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red states rule
10-09-2012, 11:19 AM
So says a Univ of Co study which has never been wrong





Bickers – Berry model has Romney beating Obama 53.3% to 46.7 % and by electoral vote 330 to 208.
University of Colorado study, the Bickers and Berry model, by political science professors Kenneth Bickers of CU-Boulder and Michael Berry of CU Denver still has Mitt Romney defeating Barack Obama 330 electoral college votes to 208. The model is based upon state level economic data and the analysis of analysis of unemployment and per-capita income.

The economic indicators point to a Romney victory in 2012. According to accounts, this model has been correct within 20 or so electoral votes since 1980.
An update to an election forecasting model announced by two University of Colorado professors in August continues to project that Mitt Romney will win the 2012 presidential election.

According to their updated analysis, Romney is projected to receive 330 of the total 538 Electoral College votes. President Barack Obama is expected to receive 208 votes — down five votes from their initial prediction — and short of the 270 needed to win.

The Bickers and Berry model includes both state and national unemployment figures as well as changes in real per capita income, among other factors. The new analysis includes unemployment rates from August rather than May, and changes in per capita income from the end of June rather than March. It is the last update they will release before the election.

Of the 13 battleground states identified in the model, the only one to change in the update was New Mexico — now seen as a narrow victory for Romney. The model foresees Romney carrying New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia, Iowa, New Hampshire, Colorado, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida. Obama is predicted to win Michigan and Nevada.

In Colorado, which Obama won in 2008, the model predicts that Romney will receive 53.3 percent of the vote to Obama’s 46.7 percent, with only the two major parties considered.


http://scaredmonkeys.com/2012/10/08/updated-university-of-colorado-study-updated-election-forecasting-model-still-points-to-romney-win-in-2012-electoral-presidential-election-2/

Thunderknuckles
10-09-2012, 11:40 AM
Interesting model they have. What I'd really be interested in seeing is their theoretical electoral results compared to actual for the last 8 elections to get a sense of just how accurate they have been.

Mr. P
10-09-2012, 11:46 AM
Berry model has Romney beating Obama 53.3% to 46.7 % and by electoral vote 330 to 208.
University of Colorado study, the Bickers and Berry model, by political science professors Kenneth Bickers of CU-Boulder and Michael Berry of CU Denver still has Mitt Romney defeating Barack Obama 330 electoral college votes to 208. The model is based upon state level economic data and the analysis of analysis of unemployment and per-capita income.

Means nothing if people don't vote. Now that we are seeing false polls turn toward reality, my concern is folks will sit out. That could change the outcome.

glockmail
10-09-2012, 01:50 PM
Red, there is only one poll that matters.

DragonStryk72
10-09-2012, 02:50 PM
So says a Univ of Co study which has never been wrong






But that can't be true, the Huffington Post already called it for Obama!!!! ;)

Abbey Marie
10-09-2012, 03:20 PM
Red, stop getting my hopes up! I won't be able to stand a bad outcome.

red states rule
10-09-2012, 03:23 PM
Red, there is only one poll that matters.

I know that but I enjoy watching the libs shiting their pants after declaring the election pver 2 weeks ago

red states rule
10-09-2012, 03:24 PM
Red, stop getting my hopes up! I won't be able to stand a bad outcome.

Abbey you have to have fiath in a MAJORITY of the voters. The economy stinks and this poll has been within 20 EV's since 1980 and their main componet is the state of the economy

glockmail
10-09-2012, 03:55 PM
I know that but I enjoy watching the libs shiting their pants after declaring the election pver 2 weeks ago

I'm in a ski club and every fall first week in November we have a get-together party to go over the trip schedules and such. This year it's at "Garry's" house, and he's the only one in the club who's a lib, so of course we ride him about it continuously. Last night I responded to the group email "reply all" by stating that the theme of this year's party was going to be "The Obama: four more weeks". :laugh:

red states rule
10-09-2012, 03:56 PM
I'm in a ski club and every fall first week in November we have a get-together party to go over the trip schedules and such. This year it's at "Garry's" house, and he's the only one in the club who's a lib, so of course we ride him about it continuously. Last night I responded to the group email "reply all" by stating that the theme of this year's party was going to be "The Obama: four more weeks". :laugh:

Wow, a liberal who lives in Realville

Have a fun, and safe trip Glock

Kathianne
10-09-2012, 04:03 PM
Means nothing if people don't vote. Now that we are seeing false polls turn toward reality, my concern is folks will sit out. That could change the outcome.

Repeat to everyone you know, "Don't get cocky!"

Kathianne
10-09-2012, 04:05 PM
Abbey you have to have fiath in a MAJORITY of the voters. The economy stinks and this poll has been within 20 EV's since 1980 and their main componet is the state of the economy

What I kept saying to myself in the past month, when things weren't looking too good, "Remember, the American people do NOT have a history of returning bad presidents to a second term." It got me through.

red states rule
10-09-2012, 04:05 PM
Repeat to everyone you know, "Don't get cocky!"

Not getting cocky Kat. There is still about 3 1/2 weeks to go and that is a lifetime in politics

However, it seems to me it is the Obama team that has been cocky as well as overconfident. I honsetly think they were reading their own press clipings and the election was over as Obama walked on the debate stage

Kathianne
10-09-2012, 04:06 PM
Not getting cocky Kat. There is still about 3 1/2 weeks to go and that is a lifetime in politics

However, it seems to me it is the Obama team that has been cocky as well as overconfident. I honsetly think they were reading their own press clipings and the election was over as Obama walked on the debate stage

Indeed, something we do not wish to emulate. ;)

red states rule
10-09-2012, 04:11 PM
Indeed, something we do not wish to emulate. ;)

I am sure Mitt and Paul are smart enough to keep campaigning like they are 10 points down regardless what the polls show

Mr. P
10-09-2012, 04:17 PM
Indeed, something we do not wish to emulate. ;)

EXACTLY! :2up:

red states rule
10-09-2012, 04:23 PM
Releasing the stupid ad given the sorry state of the US econoy, shows it is the Obama team that still does not get it



http://youtu.be/bZxs09eV-Vc

glockmail
10-09-2012, 05:19 PM
Wow, a liberal who lives in Realville

Have a fun, and safe trip Glock
Two years ago I had to cut this guy from my race team. He was pissed off of course and accused me of doing so because of personality difference. I told him straight-up: "if this was about personalities, you would have been cut years ago". :laugh:

glockmail
10-09-2012, 05:20 PM
Releasing the stupid ad given the sorry state of the US econoy, shows it is the Obama team that still does not get it



http://youtu.be/bZxs09eV-Vc

SNL releasing their commercial spoof this early in the week?

gabosaurus
10-09-2012, 05:46 PM
One can find any sort of projection on the interwebs:

http://race42012.com/category/2012-electoral-college-projection/

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/2012_elections_electoral_college_map.html

http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2012/Pres/Maps/Oct09.html

http://election.princeton.edu/electoral-college-map/

red states rule
10-10-2012, 03:35 AM
One can find any sort of projection on the interwebs:

http://race42012.com/category/2012-electoral-college-projection/

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/2012_elections_electoral_college_map.html

http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2012/Pres/Maps/Oct09.html

http://election.princeton.edu/electoral-college-map/

Gabby, much to your dismay this program has been within 20 EV in every election since 1980. I know you will be heart broken should Obama lose, but I suggest you get back into your usual attack dog mode like you were in during the Bush years