I don't know the math well enough to comment on whether Nate is getting it right or not, but he makes a good case for why his method is superior to other poll aggregation sites like Real Clear Politics or Electoral-Vote.com.
Anyway, Silver's fellow stathead Tom Tango has this comment on Nate's analysis on his site today:
Nate has Obama with an 89% win expectancy as of today. Bottom of the 9th, 1 out, down by 2 is a 96% chance of winning. Down by one though is a 90% chance. So, that’s where we are in the race. Bottom of the 9th, 1 out, down by 1 run, McCain batting, Obama pitching.Whether you're for Obama or McCain, you gotta love it.
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speaking of politics, this might be of note/importance to you:
http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?city=Cincinnati&st=OH&last=Bowden&first=Jim
Wow no shit. Rob Portman.
Good find!!
thank you journalism class!
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