How do they call states when only 1% or so reported?

[aphex]

?

 

[Veramocor]

Combination of exit polls, pre-election polls, how that state is suppose to trend and finally that 1%.

 

[polypterus]

Exit polls.

 

[Todd33]

The take statistical samples and if the result is outside the error, they call it.

Say it Texes and it's 60-40 +/-5%, you can call it.

 

[nageov3t]

this is being discussed on CNN right now

 

[CaptnKirk]

Remember that '8-Ball' from 3rd grade . . . . ?

It's still around.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Remember that '8-Ball' from 3rd grade . . . . ?

It's still around.

Outlook not so good

 

[everman]

I thought they wanted to stop calling states so early in this election as it can have an impact on other people's choice to even vote. Voter turnout does seem to be very impressive though.

 

[Chadder007]

I don't see how they do it either.....this calling of states is rediculous so soon still.

 

[TopAce]

Really. Especially when cnn says bush is winning 152 to 102, but in 5 mins they changed. Just wait for tomorrow morning.

Ace

 

[Gravity]

Not over till it's over and it's a long ways from being over.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: everman
I thought they wanted to stop calling states so early in this election as it can have an impact on other people's choice to even vote. Voter turnout does seem to be very impressive though.

You're talking about the media here. When have they ever been able to keep their big traps shut?