2008 Election Contest!
Published October 16, 2008 @ 12:19PM PT
Polls today show Barack Obama leading John McCain in the presidential election, but will that lead remain? Will the Democrats have the sweep in the Senate and House of Representatives predicted by some political pundits? Will public disenchantment with incumbents in general instead cause upsets for both parties? Here’s your chance to make your best guess – and win some money and notoriety while you do it.This year, we want you to predict who will win the presidential election nationwide, and in five battleground states. We also chose several of the hottest, most-contested, most-watched congressional races across the country. So, here’s your chance to cast your best guess as to what will happen on Nov. 4 (and, win $100). Enter now!
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