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Both razor tight "losses." It was weird because Obama was obviously going to win big without those states, but for wagering purposes I had to root for McCain. No way I would have rooted that way if 270 were at stake. All my wins were easy, Obama nationally, McCain to win West Virginia, and McCain to win Georgia. Actually, I guess there are outstanding early ballots in Georgia so I'm not certain I won that one.
Betting elections is weird. No matter how many states/races you pick right, only certain ones fall within value range for betting purposes. I don't regret anything. Indiana and North Carolina plummeted to 50/50 range and betting a Republican to win those states at even money is a bargain. Tonight they tilted narrowly the other way.
I might have won the 16-man election pool. Looks very close between myself and two other guys. I think I'm likely to be second but it won't be decided until all the results and final national margin are in. :)
Luckily most of them are right wingers and they insisted on picking McCain to win big states like Florida and Ohio. That took care of almost half the field.
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