tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367345806439317913.post4608908607175638714..comments2023-03-24T15:18:51.882-07:00Comments on David's 2008 Election Contest (Now with Incorporated 2012 Contest): Emil's Prediction - Upset AlertDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16757479339501856072noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367345806439317913.post-51527152960270756372008-11-03T16:41:00.000-08:002008-11-03T16:41:00.000-08:00My prediction is that a rich guy will become Presi...My prediction is that a rich guy will become President.Stroblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441538606766359790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367345806439317913.post-36924223325669724732008-11-03T13:01:00.000-08:002008-11-03T13:01:00.000-08:00Smart money is still on Obama, no doubt about that...Smart money is still on Obama, no doubt about that. It really has to be the political equivalent of a wild card team winning three games on the road, in inhospitable conditions, against pro-bowl and hall of fame QBs and then going up against a team that has been perfect all year and then somehow squeaking out a win. Not saying it's gonna happen, but...EThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461224880409052591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367345806439317913.post-19001099682685615532008-11-03T12:41:00.000-08:002008-11-03T12:41:00.000-08:00I like all the gambling rhetoric out there regardi...I like all the gambling rhetoric out there regarding McCain on the part of those supporting him. Everytime I hear one of those gambling comparisons, I hear Kenny "Wood makes it good" Rogers singing "The Gambler" in my head, so that's at least one positive McCain association I have coming out of this election (that and the sweet sweet taste of wood smoked chicken . . . Mmm, mmm, mmm). <BR/><BR/>At least you're realistic that this doesn't have a good shot of happening. Basically, McCain needs every single state that is close in the polls to swing his way, plus some that aren't. This in a year when the wave is more likely to go in the other direction a la 2006. I'll hope you're wrong and I'm right and try to keep the nightmares at bay for another night that you might be onto something here.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757479339501856072noreply@blogger.com