Election Night 2004 - VGF

Link47 · 10-30-2004, 06:47 PM

Here's the topic to discuss the election night. During the night I will be updating the header with my own electoral map as I hear who has won what state. I will also be keeping a running total of electoral votes.

Nick · 10-30-2004, 07:13 PM

Anyone interested in making early predictions should check out the election map at the LA Times page.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...home-utilities

Anyone want to bet on which state marrs up the election process in the worst possible way to take "Dumbest state in the union" title from Florida? While Florida is showing itself as a champion that could repeat, I think Ohio might make a decent run at it.

**S1x** · 10-31-2004, 05:55 AM

For whatever reason, I don't feel like making a topic of my own, so...

http://www.angelfire.com/on4/superb1x/TPMC59.html
My take on this whole presidential battle. I made it around two weeks ago.

Origin of Entria

**NintendoNut** · 10-31-2004, 06:54 AM

^ Brilliant.

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-31-2004, 10:01 PM

It would be so awesome if that map stayed exactly like it is now.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Link47 · 10-31-2004, 10:28 PM

^And noone got any votes?

imported_Andrew · 10-31-2004, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lurch1982:
I think Ohio might make a decent run at it.

I resent that.

[ October 31, 2004, 09:46 PM: Message edited by: ShyGuy727: Cake Eater ]

Nick · 10-31-2004, 11:05 PM

Not my fault that your sec. of state is being accused of massive misconduct BEFORE the election.

***CaptHayfever*** · 11-01-2004, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Link47:
^And noone got any votes?

No, just Bush & Kerry didn't get any votes.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**NintendoNut** · 11-01-2004, 12:50 PM

Cool map, L47. What do the numbers in each state mean?

***CaptHayfever*** · 11-01-2004, 12:52 PM

That's how many electorals each state has.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

ZIPPYDIPPY19 · 11-01-2004, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShyGuy727: Cake Eater:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Lurch1982:
I think Ohio might make a decent run at it.

I resent that. </font>[/quote]Why? Ohio is supposed to muck it all up, I'm not complaining. Personally I think it'll be funny.

Link47 · 11-01-2004, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nintelligence Ell:
Cool map, L47. What do the numbers in each state mean?

For you Europeans and ignorant americans, let me explain. The numbers in each state are how many electoral votes that state has. Electoral votes are determined by number of senators plus number of represenatives. So Delaware has 2 senators and 1 representative (since representatives are based on population), so we have 3 electoral votes. California, on the other hand, has 2 senators, and 53 representatives, so they have 55 electoral votes. Whichever candidate gets the most votes in a state, wins that state and gets all those electoral votes. First candidate to get 270 wins. If neither candidate gets 270, then the election is thrown into the House of Representatives.

A few side notes to the electoral college. Colorado has an ammendment on the ballot to split electoral votes, which will count for this election if it passes. So Bush could get 5 electoral votes, and Kerry 4 (Colorado has 9 votes). Nebraska and Maine divide their votes by the overal winning candidate gets a couple votes, and then whoever wins each district gets a vote. So far, Nebraska and Maine have yet to split their votes.

Another side note to the electoral college is that it the past, electors could vote for whoever they wanted. Now, there are laws in about 35 states that require electors to vote for the winner of their state. This kind of defeats the safeguard of the electoral college, but that's just my opinion.

Koga · 11-01-2004, 05:36 PM

So there are more people in Rhode Island than say, Montana or Wyoming?

Princess Zelda of Hyrule · 11-01-2004, 05:37 PM

My state is crazy.

***CaptHayfever*** · 11-01-2004, 05:49 PM

^^Yep. In fact, I think Montana & Wyoming are the two least populated states in the country.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Koga · 11-01-2004, 07:08 PM

That's pretty amazing seeing as how small Rhode Island is. It's even smaller than my country (I think only RI and DC qualify for that).

ocarinagirl · 11-01-2004, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Koga:
So there are more people in Rhode Island than say, Montana or Wyoming?

Yes. Western, land-locked states tend to be VERY sparsely populated. You can literally drive for miles and not see any form of civilization. o_O

Sim Kid · 11-01-2004, 07:39 PM

Wyoming's so sparsley populated because it's so windy (especially in the centre). One week there in the fall and you will not be complaining about how windy it is where you live unless you see a twister or hurricane closing in on you.

Out of curiosity, what country do you live in Koga?

And Link47, you said that Colorado has 9 electoral votes, but how come your map says it has 8?

[ November 01, 2004, 06:41 PM: Message edited by: Thowachairatmi ]

Link47 · 11-01-2004, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thowachairatmi:
And Link47, you said that Colorado has 9 electoral votes, but how come your map says it has 8?

Oh rubbish. That map is for 2000. I'll photoshop it for this years numbers later tonight.

And Rhode Island has so many people because it is one of the original colonies, and it's on the coast. Wyoming on the other hand, is all empty farmland, with nothing but cows. There are some roads in Wyoming that are so empty there are no speed limits.

10-30-2004, 06:47 PM	#1
Link47 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: USA Posts: 8,377 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 20,999.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 21,499.00 Donate	Here's the topic to discuss the election night. During the night I will be updating the header with my own electoral map as I hear who has won what state. I will also be keeping a running total of electoral votes.

10-30-2004, 07:13 PM	#2
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 10,094.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,594.00 Donate	Anyone interested in making early predictions should check out the election map at the LA Times page. http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...home-utilities Anyone want to bet on which state marrs up the election process in the worst possible way to take "Dumbest state in the union" title from Florida? While Florida is showing itself as a champion that could repeat, I think Ohio might make a decent run at it.

10-31-2004, 05:55 AM	#3
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10-31-2004, 06:54 AM	#4
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,220 Thanks: 63 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts Points: 42,379.19 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 42,379.19 Donate	^ Brilliant.

10-31-2004, 10:01 PM	#5
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,069 Thanks: 145 Thanked 694 Times in 447 Posts Points: 101,520.98 Bank: 772.99 Total Points: 102,293.96 Donate	It would be so awesome if that map stayed exactly like it is now. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

10-31-2004, 10:28 PM	#6
Link47 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: USA Posts: 8,377 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 20,999.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 21,499.00 Donate	^And noone got any votes?

10-31-2004, 11:05 PM	#8
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 10,094.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,594.00 Donate	Not my fault that your sec. of state is being accused of massive misconduct BEFORE the election.

11-01-2004, 12:50 PM	#10
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,220 Thanks: 63 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts Points: 42,379.19 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 42,379.19 Donate	Cool map, L47. What do the numbers in each state mean?

11-01-2004, 12:52 PM	#11
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,069 Thanks: 145 Thanked 694 Times in 447 Posts Points: 101,520.98 Bank: 772.99 Total Points: 102,293.96 Donate	That's how many electorals each state has. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

11-01-2004, 05:36 PM	#14
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,094 Thanks: 105 Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts Points: 103,264.41 Bank: 17,404.33 Total Points: 120,668.74 Donate	So there are more people in Rhode Island than say, Montana or Wyoming?

11-01-2004, 05:37 PM	#15
Princess Zelda of Hyrule Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hyrule Castle Gender: Posts: 6,128 Thanks: 35 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Points: 6,016.36 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 6,516.36 Donate	My state is crazy.

11-01-2004, 05:49 PM	#16
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,069 Thanks: 145 Thanked 694 Times in 447 Posts Points: 101,520.98 Bank: 772.99 Total Points: 102,293.96 Donate	^^Yep. In fact, I think Montana & Wyoming are the two least populated states in the country. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

11-01-2004, 07:08 PM	#17
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,094 Thanks: 105 Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts Points: 103,264.41 Bank: 17,404.33 Total Points: 120,668.74 Donate	That's pretty amazing seeing as how small Rhode Island is. It's even smaller than my country (I think only RI and DC qualify for that).

11-01-2004, 07:39 PM	#19
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 6,869 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 29 Posts Points: 31,178.04 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 31,678.04 Donate	Wyoming's so sparsley populated because it's so windy (especially in the centre). One week there in the fall and you will not be complaining about how windy it is where you live unless you see a twister or hurricane closing in on you. Out of curiosity, what country do you live in Koga? And Link47, you said that Colorado has 9 electoral votes, but how come your map says it has 8? [ November 01, 2004, 06:41 PM: Message edited by: Thowachairatmi ]