Electoral college math

Tue, November 04, 2008 - 4:57 PM

Now that we’re getting closer to the main event, the fun will soon begin.

That’s right. We’re nearing the time for electoral college math.

A total of 270 Electoral College votes are needed for victory. (Here’s a good explainer on the Electoral College.)

Here’s what some of the experts are saying:

Ramussen Reports: Obama, 286. McCain, 160. Too close to call: 92 votes.

Real Clear Politics: Obama, 278. McCain, 132. Too close to call: 128 votes.

FiveThirtyEight: Obama, 348.6. McCain, 189.4.

And a whole host of bloggers' predictions, provided by Hotline.

For the record, I’m predicting Obama will win with 335 electoral votes. My colleague Sean Mussenden is betting Obama garners 329 electoral votes.

-- Amy Dominello