KingPK 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 I'm guessing no one learned their lesson from 2000..... great. Why can't the networks wait until at least 50% of the precincts are reporting before "calling" a state is beyond me. And aren't Exit Polls the epitome of unscientific? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 3, 2004 I'm guessing no one learned their lesson from 2000..... great. Why can't the networks wait until at least 50% of the precincts are reporting before "calling" a state is beyond me. Ratings, they've gotta be the first with the breaking news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 I'm guessing no one learned their lesson from 2000..... great. Why can't the networks wait until at least 50% of the precincts are reporting before "calling" a state is beyond me. And aren't Exit Polls the epitome of unscientific? Do you need to wait that long before calling DC for Kerry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted November 3, 2004 I'm surprised that no one has called North Carolina yet. You have to think that NC, SC, VA, and MS will be called for Bush soon. Just like in 2000, the calls for Bush will be coming slow. Over an hour to call SC, a Bush EASY win? Yeesh. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 SC finally called for Bush. Still waiting for NC, MS, and other states. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 That's why all the networks call everything at the same time. That and they're getting their info from the same places. But the public seems to demands results ASAP, so the media gives it to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Who convinced CNN that Larry King would be able to add squat? -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Who convinced CNN that Larry King would be able to add squat? -=Mike He has been embarrassingly stupid all night so far. Really, really horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CBS has South Carolina and Mississippi for Bush and the Exit Poll weighting says that Kerry leads in DC by 91-8 Bush takes Virginia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 I'm going to stay with CBS.. so I won't have to deal with the CNN guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUTT 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 NC goes for Bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 You got your wish- NC for Bush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted November 3, 2004 FNC's exit numbers seem to lean FL to Bush. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 FNC's exit numbers seem to lean FL to Bush. -=Mike Same with CNN, it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CNN seems to have FL for Bush and OH for Kerry by about the same percentage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 "And with 0% of the precincts reporting, we're calling this election. 100% for Sideshow Bob and 1% for Diamond Joe Quimby and, remember, there is a 1% margin of error." - Kent Brockman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Virginia and North Carolina called for Bush... Louisiana, Texas, and other Bush states will be closed within 30 minutes and should be quick calls for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CBS calls Oklahoma for Tom Coburn.. which is bad news for crapheads, abortion doctors and lesbians Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Fox has Bush with 102, Kerry 77. ABC has Bush with 94, Kerry 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 *Wants to put security cameras into girls bathrooms in Oklahoma* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 NC & VA finally get called for Bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CBS has it 108-77 CBS = less annoying people.. which doesn't say Rather isn't annoying, just that he's less annoying than all the forces of CNN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CBS has it 108-77 CBS = less annoying people.. which doesn't say Rather isn't annoying, just that he's less annoying than all the forces of CNN You'll change the channel when he brings out his Texas redneck non-sequitors to describe how close the race is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eclipse 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 They should wait before calling the states. So, these electoral vote amounts may change as the night goes right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CBS has it 108-77 CBS = less annoying people.. which doesn't say Rather isn't annoying, just that he's less annoying than all the forces of CNN You'll change the channel when he brings out his Texas redneck non-sequitors to describe how close the race is. I can ignore that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 They should wait before calling the states. So, these electoral vote amounts may change as the night goes right? They're not supposed to. Pretty much, by calling the states they're saying "There's no way that X will lose this state". The networks calling Florida for Gore then taking it back in 2000 was unprescedented and ended up with the networks going before Congress in 2001 to explain themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Christ, the commercial breaks are annoying as piss. Can't they refrain from selling ad time during this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Palm Beach, Miami Dade and Broward haven't reported yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Do you really need an answer to that question Vyce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted November 3, 2004 Palm Beach, Miami Dade and Broward haven't reported yet Nor has the panhandle. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
