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To: ex-Libertarian
If trends hold, Coleman will end the recount with a lead of 25-75 votes (my over-under is 50)

I like specific and bold predictions like this. You're saying that you expect Coleman to win by 50 votes with a standard deviation of 12.5.

I'm not nearly as bold as you. I'd increase that standard deviation. I'm also increasing my Coleman margin.

Coleman by 130 with a standard deviation of 35.

51 posted on 11/22/2008 2:56:18 PM PST by SSS Two
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To: SSS Two

Today was a very good day for Coleman. Your bet is looking better than mine right now.

Coleman seems to be making many more challenges now, though. I suspect he’s trying to make sure that there’s never a point during the recount where he slips below Coleman.

Big psychological/political barrier to overcome if Franken goes up by even one vote at any point during the recount, so Coleman is smart to do this.

My new over/under is 110. You still taking the over?


71 posted on 11/22/2008 8:34:56 PM PST by ex-Libertarian
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