Created Fri 29th Aug 5:02pm PDT by 
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All questions » Politics » US Election 2008 » suesol What percentage of Clinton supporters will vote for McCain/Palin?
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Background:
Some believe Clinton's hardcore women supporters will now vote for McCain because he chose Sarah Palin as his VP.
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Suspend date: Wed 3rd Nov 2010 12:59am PDT (1 year to go)
Initial likelihoods: 2%: 55%, 5%: 35%, 8%: 7%, 15%: 3%
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Created Fri 29th Aug 5:02pm PDT by suesol
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: Market voided. No clear settlement source to determine an accurate count.
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Suspend date: Wed 3rd Nov 2010 12:59am PDT (1 year to go)
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score: 10
CQ Politics 12 weeks ago
to bring an important block of undecided female voters under his party?s tent. By naming Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin his running mate, McCain appears to be targeting disaffected supporters of New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton , who unsuccessfully ran
score: 10
New York Times 12 weeks ago
Gov. Sarah Palin, who is Senator John McCain?s pick for vice president, made an overt grab today for women voters and in particular for disaffected supporters of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who remains
score: 10
MSNBC 12 weeks ago
DAYTON, Ohio - Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain introduced his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at a raucous rally Friday, praising her 'tenacity' and 'skill' in tackling tough problems. 'She is exactly who this country needs to
score: 10
Sunday Times 12 weeks ago
choosing a young, conservative and little-known governor of Alaska as his vice-presidential running-mate. The surprise choice of Sarah Palin, 44, a fiscal and social conservative, mother of five, avid hunter and a first-term governor, thrilled Mr
score: 10
Mail on Sunday 12 weeks ago
John McCain launched a sensational attempt to woo disgruntled Hillary Clinton supporters last night by naming a woman as his vice-presidential running mate. By unveiling 44-year-old Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his surprise choice, Mr McCain aimed to
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I, too, think there would be exit polling on Election Day that would settle the question. If not, it could be voided then. This is one of the ultimate questions for a prediction market!
We all agree, this question has merit, but it needs to be adjusted so it can somehow be quantified. Would you be amenable to a replacement that looked something like this?
"What exit polled % of Clinton supporters will report that they had voted for McClain/Palin?" If you're agreeable I'd be happy to post as such for you.
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