Update: The final numbers are Bush 51, Kerry 48%. Bush, 286, Kerry 252.

Bump and Update: Today's the day. The contest will remain open until 6:00 pm ET. Get your predictions in...and your contributions if you want a prize for winning. The pot is now up to $55.00.

Update: Great roundup of blogger predictions here.

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11/1/04 3pm
Bump and Update: As promised, this thread's being bumped so you can keep making and revising your projections. As to a prize, only $5 has been turned into Paypal so far, so there may not be one. If more comes in, it will be divided between the winner(s)and me. If not, the winners have to be satisfied with a mention on TalkLeft.

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Original Post 10/31/ 7pm

The polls open in 36 hours. They close in 48. It's time to weigh in. Who will win in the popular vote? The electoral college? What will the final tally look like?

I'll start. My prediction: