The Packers/Redskins Game

[GiovanniC]

Throughtout the whole game, it looked like a blowout for the Packers. They led 17-0. Then suddenly fate started to turn. Next thing you know, Washington brought it up to a 6-point deficit... 20-14. The tide had turned. Things looked grim.

Then Washington scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

21-20.

The Packers were doomed.

But it was called back. An "illegal motion". And by the time it was all over, two more touchdowns and a two point conversion sealed the deal. 28-14. Packers won.

It had looked pretty hopeless for a minute. It appeared to be all over. It wasn't.

This isn't either.

- Provisional and absentee ballots haven't been counted in Ohio yet. There is cautious optimism there. Ohio could still swing.

- Same with Florida.

- Kerry has Wisconsin. Could get New Mexico, Nevada, and Iowa, creating a 269-269 tie if Shrub gets Ohio. There is an elector in West Virginia who might not vote for Shrub. Although he said he probably wouldn't vote for Kerry either, a tie like this might change his mind. http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/state/westvirginia/2004-10-21-elector_x.htm?csp=36


It's not over until it's over. And it's not over. The Republicans may have a touchdown, but you can bet that they also have some illegal motions. This can still get called back.

[Lone_Wolf_Moderate]

1. What's the burden of victory in the House?

How many votes does Kerry need to win? Does it have to be a two-thirds, or will a simple majority do?

[Maiden England]

2. I'm throwing the red flag

challenge the call.

[Radio-Active]

3. nice metaphor

you're right.. we can't give up hope.

[GiovanniC]

4. The Last Redskins Home Game

Is largely believed to be an "election indicator" by superstitious people.

If Washington loses, the incumbent loses.