it's a huge day today [US Presidential Election]

[Alf]

a monumental day, the leader of the world will be decided
are you bothered?

[Jessica.]

No.

[MTVN]

Yes, looking forward to the all night coverage

[Brother Leon]

Exam on Wednesday means I can't even stay up to watch it.

Pissed.

[MTVN]

Good old reading week giving me the whole of Wednesday off

[thesheriff443]

no

[Locke.]

Yes, will be watching it all night

[Benjamin]

Yeah. Will be interesting to see the outcome of this.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Definitely

[Ninastar]

I'm nervous.

[Alf]

it's a huge decision in american politic's, probably the biggest in my lifetime,
the world is at a crossroad's, this decision will be vital.

[joeysteele]

Yes,I will be watching it through the night.

[michael21]

a monumental day, the leader of the world will be decided
are you bothered?

well we all no the outcome it on all the news channels

[Black Dagger]

If Romney was pro-gay, I'd probably care a lot less... but with the thought of him sending America backwards in that retrospect I'm nervous for Obama :sad:

[Joe.]

More excited for the Bad Girls Club Atlanta Super-trailer tbh

[arista]

a monumental day, the leader of the world will be decided
are you bothered?

Results Wednesday

[michael21]

Results Wednesday

sky news have the Results most have already voted

[Marsh.]

Not a fan of watching America thinking they are the centre of the universe.

[Alf]

Not a fan of watching America thinking they are the centre of the universe.
there's no thinking about it, it's a fact

[Mystic Mock]

Obama better win.

[michael21]

it's huge day tommorow

not really it has 24 hours in it just like any other :idc:

[Marsh.]

there's no thinking about it, it's a fact

Yeah, course they are. :idc:

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

GO ROMNEY! OOPS I MEAN OBAMA!

Oh wait, I don't give a ****!:devil:

[the truth]

absolutely sh%tting myself for an obama win....its mega tight...main worry is over healthcare for the 50 million uninsured people...also worried over american neo-con empirialism resulting in endless wars....stem cell research is vital, cleaner energy is vital, regulating the corrupt corporate and banks is beyond vital...not really interested in gay issues as I think gay people now have all the rights and should quit moaning....the other issues are matters of life and death...

[Shaun]

Going to be glued to my laptop, love election nights both sides of the Atlantic. Praying for an Obama win... seems likely, Huffington Post have him down for 271 very likely electoral votes (need 270 to win) and with about 75 more up in the air. Romney's only on 191 secure.

Obviously that's just all predictions based on polls, though most polls are tipping in favour of Obama in the run up to the election:

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/2012/romney-vs-obama-electoral-map

[Roy Mars III]

very excited for it. This will be my first time I can vote for president so that makes it even more important.

[Alf]

not really it has 24 hours in it just like any other :idc:
boom boom

[SharkAttack]

Anyone placing/taking bets on the action? http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp32/sharkattack_torrential/shifty.gif

[lostalex]

I'm not voting this year, but if i did i'd vote for Roseanne and the Peace & Freedom party.

Roseanne 2012
http://www.alan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lat-robar_lspbmcp720120802172203-300x200.jpg

[Cherie]

Im nervous for Obama...

[Nedusa]

The American presidential election is a complete and utter farce, one of the most modern countries in the world with an election process designed and developed over 200 years ago. It bears no relation to the modern world it does not even allow any American vote to actually count for either candidate directly. It basically means for each state the majority of the popular vote wins all the electoral college votes designated for that state..???

Wtf does that mean ?? Well different states were given more or less of these Electoral College votes depending on their perceived importance. It means the popular vote in States like California will always tip toward the Democrats and the popular vote in Texas will always swing towards the republicans. So the losing popular votes on these states count for nothing.

What a farce as the whole election boils down to winning the popular vote in just a few swing states..!!!

Get rid of this ridiculous outdated undemocratic system and replace it with a one person one vote = most votes wins system...!!!

[lostalex]

The American presidential election is a complete and utter farce, one of the most modern countries in the world with an election process designed and developed over 200 years ago. It bears no relation to the modern world it does not even allow any American vote to actually count for either candidate directly. It basically means for each state the majority of the popular vote wins all the electoral college votes designated for that state..???

Wtf does that mean ?? Well different states were given more or less of these Electoral College votes depending on their perceived importance. It means the popular vote in States like California will always tip toward the Democrats and the popular vote in Texas will always swing towards the republicans. So the losing popular votes on these states count for nothing.

What a farce as the whole election boils down to winning the popular vote in just a few swing states..!!!

Get rid of this ridiculous outdated undemocratic system and replace it with a one person one vote = most votes wins system...!!!


Well it's still more democratic than the UK. You don't even get to vote for your leader in any way shape or form. Gordon Brown was your PM for a year, remind me again when he was elected by anyone? No one in the UK has any say at all in your elections. The Parties get to decide. You can only vote for your local MP. Now let's talk about the House of Lords... they arn't elected by ANYONE and they serve for LIFE. so no one in the UK has any right to criticize our democratic process, thank you.

[SharkAttack]

I'm not voting this year, but if i did i'd vote for Roseanne and the Peace & Freedom party.

Roseanne 2012
http://www.alan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lat-robar_lspbmcp720120802172203-300x200.jpg

Damnit, Alex, we've got a lot of important propositions to weigh in on here. If you're a registered voter, send out the love today, nevermind the presidency. :hugesmile:

[Nedusa]

Well it's still more democratic than the UK. You don't even get to vote for your leader in any way shape or form. Gordon Brown was your PM for a year, remind me again when he was elected by anyone?

Yes I agree with you our system is pretty crap too as we only get to vote for the party not the party leader.

Maybe we should all revert to the French system...!!!

[lostalex]

Damnit, Alex, we've got a lot of important propositions to weigh in on here. If you're a registered voter, send out the love today, nevermind the presidency. :hugesmile:

The only thing I care about on the California ballot is the proposition that deals with the death penalty. I do hope my fellow Californians choose to do away with the death penalty. That's the only thing i regret not voting on though.

California will obviously go for Obama, he doesn't need my vote. California will continue to be a blue state without my vote. If there was any chance at all that Romney could take California, then i'd be voting, but there is no chance.

[Nedusa]

Well it's still more democratic than the UK. You don't even get to vote for your leader in any way shape or form. Gordon Brown was your PM for a year, remind me again when he was elected by anyone? No one in the UK has any say at all in your elections. The Parties get to decide. You can only vote for your local MP. Now let's talk about the House of Lords... they arn't elected by ANYONE and they serve for LIFE. so no one in the UK has any right to criticize our democratic process, thank you.

I see you're from California , good luck voting for Romney in that state..!!!

[lostalex]

I see you're from California , good luck voting for Romney in that state..!!!

you obviously are not paying attention. I said the only reason i would vote is if i thought that it MIGHT go for Romney, i'd vote AGAINST Romney. But there is no threat of Romney winning here, that's why i'm not voting.

[Nedusa]

you obviously are not paying attention. I said the only reason i would vote is if i thought that it MIGHT go for Romney, i'd vote AGAINST Romney.

No no I was paying attention, I was merely pointing out to reinforce my earlier post that you as a voter in California , if you wanted to vote for Romney to win your vote would have little impact in that state as the majority popular vote will pretty much always be Democratic . Clearly you are an Obama supporter.

I also support Obama as I feel he inherited a huge mess 4 years ago and needs a bit more time to carry forward his plans. Also I think Obama understands the problems of the US and how to carry the US forward in today's world.

Romney..?? Well he just frightens the hell out of me...!!!!

[lostalex]

No no I was paying attention, I was merely pointing out to reinforce my earlier post that you as a voter in California , if you wanted to vote for Romney to win your vote would have little impact in that state as the majority popular vote will pretty much always be Democratic . Clearly you are an Obama supporter.

I also support Obama as I feel he inherited a huge mess 4 years ago and needs a bit more time to carry forward his plans. Also I think Obama understands the problems of the US and how to carry the US forward in today's world.

Romney..?? Well he just frightens the hell out of me...!!!!

Oh, okay, I see what you meant now, you are right it must be very frustrating for Republicans in California. just like for Democrats in the Red States.

[SharkAttack]

The only thing I care about on the California ballot is the proposition that deals with the death penalty. I do hope my fellow Californians choose to do away with the death penalty. That's the only thing i regret not voting on though.

California will obviously go for Obama, he doesn't need my vote. California will continue to be a blue state without my vote. If there was any chance at all that Romney could take California, then i'd be voting, but there is no chance.

Poppycock! Toss your votes in, Alex! If you can't for other reasons, then nevermind. :)

[Kazanne]

I'll be watching and hoping Obama wins.

[MTVN]

I don't think it's gonna be as close as people are saying, I'll be very surprised if Obama doesn't win

[lostalex]

I don't think it's gonna be as close as people are saying, I'll be very surprised if Obama doesn't win


I remember back in 2004 when i said the same thing about Kerry...lol

I said to myself "how the ******* can anyone vote for Bush? OBVIOUSLY Kerry is gonna win".....oops.

[Maia]

Romney is a nice chap I would like to see him win

[Tom4784]

I've got everything crossed for an Obama victory, The world does not need Romney as president.

[Marsh.]

Romney is a nice chap I would like to see him win

:shocked:

[Black Dagger]

Romney is a nice chap I would like to see him win

You haven't paid any attention to the election whatsoever have you? ;)

[Black Dagger]

Romney being described as a 'nice chap' is really quite worrying.

[BBfanUSA]

The American presidential election is a complete and utter farce, one of the most modern countries in the world with an election process designed and developed over 200 years ago. It bears no relation to the modern world it does not even allow any American vote to actually count for either candidate directly. It basically means for each state the majority of the popular vote wins all the electoral college votes designated for that state..???

Wtf does that mean ?? Well different states were given more or less of these Electoral College votes depending on their perceived importance. It means the popular vote in States like California will always tip toward the Democrats and the popular vote in Texas will always swing towards the republicans. So the losing popular votes on these states count for nothing.

What a farce as the whole election boils down to winning the popular vote in just a few swing states..!!!

Get rid of this ridiculous outdated undemocratic system and replace it with a one person one vote = most votes wins system...!!!

and...it'll never happen because the states with lesser populations will get the shaft. I'm serious you'd basically need California,Texas,NY, basically the top 5/10 in order to win. Not all the states would be represented.

Even if more fair for the Rs in Cali or the Ds in a deeply R State.

I'll be voting as well. Iowa, A swing state, There's a very important measure on the ballot on retaining a supreme court judge that allowed Gay Marriage in my state. Now that more people are aware of it in my state. He's staying

[BBfanUSA]

BTW I am voting in a little bit waiting for the 9 to 5 rush to get over before I do.

[Jack_]

As American citizens wait to learn which presidential candidate - either incumbent Barack Obama or his Republican opponent Mitt Romney - will occupy the Oval Office for the next four years, David Dimbleby reports on proceedings in Washington, DC, with Emily Maitlis showing every result as it comes in. Katty Kay heads a panel of experts to provide the latest analysis, and Jeremy Vine speculates on how the outcome will affect the US. BBC correspondents report back from the crucial battleground states to find out why people voted as they did, and there are immediate reactions from the Democrat and Republican camps.

Chat thread for tonight's proceedings if anyone's planning to stay up. You can discuss other channel's offerings if you wish but quite clearly the BBC's will be as per usual far and away the best. I have limited knowledge of American politics but I'll be watching as much as I can.

Looking forward to some Jeremy Vine graphics and Dimblebot action.

[Vanessa]

I hope Obama wins, but it's not looking good at the moment. :bawling:

[King Gizzard]

Shall get the kettle on

[Raph]

Wait do the results come out today or is today only for voting? I should know this but I don't :p

[Jack_]

Wait do the results come out today or is today only for voting? I should know this but I don't :p

The vote is today, polls close tonight and results filter in throughout the night/early morning (whatever you want to call it).

I believe it's different in the US in the sense that different state's polls close at different times.

[MTVN]

Might merge this with the thread in Serious Debates, better to keep all election talk in one place I think and people will want to talk about the result as a whole for a while after, not just the BBC coverage of it

[arista]

"Dimblebot action."


Will he Die on Air?


SkyNewsHD is far better

[Vanessa]

Come on, Obama! :cheer:

[Black Dagger]

If I wake up to 'MITT ROMNEY IS PRESIDENT' I'd probably want to top myself.

[MTVN]

They've already had the result in a couple of tiny places, Obama and Romney tied 5-5 in the first official result :laugh: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20217530

[arista]

Wait do the results come out today or is today only for voting? I should know this but I don't :p


Our time Tomorrow morning is the results

But it could also be Delayed
if loads do a re-count

[Vanessa]

If I wake up to 'MITT ROMNEY IS PRESIDENT' I'd probably want to top myself.

Even his name is stupid! Mitt! :joker::joker::joker:

[arista]

If I wake up to 'MITT ROMNEY IS PRESIDENT' I'd probably want to top myself.


Make a Fresh Change.

[Munchkins]

Would watch if i could but college prevents me from being able to
hope Obama wins though

[Black Dagger]

Make a Fresh Change.

Not in this scenario thanks Arista. Romney is a bellend and should send his bigoted views back to the dark ages. :idc:

[Iceman]

jay-Z said it best yesterday at the Obama rally.

"If your having world problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems and Mitt aint one"

[SharkAttack]

:idc: <---drinking coffee, not not caring

[Gstar]

Romney is sooooo cocky and he looks rude irl. Team Obama

I will be watching!

[Shaun]

definitely watching. Any drinking games going?

[Raph]

I decided not to vote as I didn't know enough about it, but I am hoping Obama wins this!

[King Gizzard]

Have you voted SA

[SharkAttack]

Have you voted SA

Oh yes. :hugesmile:

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

When does this air on tv?

[SharkAttack]

When does this air on tv?

Right after X-Factor. :joker: Joking.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Right after X-Factor. :joker: Joking.

i wanna know :(

[the truth]

The American presidential election is a complete and utter farce, one of the most modern countries in the world with an election process designed and developed over 200 years ago. It bears no relation to the modern world it does not even allow any American vote to actually count for either candidate directly. It basically means for each state the majority of the popular vote wins all the electoral college votes designated for that state..???

Wtf does that mean ?? Well different states were given more or less of these Electoral College votes depending on their perceived importance. It means the popular vote in States like California will always tip toward the Democrats and the popular vote in Texas will always swing towards the republicans. So the losing popular votes on these states count for nothing.

What a farce as the whole election boils down to winning the popular vote in just a few swing states..!!!

Get rid of this ridiculous outdated undemocratic system and replace it with a one person one vote = most votes wins system...!!!

ours is even worse. proportional representation has just been slung out of parliament again

[Nedusa]

Romney is a nice chap I would like to see him win

Yes he is a handsome man and has a lovely family also he is very rich so yes I think he is lovely and will vote for him ...!!!!

How old are you btw 8 or 9 yrs ....!!!!

[arista]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/63948000/jpg/_63948565_romney_photoshop.jpg

President Romney

[the truth]

romney wants to stop the 50 million poorest getting any healthcare. nice.

[Marsh.]

As the lovely Eva Longoria said "What a twat".

[GypsyGoth]

I heard on the news that the first results should be in about 12, and by about 3am it'll be known who has won.

[Brother Leon]

BBC
Sky News
or ITV?

What you guys choosing?

[InOne]

BBC cos ITV might have adverts

[Mystic Mock]

Yes he is a handsome man and has a lovely family also he is very rich so yes I think he is lovely and will vote for him ...!!!!

How old are you btw 8 or 9 yrs ....!!!!

I think Mollie's just winding up, I hope so anyway lol.

It shall be a fun day where we all start talking politics.

[Marsh.]

I think Mollie's just winding up, I hope so anyway lol.

It shall be a fun day where we all start talking politics.

Have you never visited the Politics section?

[Brother Leon]

Sky News looks promising so far.

[rk3388]

loled when romney complained that we dont have as many battleships as we did in the 1900's
Obamas response " we also have fewer horses and bayonets "

He's an idiot. I think a 10 year old would be able to see that fewer battleships is not a real problem

[Josy]

Sky News looks promising so far.

I'm just watching the BBC live online.

[King Gizzard]

meeeeh don't think I actually want to get hooked on this really, what actually will it really be about that's any interesting anyway

[Brother Leon]

LOL. One of the voting machines was glitched. Whenever someone tried press "Obama" it ticked "Romney".

Sky News.

[Jack_]

Under ten minutes to go :amazed:

I decided not to vote as I didn't know enough about it, but I am hoping Obama wins this!

Do you live in the US now? :suspect:

[Glenn.]

Who's more likely to get the Presidency?

/isn't bothered

[Glenn.]

lostalex is probably screwing that he was banned today :joker:

[Black Dagger]

I am massively worried this bellend is going to be the new President.

AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR DAT.

[MTVN]

I will merge this I think, best to keep all election talk in one place

[Iceman]

Seriously worried for Obama. :/ I want him to get it but just have a feeling Romney might edge it.

[Mystic Mock]

Have you never visited the Politics section?

Yeah and I enjoy how we all have different opinions.

[MTVN]

Indiana called for Romney, good start for the Republicans

[arista]

Virgina State
49% Both of the them.


Ref:SkyNewsHD

[Roy Mars III]

fun is about to begin

[Brother Leon]

19-3 early lead for Romney. Virginia is the all important vote and is deemed "Too close to call" at the mo.

[Munchkins]

Obama has got to win, i will die if he doesn't

[Black Dagger]

:bored:

[Marsh.]

The woman in the red jacket keeps butting in on BBC.

Let the others speak bitch.

[Jack_]

Let's hope he doesn't get to read that speech. The thought makes me wanna vom.

Who's watching BBC coverage? Jezza's graphics epic as usual

[the truth]

its not going well in flordia,,,im seriously worried now

[Brother Leon]

Romney trending.



Damn those teen girls...w8 :p

[Mystic Mock]

Obama has got to win, i will die if he doesn't

I don't want to die lol but I agree that he must beat Romney.

[MTVN]

Romney's foreign policy is what worries me the most probably, domestically I don't think it'll matter hugely who wins and America's recovery should continue anyway, but the world is slighty safer and more stable under Obama

[GypsyGoth]

I think it's a bit sad that no matter who wins, about half the US will be upset.

[Mystic Mock]

That's how it normally ends in these elections though GypsyGoth.

[Brother Leon]

Ohio too close to call. That one is huge.


Romney up to 24 points.

[Maia]

Great start for Romney

[Mystic Mock]

Oh jesus I hope this changes into an Obama victory.

[Ramsay]

Come on Romney!

[the truth]

i think the states won so far were all expected to go that way, so no major panic. the worry is florida imho

[Black Dagger]

I'll see who takes Ohio and then go to bed I think.

Hopefully I wake up to an Obama win, otherwise :bored:

[Brother Leon]

Yeah. All were bankers so far.


Ohio exit polls giving Obama the edge. That could dent Romney's hopes very early.

[Black Dagger]

Oh apparently it won't be for ages until we know Ohio.

**** dat, I need my sleep.

[Mystic Mock]

Come on Obama! don't lose to the crazy party.

[Novo]

Romney out to 9/2 now, it's all over

[MTVN]

BBC pretending they're going to show an advert of each party then showing 2 Democrat ones

[Black Dagger]

I really don't have enough faith in Obama... I JUST WORRY THAT'S ALL...

Still think Romney could take it, but hopefully I wake up to Obama back in the WH.

[GypsyGoth]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md3edbIYoF1rqvxhco1_1280.png

[MTVN]

Old Rommers has got out the blocks fast

[Brother Leon]

Looks like Ohio is possibly heading to Obama.

[Marsh.]

Lol, this guy loves his graphics segment.

[GypsyGoth]

Lol, this guy loves his graphics segment.
I'd say it would look great in 3D.

[GypsyGoth]

They have xmas decorations up in that bar :shocked:

[Brother Leon]

They have xmas decorations up in that bar :shocked:

Most places have turned on the xMas lights too now. :p

[MTVN]

is xMas your gangster way of saying it

[Brother Leon]

is xMas your gangster way of saying it

How is xMas gangster?

It's used worldwide :idc:

Go to bed fool. :joker:

[MTVN]

You're having a laugh son, it isn't an apple product

[Me. I Am Salman]

Going to bed terrified

[the truth]

They have xmas decorations up in that bar :shocked:

the word is Christmas, the word xmas is pure ignorance

[GypsyGoth]

the word is Christmas, the word xmas is pure ignorance

Take it up with the people from the 16th century http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/xmas?s=t :pipe:

[Mystic Mock]

I prefer Christmas over Xmas.

[nicole_burks]

This is why I love google


http://www.google.com/elections/ed/us/results

[nicole_burks]

My county has yet to submit theres :sad:

[Ramsay]

Who are you rooting for Nicole?

[MTVN]

Xmas will be the official word in a few hundred years, said so on Futurama

[GypsyGoth]

This is why I love google


http://www.google.com/elections/ed/us/results

That is really cool, but who is Gary Johnson?

[nicole_burks]

Who are you rooting for Nicole?
If I told you, I'd have to kill you. obama

That is really cool, but who is Gary Johnson?
He's another candidate. There's several other candidates that can be voted for, but they're not as popular as Obama/Romney :tongue:

[GypsyGoth]

He's another candidate. There's several other candidates that can be voted for, but they're not as popular as Obama/Romney :tongue:

Oh that is actually pretty cool, I just thought it was the two of them.

[Marsh.]

Ignorance. :hmph:

[Mystic Mock]

The others are independent candidates I think.

[nicole_burks]

Oh that is actually pretty cool, I just thought it was the two of them.
Nope. People still voted for him because they didn't like Obama/Romney.

[Marsh.]

Nicole looks like a Romney supporter to me. :suspect: Ban her.

[Mystic Mock]

Nicole looks like a Romney supporter to me. :suspect: Ban her.

:joker:

She might like a bit of Gary Johnson though.

[MTVN]

The others are independent candidates I think.

Nah most of them represent parties but they're just too tiny for anyone to really care, like the UK really outside of the main 3 but on a much bigger scale

[Gstar]

You can do this Obama (yn)

[MTVN]

That guy trying to sneakily crawl along on all fours behind the chair to fix the microphone :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Nah most of them represent parties but they're just too tiny for anyone to really care, like the UK really outside of the main 3 but on a much bigger scale

It's sad to see some potentially decent parties not be given a chance though.

[nicole_burks]

It's sad to see some potentially decent parties not be given a chance though.
but if you think about it, Romney is a governor already. He has support from there, and Obama was apart of the senate(I believe).


In order to become pres here, you gotta be a bigwig and have $$

[Mystic Mock]

but if you think about it, Romney is a governor already. He has support from there, and Obama was apart of the senate(I believe).


In order to become pres here, you gotta be a bigwig and have $$

Yeah I just find it sad though as it happens alot over here in the UK aswell.

[Marsh.]

It's sad to see some potentially decent parties not be given a chance though.

How do you know they're decent? Do they have twitter?

[Mystic Mock]

How do you know their decent? Do they have twitter?

Parties like UKIP and The Green Party I have read up on and they have more policies than the top 3 ever do.

And I don't use Twitter unless it's to bash a celebrity that I don't like.:joker:

[MTVN]

I love this man with the stats, not surprised people are more supportive of Romney on the economy

[the truth]

I love this man with the stats, not surprised people are more supportive of Romney on the economy

i am.cant these people remember as farback as 2008 and the biggest market crash in 80+ years

[Raph]

If Romney was pro-gay, I'd probably care a lot less... but with the thought of him sending America backwards in that retrospect I'm nervous for Obama :sad:

This.

[Jack_]

What time will it be likely that we'll be nearing the final result do you all think? I'd like to sleep for a bit but wake up say 30 minutes before the main swing states are called and the final result is in, so what time do we reckon?

If I got up at 4:30 should that be early enough?

[Marsh.]

Obama's creeping up now.

[Raph]

Currently;

Obama - 78
Romney - 76

But super tight :S

[nicole_burks]

Hmm. Most polling places aren't closing til about 7/8 and thats about 10/11 my time so about four your time.

It probably wont be clear until about an hour or two after that (I could be wrong though) :tongue:

[MTVN]

What time will it be likely that we'll be nearing the final result do you all think? I'd like to sleep for a bit but wake up say 30 minutes before the main swing states are called and the final result is in, so what time do we reckon?

If I got up at 4:30 should that be early enough?

Should know who the swing states are gonna go to about 3 and have a good idea of who's won by 4 I think

[MTVN]

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/917127-us-presidential-election-2012-what-time-will-the-results-be-in

[BBfanUSA]

NBC has 88 and 64 Romney CBS 88 78 Romney.

But that'll change quick another batch of states are closing places soon.

[the truth]

whats the best station to watch?

[Marsh.]

BBC.

ITV has a drunk Hislop giving no information whatsoever.

[the truth]

BBC.

ITV has a drunk Hislop giving no information whatsoever.

ive been watching cnn far more detail than bbc

[BBfanUSA]

Here in the states? I dunno really. I'm watching NBC because the main anchor Brian Williams isn't biased. There's a good chance he's a Liberal but he doesn' t hint at it.

[BBfanUSA]

114 154 Romney.

[Josy]

http://www.politico.com/livestream/

http://www.youtube.com/user/politics

[Marsh.]

ive been watching cnn far more detail than bbc

So, why did you ask? :laugh:

[the truth]

So, why did you ask? :laugh:

good point. :hugesmile: i just meant who was everyone else watching. ive been disappojnted with the beeb so far....fox news is just a joke but i pop in for 60 seconds every hour

[Novo]

Rom Rom is pulling away

[BBfanUSA]

Rom Rom is pulling away

west coast hasn't reported yet. Expect that to change.

[Marsh.]

I'm knackered. I shall sleep and then wake up to a new world.

Or not.

[nicole_burks]

123 153 rom

[BBfanUSA]

128 actually Nikki

[Jack_]

Should know who the swing states are gonna go to about 3 and have a good idea of who's won by 4 I think

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/917127-us-presidential-election-2012-what-time-will-the-results-be-in

Ah okay thanks, might as well stay up now then...just hope nothing's too delayed so I can get an hour or so before Sixth Form.

Will just have to catch up with sleep later today :joker:

[BBfanUSA]

BTW Ohio an very important Swing State is leaning Blue in a NBC Projection

[Marsh.]

Oh, I'll watch a little longer. The graphics guy is back. Looks a bit green.

[nicole_burks]

128 actually Nikki
you're the only one that calls me that :suspect:

[the truth]

all the coastal cities full of people who travel and see the world more , vote blue , all the insular red necks who never travel vote red....

[GypsyGoth]

Obama and Romney should kiss and join forces.

[Kizzy]

Is Romney actually ahead?...I don't believe it! :(

[Ramsay]

Obama and Romney should kiss and join forces.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs101WjFW1qd8bxp.jpg

[Mystic Mock]

I don't know about they should kiss each other GypsyGoth.

[MTVN]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs101WjFW1qd8bxp.jpg

:joker:

Thought of that as well

[Mystic Mock]

Is Romney actually ahead?...I don't believe it! :(

Don't worry they've still got more states to count yet.

[GypsyGoth]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs101WjFW1qd8bxp.jpg

:worship:

I don't know about they should kiss each other GypsyGoth.

Yep, they should use tongues and everything.

[Ramsay]

7/11/2012
The day Claudia revealed she has some twisted president fetish

[GypsyGoth]

7/11/2012
The day Claudia revealed she has some twisted president fetish

I'm trying to save this planet :laugh:

[BBfanUSA]

BTW The Truth...come to Iowa, you'll be surprised that there's actually hardly any. In Fact our Farmers aren't rednecks. Some of us may have Southern Accents but don't assume that we're rednecks.

[BBfanUSA]

148-153 Romney

[MTVN]

Spoilers please, the BBC only has Barack on 123

[Marsh.]

7/11/2012
The day Claudia revealed she has some twisted president fetish


She just adores Romney but won't admit it.

[Novo]

Oh ****, Obama is on the comeback

[nicole_burks]

What channel are you watching? I can't find a good channel fgs

[GypsyGoth]

Spoilers please, the BBC only has Barack on 123

:laugh2:

[GypsyGoth]

She just adores Romney but won't admit it.

I don't mind who wins :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

7/11/2012
The day Claudia revealed she has some twisted president fetish

And I like it.:devil::joker:

[the truth]

BTW The Truth...come to Iowa, you'll be surprised that there's actually hardly any. In Fact our Farmers aren't rednecks. Some of us may have Southern Accents but don't assume that we're rednecks.

I know I wasnt pulling your chain :joker: Its just the mid americans generally always seem to go red....the coastal areas go more blue, probably as they travel more and get more european /overseas influences....dont get me wrong im no socialist, but neither is obama really (in european terms anyways) its just an observation

[GypsyGoth]

http://i.imgur.com/hCW2v.jpg

[Jake.]

:laugh2:

[Maia]

GG :joker::joker:

[Novo]

It's a bit to Homoerotic in here

[Mystic Mock]

GypsyGoth the first slasher of Politicians.

[MTVN]

Ohh 636 votes in it in Florida, getting exciting

[Gstar]

Sh*t is getting so real

[Kizzy]

Who got florida?

[MTVN]

Too close to call atm kizzy

[Novo]

I think we can all agree that this guy wipes the floor with them both

http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Putin-kisses-a-puppy.jpg

[MTVN]

Putin :worship:

[Jack_]

Too close for my liking. Exciting yes, but the thought of a Republican president makes me feel ill.

I do fear Romney may just sneak the victory.

[Jessica.]

When do we find out who won? :o

[Maia]

Good old Vladimir :worship:

[Marsh.]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BOZxdGoRWgc/T2CO6boEjzI/AAAAAAAACT4/mtz8vK1D6Ds/s1600/SarahPalinGiftwo+(1).gif

[Novo]

Vlad is watching this at his home in Moscow thinking it is somekind of Comedy show

[MTVN]

The best two (ex in Silvio's case) world leaders

http://www.enduringamerica.com/storage/blog-post-images/BERLUSCONI%20PUTIN.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION= 1291320794264

[Mystic Mock]

When do we find out who won? :o

4 to 5am I think.

[Jessica.]

4 to 5am I think.

I guess I'll find out tomorrow! :xyxwave:

[Novo]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/deal-with-it-putin-final.gif

[Maia]

USA will never have a leader quite as great as Vlad

[Smithy]

O 162
M 153

:o so close

[Raph]

Did Florida go to Obama then? Last update on the bbc site was about Minesota going to Obama pushing him up to 157

[Vicky.]

Obama has this in the bag. As he should.

[Smithy]

It's 162 162 atm, Florida is too close to call atm

[MTVN]

Looks like Obama will get Ohio, doubt Romney has a chance without it

[Kate!]

Come on Obama.

- prays -

[MTVN]

Not this bloody Ohio bar again

[Kate!]

Definitely staying up for the outcome now.

[MTVN]

Look at that knob chanting away in the flat cap

[Marsh.]

When's the graphics guy back? I love how he irately sprints around the screen whilst keeping one eye on the monitor to check what he's pointing to. lol

[Smithy]

If obama wins does he have to be inaugurated again?

[Kate!]

Proper stress head he is.

[Jack_]

When's the graphics guy back? I love how he irately sprints around the screen whilst keeping one eye on the monitor to check what he's pointing to. lol

Might have to start setting up a Jeremy Vine fan club. Told y'all he was a legend.

Behind the scenes of his graphics 'Situation Room' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20206247) for anyone that's interested. Really cool :amazed:

[Smithy]

romneys taken the lead

[Novo]

Romney out to 20/1 now

[BBfanUSA]

If obama wins does he have to be inaugurated again?

yep

[Kate!]

Ffs.

[Smithy]

k, obama's won im going to bed

[MTVN]

Yeah it's over now, Obama's got a second term. Meh.

[Jack_]

According to the BBC

So it's official now after Wisconsin: Mitt Romney has just nine ways to win the presidency. And it makes Florida a must-win - lose there and Obama is re-elected.

[BBfanUSA]

Sigh Goodbye Politics for 3 months for me then the next cycle starts visiting Iowa.

I hope 2016 is Condolezza Rice vs Hilary Clinton.

[Kate!]

Result. :)

Nice one.

[BBfanUSA]

Florida is close enough that a recount could be called

[MTVN]

On the map it always looks like Romney has way more

[BBfanUSA]

Iowa is more than likely Obama. A Swing State. Starting to look like that