Okay, today's hot story is the Hackett-Schmidt campaign in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. Because we don't really have all that much to talk about whilst awaiting results, let's hold a contest to see which kossack has his/her finger on the pulse of the average Cincinnati-area voter. Who can predict the actual outcome the closest??
Earlier, on another thread, I predicted an outright victory. So, I'll get the ball rolling with a prediction of Hackett 52% and Schmidt 48% amidst a relatively low turnout (after all, it is a special election). Based on prior threads, I have a feeling that I might be a tad optimistic and that most of us are beginning to settle for a Pyrrhic victory that results from a close, albeit losing result. More after the break:
What could be the prize or prizes for the closest prediction? Perhaps some sort of special recognition at the upcoming kos convention? Or, maybe an agreement that everyone has to rate the winner's comments highly and recommend their future diaries. Or, maybe a cookie or a donut or something? All thoughts on possible awards to the winner(s) are welcome!
C'Mon - let's make this kind of fun and see which one of us is the most accurate!
Update [2005-8-2 15:43:57 by Viceroy]: - with 28 participants, the average right now is a prediction of 5.74 margin of victory for Schmidt. The highest MOV for Hackett is +16; the highest MOV for Schmidt is +34.