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Code Word And Predictions

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Media Code Words: Election Still Too Close To Call...

Translation:Lagging support for Democrat candidate requires a barely concealed effort by the media to get out the vote.

Prediction: The election will be essentially over by 8:00 Pacific Time, although Kerry will not concede his loss until the following day. Bush will win in states that the media have not predicted he is even competitive in leaving Dan Rather in tears by 7:30 Pacific. Be aware that media folks get early exit polls, keep an eye on how the media is acting through the day for a clear picture of what is going on. A sad Judy Woodruff is good sign that Bush is winning.

Posted @ October 27, 2004 09:43 AM | Election 2004

Comments

Kerry is not going to concede for weeks. He has nothing to lose by claiming victory. He will never do the work of a Senator. He will forever be "Presidential candidate J. Kerry". The memories will be seared in him, seared...

People will look forward to Carter speaches after a few years of his nonsense.

Posted by: TrueLiberal at October 27, 2004 09:50 PM

TL said it. THK rented a palace in France from
Nov till Jan and that's going to be Kerry centcom
... he'll NEVER concede. N E V E R. I may be next
year before this all gets settled.

Posted by: Steel Turman at October 28, 2004 12:21 AM

I don't know, TL and ST. The Dem. party will have every incentive to retain what is left of its credibility. If it is clear to the party leadership that Kerry has gone down, Terry, Hillary and others will put huge pressure on him not to make them look like asses -- to salvage the party for 2008 (and even 2006).

Posted by: denise at October 28, 2004 08:57 AM

TrueLiberal said precisely what I was thinking.

They're already suing in Florida. He won't concede until January.

Posted by: Kevin Baker at October 28, 2004 02:06 PM