Online Electoral College Contest Opens to Public

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The protracted ending of the 2000 presidential election showdown between Governor George W. Bush and Vice-President Al Gore, many people were reminded of their high school civics classes and the importance of the Electoral College in determining this country's presidents. During this year's presidential election, two bloggers have found a way to make the Electoral College a little more entertaining.

Maybe I Think Too Much has collaborated with Mark Jaquith of Tempus Fugit on a free online contest, awarding prizes to the person giving the earliest, most accurate prediction of the 2004 Electoral College.

Each registered contestant is provided a ballot to choose between President Bush and his Democrat challenger, Senator John Kerry, for each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. Until the end of the contest, each contestant may modify his or her ballot as many times as desired. After the election officially ends, the contestant with the most accurate prediction wins the contest. In the case of a tie, the earliest modified ballot wins.

The winner may choose between a year's subscription to either National Review or The American Prospect magazines. The winner also receives an autographed copy of Cox and Forkum's book Black & White World, and one month of free advertising on the BlogAds' weblog. Additional sponsors may be announced.

Contestants may register at www.maybeithinktoomuch.com/election/. In order to win you must provide a valid e-mail address. Your e-mail address will not be sold or given to anyone else, and will not be posted at any time. You are required to give a first and last name when signing up, but these do not have to be your real names. You may use a pseudonym if you wish, as other members will be able to see this name.