1) Other than a way too favorable rating on Obama's four-year term, what does "D+" stand for?
2) Is there a RELIABLE and UNEMOTIONAL (right or left) prognosis on the electoral college? Some are pointing to stats that say Obama's got the 270 that he needs to win.
Hi PapaNew,
1. D+ stands for how many more democrats (as a percentage) will vote than Republicans
For example, on election day, out of a total of 100 voters, you had 40 Democrats, 35 Republicans and 25 Independents then you had a D+5 turnout.
So, in 2008 Democrats turned out in great numbers and were D+8. We are all (here on FR) hoping that this year it is D+1 or less.
2. Regarding “reliable” prognosis, take Rasmussen as your guide. He right now has Governor on a course to win (within the Margin of Error, ofcourse ;-))