2000 Timeline (COMPLETE)

[GLPman]

July 2008: As TIME magazine recognized in the beginning of the month, John Edwards' campaign was picking up momentum. The North Carolina Senator's recent rally in Detroit, where he discussed his plans for dealing with poverty, was largely successful. Although Edwards still remained behind Hutchison on the national level, many political analysts predicted that Edwards could catch up if his campaign maintained its strong momentum.

On July 7th, a suicide bomber, who was later connected with a strong Pakistani terrorist faction, drove a vehicle loaded with explosives into the front gates of the Indian embassy in Kabul. The attack resulted in over fifty deaths and one-hundred injuries. The suicide attack was the second serious attack Kabul had seen in a month, the most recent one being the assassination attempt on Afghan President Hamid Karzai. There was no doubt that Afghanistan's democracy was not well received by the Middle East, and many opponents saw the nation as an easy target now that US forces were gone.

The same day, the 34th G8 summit began in Tōyako, Japan. President Hutchison attended.

On July 12th, a small al-Qaeda force launched an attack on a US supply depot in Northern Pakistan. Four US troops were killed and nine were injured. Despite the attack, though, violence was at an all-time low in Pakistan. Small insurgencies continued, but most terrorist factions lacked proper supplies. The biggest struggle would be finding the proper way to restore order to the Pakistani people one US forces had left.

Speculation on possible VP selections for Edwards continued throughout the month. Many supporters envisioned a female VP candidate, while others believed that Edwards would focus on race instead of gender. At the end of the month, the Associated Press reported that Edwards had met with Barack Obama, Janet Napalitano, Joe Lieberman, and Jesse Jackson Jr throughout the course of several days. None of the candidates commented, but Edwards remarked on a CNN interview that he "was merely reviewing [his] options."

Who would Edwards choose?

August 2008: With the Democratic National Convention in Denver only three weeks away, Americans knew that the North Carolina Senator had to select his VP candidate soon. Edwards' campaign maintained strong momentum as he traveled from city to city. At a rally in San Francisco, Edwards explained his policy on Pakistan: "If I become your Commander-in-Chief, I will set a definitive timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Pakistan. We will reevaluate our war strategies and won't be wasteful." Responding to Edwards' comments, President Hutchison remarked, "Mr. Edwards' concept to withdraw troops from our front lines is not only a foolish one, but a cowardly one. It would be a shame if he ruined the progress we've made against our foes."

President Hutchison responds to Edwards' proposed policies

The final few pre-convention state polls were released on August 17th:

NEW HAMPSHIRE POLL - AUGUST 17 2008
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2008 Presidential Election?
Hutchison: 51.4%
Edwards: 46.7%
Other: 1.9%

WEST VIRGINIA POLL - AUGUST 17 2008
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2008 Presidential Election?
Hutchison: 54.3%
Edwards: 45.1%
Other: 0.6%

WISCONSIN POLL - AUGUST 17th 2008
Which presidential candidate will you support in the 2008 Presidential Election?
Edwards: 50.2%
Hutchison: 48.0%
Other: 1.8%

On August 22nd, John Edwards met a large crowd of supporters in Chicago. Americans across the nation were eager to see whom Edwards would select for his running mate. There, he announced he had chosen his running mate. "This man has fought tirelessly for Americans for many years. Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your hands together for the next Vice President of the United States: Jesse Jackson, Jr."

Democrats were quick to praise Edwards' selection. Although the two fought each other for the nomination throughout the Democratic primaries, many believed that the ticket unified the divide among Democrats. Jackson also secured the African-American vote, which would make the race more competitive. After Jackson made his speech, him and Edwards departed for Denver. For in three days, the Democratic National Convention would begin.

[SvenssonRS]

Let the record say I called it.

[Niemeyerite]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO jackson can't win.

[GLPman]

August 2008 (continued) On August 25th, the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver began. The convention was kicked off by keynote speaker Mark Warner of Virginia. Other notable speakers included Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Joe Biden. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Tom Daschle attended, as well. On the second day, the massive crowd greeted Representative Jackson as he made his way to the podium to deliver his nomination acceptance speech.

"Friends, our economy is exhausted, our troops are battered, and we are weary. Four years of Republican rule has driven us down this lonely, barren road. We've seen brighter days, America. Our future is not set in stone, however, for we now face a decision. We can choose four more years of dangerous and alienated policies, or we can reevaluate our priorities and decisions."

Jackson was the first African-American to be nominated for a ticket. The following day, Senator Edwards made his way out on to the exact same stage to address the convention's audience.

"I met a woman in Detroit last month who explained to me that her only wish was to overcome poverty. There are millions of Americans like this woman throughout the country, who struggle day to day, yet they are ignored. The White House and the President ignore their calls for help and instead fund wars that are too out of control to manage. Our economy is on the decline and yet our leadership looks outward instead of inward, to the people its meant to serve. If I am elected President, I will not ignore the people whom I will serve."

Edwards welcomes applause following his speech

Following the convention, Edwards and Jackson hit the campaign trail once again. Polls showed a spike of support for the Edwards/Jackson ticket, although the Hutchison/Gregg ticket was still in the lead.

NATIONWIDE POLL - AUGUST 31 2008
If the Presidential Election was held today, who would you for vote?
Hutchison/Gregg: 50.9%
Edwards/Jackson: 47.8%
Other: 1.3%

As the Democrats hit the campaign trail, the President and Vice President headed to St. Paul, Minnesota, where the Republican National Convention would be held.

[GLPman]

September 2008: After what had seemed like forever, there were only two months left until the 2008 Presidential election. September launched with the Republican National Convention, which began on September 1st. Notable speakers included Mitt Romney, Sam Brownback, Sarah Palin, and Marsha Blackburn. A video detailing the life of President McCain, who had died of a stroke only a little more than a year ago, was also shown prior to a speech delivered by Cindy McCain.

Cindy McCain prior to her speech

On the second day, Vice President Gregg greeted an electrified and roaring crowd as he walked on stage to deliver his speech to the convention.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, as I address you, our troops fight abroad to defend our liberties from those who wish to rid them from us. The United States has always been - and will continue to be - a global leader. But packaged with that title comes a list of responsibilities, such as maintaining world peace. The Democrats propose that our current strategy is incorrect and cloudy, yet let me ask you this: have we witnessed another terrorist attack on our soil in the past four years? Now that we combat our foes head on, instead of adopting cowardly foreign policies, we are safer at home." The following day, President Hutchison made her way out on stage. People throughout the crowd waved "Hutchison '08" flags and yelled in excitement as the President made her way to the podium.

"Mr. Edwards places little faith in our economy and quickly dismisses the progress we've made against our foes. Instead, he advocates for outrageous policies that would result in higher taxes. He claims an Edwards Administration would turn this country on a different path, on which I must agree with him - a disastrous and perilous path that would undoubtedly ruin this country. I stand here before you, pushing for the exact same policies as I did four years ago with John McCain. And these four years, I think we can all agree, have proved to be more successful than those of the Democrats."

Following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, the President hit the campaign trail once more. Gallup released another poll that showed Hutchison was now well ahead of Edwards nationally.

NATIONWIDE POLL - SEPT 9 2008
If the Presidential Election was held today, who would you for vote?
Hutchison/Gregg: 52.4%
Edwards/Jackson: 46.1%
Other: 1.5%

Hutchison's lead would be tested almost immediately, however. On September 15th, Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and the global economy begins a free fall. The hit to the economy also proved to a be strong hit to President Hutchison's campaign. The President had largely dismissed the possibility of a future recession, but now it was clearly that the opposite was the case.

The Democrats, who rallied behind Senate Majority Leader Joe Biden, were quick to criticize the President's economic strategies. Suddenly, John Edwards' policies were more appealing than President Hutchison's to many people. Furthermore, as Democrats argued, the country had already experience President Hutchison's economic policies, but not those of Edwards. Republicans echoed this sentiment, explaining that Edwards' policies would be disastrous. The gap between Edwards and Hutchison began to close and more independents began flocking to Edwards. But, in no way, was the election decided yet.

Democrats rallied behind Senate Majority Leader Joe Biden

At the end of the month, Gallup released a "No Tossup States" map:

On September 28th, the first Presidential debate was held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. The debate covered a large host of topics, including the economy and national security. Edwards asserted that Hutchison's policies were misleading and ineffective, while the President cited her policies were responsible for the success in the Middle East and her economic policies weren't responsible for the economy's collapse. Despite Edwards' constant attacks, viewers gave a narrow edge to President Hutchison.

Edwards during the debate

NATIONWIDE POLL
Who do you believe won the Presidential Debate?
Hutchison: 52.1%
Edwards: 47.9%

As the month came to a close, polls showed that Hutchison maintained a small lead over Edwards. The economy was still in shambles and was now the central issue of the 2008 election. Nobody was prepared for what would take place in October, though.

[Lord Byron]

I am prepared for October...the skeletons in Edwards's closet come tumbling out, and Hutchinson wins in a landslide.

Knowing you, though, something else (or in addition to the above) might be planned, also. 

She seems like the better president, IMO.

[Niemeyerite]

IMO, Edwards will finally win Virginia, North Carolina and Iowa and will win by a narrow margin.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

IMO, Edwards will finally win Virginia, North Carolina and Iowa and will win by a narrow margin.

With all the skeletons in his closet?

Of course, this may be a totally different story if it is never discovered....

[Historico]

Awesome...Things are going to get really spicey in October, and I will be suprised if Edwards can make a come back...Keep it comming GLP...

BTW you gotta work this picture in somehow lol

[GLPman]

October 2008: Only one month was left until the highly-anticipated 2008 presidential election. Polls showed that Hutchison still maintained lead over Edwards, but the President's lead was now the smallest it had been throughout the campaign season. Edwards began a campaign tour through the Southeast, including his home state of North Carolina, which polls showed he was quite popular in. On October 2nd, the Vice Presidential Debate was held at Washington University in St. Louis, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Throughout the debate, Jesse Jackson Jr. attacked Vice President Gregg, accusing the Vice President of failing to comprehend the seriousness of the economy's struggles. Gregg, on the other hand, asserted that the policies that Edwards and Jackson advocated for would further damage the economy, such as increased taxes. Polls showed that viewers felt that Jackson bested Gregg in the debate.

Vice President Gregg during the VP debate

NATIONWIDE POLL
Who do you believe won the Vice Presidential debate?
Jackson: 57.4%
Gregg: 42.6%

Gregg's defeat among viewers served as a blow to the Hutchison/Gregg re-election campaign. Many independent were already flocking to Edwards because they believed his economic policies were superior to the President's. President Hutchison's advisors explained to her that if she wished to maintain her lead, she would have to convince voters that Edwards' policies were dangerous and irrational. Unfortunately, the President's plans backfired. During a speech on the campaign trail in Virginia on October 10th, the President explained, "The fundamentals of our economy are strong. This country has seen difficult economic times and has endured them. I know many of you feel vulnerable, but I assure you that my administration is doing everything it can to protect you and get the economy back on track." The President was quickly criticized by Democrats, who argued taht the President was ignoring the huge job losses and faltering economy. The President's approval rating sank as a result, as did her lead over Edwards.

President Hutchison's economic speech

NATIONWIDE POLL
Do you approve of President Hutchison?
Yes: 51%
No: 49%

On October 12th, days after the financial crisis because to take its toll on Iceland, Hungary, and other countries, President Hutchison signed the Economic System Bailout Act, which created a $500 billion treasury fund for the purpose of buying bank assets. Far Right Republicans criticzied the bill, as did Libertarians, such as Ron Paul. The majority of Republicans and Democrats supported the bill, although several Democrats, including John Edwards, said that the bill was "too sloppy and not well thought out."

Despite the passing of the Economic System Bailout Act, voters still showed more support for Edwards' economic policies over the Presidents.

NATIONWIDE POLL
Do you support John Edwards' economic policies or President Hutchison's economic policies?
Edwards: 62%
Hutchison: 38%

On October 24th, news outlets across the nation began to report the possibility that Edwards had been involved in an extramarital affair with a woman named Rielle Hunter, who was an aide of his. Edwards quickly denied any involvement with Hunter and dismissed the claims as "absurd and offensive." The media continued to investigate into Edwards' life, however, and it was discovered on October 27th that Edwards may have even fathered a child out of wedlock with Hunter. Edwards continued to deny the  claims and asked the media to leave his family alone. Rielle Hunter refused to speak to the media, claiming she "didn't want any trouble." Voters were suddenly reminded of the Clinton-Lewinsky Affair. The media continued to investigate and press Hunter for an interview, but she refused to comply.

By the time October ended, the election had practically begun. Voters found themselves forcing to make a choice between economic policies and character. Which one would prevail? Would the Republicans lose the White House due to President Hutchison's unpopular economic policies? Or would the rumors and accusations surrounding Edwards cost him both his reputation and the election? America was about to find out.

[Historico]

And thus Huntergate has begun...This should be a very interesting electoral result...Keep it comming

[GLPman]

November 2008:

Election Night 2008: Pre-7:00pm EST
"Welcome to Election Night 2008! After a very eventful primary and campaign season, election night has finally arrived. Tonight, voters will choose whether to re-elect President Hutchison or Democrat John Edwards. As we've been saying here for the past two weeks, this election is going to be extremely intriguing due to the events of the past month. The President's economic policies remain unpopular, but there are also rumors that Democratic candidate John Edwards cheated on his cancer-ridden wife and may have even fathered a child out of wedlock. I can't recall an election thats ever been this bizarre.

President Kay Bailey Hutchison

North Carolina Senator John Edwards

If we look at our map, as we will be throughout the night, we see that a GRAY STATE indicates that a state has not been called yet; a GREEN STATE indicates that a state is too close to call; a RED STATE indicates a state called for the Democrats; and a BLUE STATE indicates a state called for the Republicans. 270 electoral votes are required to win. We will also be reviewing Senate election results throughout the night, as well. We will be right back in just a few minutes."

Election Night 2008: 7:00pm EST

"Welcome back, folks. Polls have now closed in the first group of states. Our night has finally begun. At this time, we can project that Indiana, Kentucky, and South Carolina will go to President Hutchison. Vermont will go to John Edwards. Georgia and Virginia are still too close to call.

Indiana
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Kentucky
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

South Carolina

President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Vermont

Senator John Edwards

Senator John Edwards - 3
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 27

Election Night 2008 - 7:30pm EST

"Okay, we're back. Polls have just closed in both Ohio and West Virginia. At this time, we are placing both states in the "too close to call" category. Ohio is one of the most competitive battleground states, as well all know, so it will most likely be a while before we're ready to make a projection for the Buckeye State. West Virginia has voted Republican for the past two elections - it voted for Bush in 2000 and McCain in 2004. This year, however, Senator Edwards was quite popular among West Virginian voters compared other Democratic candidates. Once again, both Ohio and West Virginia are too close to call."

VIRGINIA - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
29% precincts reporting
Hutchison: 52.1%
Edwards: 47.0%
Other: 0.9%

Election Night 2008 - 7:42pm EST

"We are now ready to make another projection: Georgia will go to President Hutchison. This is not much of a surprise. The states' 15 electoral votes will be added to President Hutchison's 27 votes, giving her a total of 42.

Georgia
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

The President...what? Alright. Well, folks, I'm now receiving news that we are actually ready to call West Virginia, as well. West Virginia will go to President Hutchison. Wow, that was quick. West Virginia will go Republican once again. This may be a bad sign for Senator Edwards. Stay tuned, we'll be right back with the states that close at 8:00.

West Virginia
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Senator John Edwards - 3
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 47

[SvenssonRS]

Edwards is already getting thumped in results. I don't see him winning after that last minute affair issue.

[GLPman]

November 2008 (continued)

Election Night 2008 - 8:00pm EST

"Welcome back! If you are just joining us, polls in several states have just closed and we will soon be making several projections. President Hutchison currently leads Senator Edwards in electoral votes, with a total of 47 to 3. Jim, what can we expect within the next hour?"
"Rob, first I think you're going to see the Northeastern states go for Senator Edwards. It's tough to see which way New Hampshire will go, even though its the home state of Vice President Gregg. My guess is that we will be placing many states in the 'too close to call' category because, simply put, I predict this will be a close election."
"Thank you, Jim. It certainly has been interesting to watch so far. Okay, at this time we are ready to make several projections. We can project that Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee will go to President Hutchison. Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts will go to Senator Edwards. The following states, on the other hand, are too close to call: Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania."

Alabama
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Mississippi
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Oklahoma
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Tennessee
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Delaware
Senator John Edwards

District of Columbia
Senator John Edwards

Illinois
Senator John Edwards

Maine
Senator John Edwards

Maryland
Senator John Edwards

Massachusetts
Senator John Edwards

CONNECTICUT - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
18% precincts reporting
Hutchison 51.1%
Edwards: 47.5%
Other: 1.4%

Senator John Edwards - 56
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 80

Election Night 2008 - 8:30pm EST

"Okay, we're watching several states very closely, including Connecticut, which oddly enough seems to quite close right now. At this time, polls have closed in Arkansas and North Carolina, the latter of the two being the home state of Senator Edwards. North Carolina is too close to call, but we project that Arkansas will go to President Hutchison."

Arkansas
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

OHIO - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
45% precincts reporting
Edwards: 49.9%
Hutchison: 48.9%
Other: 1.2%

Election Night 2008 - 8:52pm EST

"Hold that thought, Tom, because I've just been told that we can now safely project that New Jersey and Virginia will go to Senator Edwards and President Hutchison respectively. Wow, this is big news. After much speculation that the North Carolina Senator may be able to peel Virginia away from the Republicans, we now discover that Virginia has indeed voted Republican once again."

New Jersey
Senator John Edwards

Virginia
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Senator John Edwards - 71
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 99

[GLPman]

November 2008 (continued)

Election Night 2008 - 8:56pm EST

"We're back four minutes before nine-o-clock with another project. At this time, with most precincts reporting, we project that Florida will go to President Hutchison. The I-4 corridor has voted overwhelmingly for the President, along with Northern Florida and the Panhandle. Once again, Florida's 27 votes will go to the President."

Florida
President Hutchison

Election Night 2008 - 9:01pm EST

"Voting stations have finally closed in some of the Midwestern states and we're about to bring you several projections. Currently, President Hutchison leads Senator Edwards with her 126 electoral votes to his 71 electoral votes. Several states are still too close to call. Now, we can project that Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming will go to President Hutchison. Senator Edwards will pick up New York and Rhode Island. Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Wisconsin are too close to call."

Kansas
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Louisiana
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Nebraska (state)
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

South Dakota
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Texas
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Wyoming
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

New York
Senator John Edwards

Rhode Island
Senator John Edwards

Senator John Edwards - 106
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 186

Election Night 2008 - 9:15pm EST

"We have three very big projections right now at 9:15. First, we project that Connecticut and Michigan will go to Senator Edwards. With 95% of its precincts reporting, it appears that Connecticut will narrowly go to Senator Edwards. Edwards will also carry Michigan, will is not surprising considering the popularity of his economic policies in the state. Perhaps our biggest projection of the night, though, is that Ohio will go to President Hutchison. As we all know, whoever wins Ohio usually wins the election. Daschle won in against Bush in 2000 and McCain won it against Daschle in 2004. We'll see how this pans out. But, for now, there you have it: Edwards takes Connecticut and Michigan; President Hutchison takes Ohio."

Connecticut
Senator John Edwards

Michigan
Senator John Edwards

Ohio
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

OHIO - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
92% precincts reporting
Hutchison: 51.4%
Edwards: 46.9%
Other: 1.7%

Election Night 2008 - 9:23pm EST

"We now project that Missouri will go to President Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Missouri
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Let's also take a look at Minnesota and Wisconsin:

MINNESOTA - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
28% precincts reporting
Edwards: 52.0%
Hutchison: 47.1%
Other: 0.9%

WISCONSIN - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
20% precinct reporting
Edwards: 49.6%
Hutchison: 47.1%
Other: 3.3%

Election Night 2008 - 9:49pm EST

"We have four big projections right now. We can project that Arizona and Colorado will go to President Hutchison. Senator Edwards, on the other hand, will take Pennsylvania and Minnesota."

Arizona
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Colorado
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Minnesota
Senator John Edwards

Pennsylvania
Senator John Edwrards

We're still waiting on New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. We also have the West Coast states, along with Iowa, coming up in ten minutes. Stay tuned, we'll be right back."

[
Senator John Edwards - 161
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 236

[SvenssonRS]

I really don't see Edwards winning at this point. It's nearly statistically impossible, unless he takes the rest of the swing states by some miracle.

[Dancing with Myself]

I really don't see Edwards winning at this point. It's nearly statistically impossible, unless he takes the rest of the swing states by some miracle.

Well, NC is still not declared. If he wins NC that will be some kind of Victory, but he is aiming for  a loss.

[California8429]

Go Hutchison!

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I really don't see Edwards winning at this point. It's nearly statistically impossible, unless he takes the rest of the swing states by some miracle.

Well, NC is still not declared. If he wins NC that will be some kind of Victory, but he is aiming for  a loss.

Yeah, this election is pretty much over. There's no way that Hutchison will lose Alaska, Utah, Idaho, Montana, or North Dakota, and if you add those states' Electoral Votes to Hutchison's current Electoral Vote total, they will put her at 254, 16 EVs away from winning. I believe she'll pick them up in New Hampshire, Iowa, and Nevada (exactly 16), which means she'll win regardless of who wins North Carolina.

[redcommander]

I don't even see Edwards doing that well in the Northeast. He wouldn't hold Pennsylvania probably even with his policies on the economy, and New Hampshire should go to Hutchison comfortably at least.

[GLPman]

I think that North Carolina should have already been called for Hutchinson. Edwards and North Carolina is kind of like Gore and Tennessee... the only thing they have in common with the state is that they are citizens of the state and political leaders from the state.

Except that in this TL, Edwards serves in the Senate from 1999 through 2008, unlike OTL. It's not at all like Gore and Tennessee. Furthermore, as I mentioned throughout various posts leading up the election, Edwards is well-liked in North Carolina and campaigned quite heavily there. The election isn't over yet, nor has North Carolina been called, so don't jump to any conclusions.

[sentinel]

If Edwards wins California and Hawaii (very likely) and Hutchinson wins Alaska, Utah, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota (very likely) then it will be 251 for Hutchinson and 219 for Edwards with 68 votes undecided.

Edwards would have to win 51 of the remaining 64 electoral votes. He would have to win North Carolina. Without North Carolina he will not win.

Hutchinson would have to win  of the remaining 19 electoral votes. She could win in a scenario with just North Carolina and New Hampshire, however; say Oregon, Washington and New Mexico go for Edwards (likely) and then New Hampshire, Nevada and Iowa go for Hutchinson, the race would still be focused on North Carolina.

[redcommander]

The race won't turn out close. Americans won't make a man who cheated on his cancer stricken wife president.

[Bo]

If I had to guess, I'd say Hutchison narrowly wins. This TL is just amazing--very detailed and interesting. I like it a lot. Please continue.

[GLPman]

November 2008 (continued)

Election Night 2008 - 9:55pm EST

"We have another projection at five minutes before the hour. We project that New Hampshire, the home state of Vice President Judd Gregg, will go to President Hutchison. Once again, New Hampshire will go President Hutchison."

New Hampshire
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Election Night 2008 - 10:00pm EST

"It's 10:00 here on the East Coast, meaning the voting booths have just closed in several states. We have a few projections lined up right now, none of which are a surprise. Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah will go to President Hutchison. We are currently labeling Nevada and Iowa as too close to call. President Hutchison now has 255 electoral votes. The President only needs 15 more votes to be re-elected. The question we're all wondering is will Senator Edwards be able to stage a comeback?"

Idaho
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Montana
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

North Dakota
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Utah
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

WISCONSIN - ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS
65% precincts reporting
Edwards: 51.4%
Hutchison: 47.0%
Other: 1.6%

Senator John Edwards - 161
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 255

Election Night 2008 - 10:36pm EST

"We can now project that Wisconsin will go to Senator John Edwards. This is the first time since 1996 that Wisconsin has voted Democratic. We are still waiting on Nevada, Iowa, and North Carolina. North Carolina is proving to be an extremely close race. Hopefully we will receive results soon. Stay tuned, we'll be right back."

Wisconsin
Senator John Edwards

Election Night 2008 - 11:01pm EST

"Alright, we're back at 11:00pm East Coast time and we have several big projections to make. California, Hawaii, and Washington will all go to Senator John Edwards. Oregon at this time is too close to call. The addition of these states to the Democrats brings Senator Edwards' vote count up to 241, only 14 votes behind President Hutchison. This race is getting much closer."

California
Senator John Edwards

Hawaii
Senator John Edwards

Washington
Senator John Edwards

Senator John Edwards - 241
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 255

Election Night 2008 - 11:12pm EST

"We're receiving news that Nevada will go to President Hutchison. Once again: Nevada will go to President Hutchison. This brings the President's EV count up to 260. The President now only needs 10 votes to secure re-election."

Nevada
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

Election Night 2008 - 11:48pm EST

"We can now project that Oregon will go Senator Edwards. Oregon's seven electoral votes bring Senator Edwards' count to 248. We are still waiting on Iowa, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Vote stations also close in Alaska at 12:00."

Oregon
Senator John Edwards

Senator John Edwards - 248
President Kay Bailey Hutchison - 260

Election Night 2008 - 11:56pm EST

"We finally are receiving news from North Carolina. This is a big projection. The race in North Carolina has been close all night. If Senator Edwards wins the state, he will not only win his home state, but he will also only need seven more votes to defeat President Hutchison, which is the closest he will have been all night. If President Hutchison wins, she will be re-elected as President. Okay, we are now ready to project North Carolina. Well, folks, it looks like North Carolina has gone to President Hutchison!

North Carolina
President Kay Bailey Hutchison

President Kay Bailey Hutchison has surpassed the necessary 270 electoral votes and thus defeated Senator Edwards.

President Kay Bailey Hutchison is re-elected!

Final 2008 election map:

Senator John Edwards / Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. - 248
President Kay Bailey Hutchison / Vice President Judd Gregg - 290