Nate Silver: Where to Watch

Nate Silver has an interesting analysis for Newsweek. For those of us that'll be glued to the sets tomorrow night, it provides us an interesting blueprint as to what to look for. Its remarkably in-depth and coming from one of the pollsters who has tracked this election like no other, its informative while remaining easily understood. It seems like it should be clear early as to what to expect. With OH, PA, FL, VA all closing early east coast time, if Obama emerges as a clear favorite after those states, it'll probably be an earlier night. If its too close to call in those, lock the doors, get a stiff drink and plant yourself down for what could be another long election night.

The anticipation is killing me. No joke.

Polling Tells Which Story Exactly?

Since we discussed polling, I just saw these two articles in rapid succession and couldn't help but laugh. It just goes to show that one can feel pretty optimistic or pretty poor depending on whom you read and trust. A McCain backer can read the AP report and feel like a million bucks. An Obama would be changing the underwear. Yet, if you're a Washington Post nut, Obama backers can rejoice, while McCain should change the Depends.