Give or take the polls, it may be a close night in some areas.
What will be your knowledge gathering choice that evening ?
With 3 major states on the East Coast as a gauge, if Senator Obama wins Virginia, PA and maybe OHIO, will the major networks/cable stations call the election before huge parts of the West come into play. I think that would be a dreadful mistake.
Television coverage and pundits should not have the power to determine the outcome of this race or discourage folks from voting in this historic election.
I think the Web coverage will be much more of a factor this year than 2004, and keeping a lid on anything won't be possible.
from a nail biting perspective, I'd like Senator Obama to have it wrapped safely Tuesday evening with no doubts, lawsuits, voter disenfranchisement anywhere being claimed or endless pundit coverage. I think most Americans would welcome a solid victory decision that evening.
admittedly more of a commentary than diary, perhaps a small Poll would be best.