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Election 2008

Barack Obama's playin' in my house {my house}

How are you feeling today? Consider this an open thread to share your thoughts/scoop about the parties from last night.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: chacha: "hologram is cooler"

OMFG Penn and NH!!!!

Um, i'm already a wee bit tipsy and giddy but.... New Hampshire and Penn? Doesn't that mean... that we won??

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "@benjamas -- YESSSS!! As I wrote yesterday: "Consider this the end of the imaginary Election 2008 political coverage. Our work here is done; from now on, we will leave the hard work of rebuilding the country, yadda yadda, to the political blogs to cover. ...

Hopeful, nervous, proud, optimistic, worried...

My word? Schadenfreude.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Hahaha! Good man, Michael."

1.1%

McCain has a 1.1% chance for victory tonight.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: Chris Estey: "It's great to hear about the long lines of voters at the polls. My wife is just worried it's not a bunch of religious idiots who were listening to unfathomable rumors about Obama. I just think it's obvious this country swung way too far to the right in supporting ...

Download our Election Day podcast and take it to the polls with you!

Download our brand new Election Day podcast and take it with you to the polls! Enjoy the wait while you listen to some great new songs from Northwest bands and indie-popsters alike. Plus you get to listen to Liz and I chit-chat. What could be better, we ask?

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Election Day Countdown: GO VOTE!!!

It's finally here. Voting day. I AM GIDDY with excitement. Wearing red, white, and blue even. That's how big a dork I am.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary liz: "Thanks ChrisB now I'm all teary too! At work no less! I can only hope this will be the only time I shed tears today."

Obama's grandmother dies

What a crazy mix of emotions he must be feeling. Anxiety, excitement, and now, intense grief. It makes my heart hurt just thinking about it.

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Monday, November 3, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: Erik Gonzalez: "Let us let the fringe be the fringe. They are best dealt with by leaving them alone and ignored."

Election Day Countdown: 1 day to go (OMG the election is TOMORROW!)

I feel strangely calm and confident, considering what's at stake. I'm just so certain Obama is going to win. And that's not just bravado talking. It's something that the other side doesn't always believe it: science.

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Monday, November 3, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: Richard Law: "And for a bit of levity @ Bush's expense, I'm sure many of you have seen the update "Wazzup" commercial, but if not, enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8Uc5BFogE "

Election Day Countdown: 2 days to go

My thoughts this weekend have turned to early elections, outcomes, and alternate realities.

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Sunday, November 2, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Oh I KNOW RIGHT??? I was thinking the same thing (it made me question if the audio was fake when I first heard it). I mean, was she expecting the call? Her assistant hands the phone over (what, no call transfers) without even blinking, upon hearing the ...

Election Day Countdown: 3 days to go

Our ballots. May the Force be with them!

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Saturday, November 1, 2008
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: Erik Gonzalez: "I'll be voting in the new firehouse here in Winters. No good luck schemes, just the knowledge that I've added to the tally for O. And for those of you who are going to be following the election feverishly on Tuesday, here is a great map of poll-closing times ...