republican Party’s approach to the financial crisis.  He further applauded McCain for his “solid Vice Presidential pick” in Tim Pawlenty.  He noted that Barack Obama was a great speaker and inspirational figure but not what America needed at this time.




October 19, 2008
An RCP General Election Poll was released showing Obama still leading McCain 46.2 to 45.4.  Despite his stellar performance in the third debate, the controversy around Joe the Plumber has caused Obama’s number to continue to drop until he only leads .8.  Colin Powell’s endorsement has not yet registered in the polling average.  Thus, it can be expected that McCain will continue at least a moderate rise in polling next week, though whether that trend will hold is completely up in the air.

[Yelnoc]

October 26, 2008
An RCP General Election Poll was released showing Obama leading McCain 47.1 to 46.0.  The effect of Colin Powell’s endorsement seems to have already worn off as Obama climbs in the polls since last week’s average.  It would appear that a slim majority of Americans currently trust the Democrats more than they do the Republicans to handle the economy; that by far is the biggest factor in these polls.

[tmthforu94]

I like the format! Please continue.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

I like this.

[Yelnoc]

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[Yelnoc]

Obama Airs 30-Minute Television Ad



October 29, 2008
The Obama airs a 30-minute, prime time television ad on several networks.  Included at the end is a live broadcast.  The infomercial’s cost is estimated at between $3.5 and $5 million, displaying quite adequately that the Obama Campaign has more money left than they have time for television adverts.

[Yelnoc]

McCain Makes SNL Appearance

November 1, 2008
John McCain’s appearance on SNL’s most recent skit underscores his campaign’s financial troubles.  While Obama runs a multi-million infomercial, McCain is forced to resort to witty one-liners with the SNL cast.  Despite this, he kept a positive outlook on the election which would be held in the next 48 hours.  Luckily for McCain, many of the Republican state affiliates are picking up the slack when it comes to add campaigns.

[Yelnoc]

November 3, 2008
Real Clear Politics releases its final presidential polling average the day before the election.  It shows Obama leading McCain 48.9 to 47.1.  Both candidates have moved up their numbers from last week as independents finally make up their minds as to who they will vote for.  The margin is within 2 points, though whether the true effect of Obama’s infomercial has been felt is a big unknown.

[feeblepizza]

Great TL so far! I think McCain wins this time.

[Yelnoc]

Election Night


November 4, 2008
2008 Election will be broken down by times, with a map posted each hour. 

7:00
Kentucky is called for McCain while Vermont is called for Obama.  Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia are too close to call. 

[Yelnoc]

7:30
West Virginia is called for McCain.  Ohio is too close to call.

7:48
South Carolina is called for McCain

8:00
Oklahoma and Tennessee are called for McCain.  Connecticut, Delaware, D.C, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are called for Obama.  Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania are too close to call.

[tmthforu94]

Go McCain!

[feeblepizza]

Go McCain!

[California8429]

Go McCain!

[Yelnoc]

8:30
Arkansas is called for McCain while North Carolina is too close to call. 

8:40
Alabama is called for McCain.

8:48
Pennsylvania is called for Obama.

9:00
Kansas, Texas, and Wyoming are called for McCain.  Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin are called for Obama.  Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, and South Dakota are all too close to call.

[feeblepizza]

I really thought that T-Paw would help McCain carry Minnesota. He was at least moderately popular in 2008.

[Yelnoc]

I really thought that T-Paw would help McCain carry Minnesota. He was at least moderately popular in 2008.

Not enough to break the Blue (or, I suppose, red) firewall.  All is not lost, as you can see McCain's pick has really helped his chances.  For what it's worth, Obama barely stayed above 50% in Minnesota.

[feeblepizza]

I really thought that T-Paw would help McCain carry Minnesota. He was at least moderately popular in 2008.

Not enough to break the Blue (or, I suppose, red) firewall.  All is not lost, as you can see McCain's pick has really helped his chances.  For what it's worth, Obama barely stayed above 50% in Minnesota.

Reassuring, at least. Great timeline so far!

[Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey]

Yelnoc this is an awesome timeline!

[Yelnoc]

9:16
Georgia is called for McCain.

9:24
Louisiana is called for McCain.

9:32
New Mexico is called for Obama

9:46
Indiana is called for McCain

10:00
Mississippi and Utah are called for McCain.  Iowa and New Hampshire are called for Obama.  Montana and Nevada are too close to call.

[Yelnoc]

Thanks everybody!

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

The four "It's bad" voters are clearly HPs.

[Yelnoc]

10:35
South Dakota and Nebraska are called for McCain.

10:38
Arizona is called for McCain.

11:00
Idaho and North Dakota are called for McCain.  California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington are called for Obama.

[Yelnoc]

11:13
North Carolina is called for McCain.

11:20
Ohio is called for McCain.

11:34
Virginia is called for Obama.  Obama has now broken the 270 electoral vote threshold, allowing this election to be called for Obama.

11:45
Florida is called for McCain

11:50
Nevada is called for Obama

12:00
Montana is called for McCain.  Colorado is called for Obama.