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phrigndumass

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Tue May-20-08 01:01 AM
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23. * * * BASE STATES CAN SWITCH OVER TIME * * *

:D

That's the beauty of this index. If a base state begins polling better for the other side, it will automatically increase the average for the other side.

For example, Virginia could begin polling blue and would increase Obama's index. Since it's not considered one of our twelve swing states, 100% of Virginia's electoral value would be given to Obama, instead of a weighted intrade calculation such as would be done for South Carolina.

It benefits both sides to put Virginia in a base instead of in the middle.

:D

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