When will TPM call Missouri, Mexico and Canada?
People around here act like this election is over, but there are still electoral votes waiting to be counted. As is clearly seen on the Talking Points Memo electoral map, we are still awaiting final results in Missouri, Mexico and Canada.
Now, Missouri's 11 electoral votes don't really count for much, but Mexico is huge. With over 100 million people, Mexico has nearly three times the population of the next largest state, California. That gives Mexico about 145 electoral votes. Add in another 45 votes for Canada, and you'll see that this election is still up in the air. Why, if Canada, Mexico and Missouri all go for McCain, then...well, McCain would still lose. But it would be awfully close, pushing McCain to within three votes of victory. Which brings us to...
The Bahamas, the often-overlooked series of still-white islands off the coast of Florida. 300,000 people - somewhat fewer than Wyoming, but still meriting 3 electoral votes.
That's right, folks - don't believe the press. This election's not over. If all the uncalled states on the TPM map go for McCain, he will have won by the narrowest of margins.
Now, Missouri's 11 electoral votes don't really count for much, but Mexico is huge. With over 100 million people, Mexico has nearly three times the population of the next largest state, California. That gives Mexico about 145 electoral votes. Add in another 45 votes for Canada, and you'll see that this election is still up in the air. Why, if Canada, Mexico and Missouri all go for McCain, then...well, McCain would still lose. But it would be awfully close, pushing McCain to within three votes of victory. Which brings us to...
The Bahamas, the often-overlooked series of still-white islands off the coast of Florida. 300,000 people - somewhat fewer than Wyoming, but still meriting 3 electoral votes.
That's right, folks - don't believe the press. This election's not over. If all the uncalled states on the TPM map go for McCain, he will have won by the narrowest of margins.




