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Election Predictors Who Got It Wrong

Many pundits ruled out Obama victory early

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(Newser) – With the election over, what's more fun than calling out all those whose predictions were off—way off. Der Spiegel lists some highlights:

  • "He cannot win, Bill. He cannot win." Hillary Clinton, on Barack Obama
  • "We'll win Florida." Rudy Giuliani
  • "Virginians are really getting fired up for this ticket of McCain and Palin." George Allen
  • "Romney for the Republicans, Hillary for the Democrats." Ann Coulter, on the nominees

  • "The common sense of Americans will override curiosity about Barack Obama." Hugh Hewitt
  • Obama has "been dead in the water since the primaries." Rush Limbaugh
  • Americans "will cast their ballots for the McCain-Palin ticket." President Bush

"We'll win Florida," Rudy Giuliani assured earlier. The swing state went to Obama.   (AP Photo)
Ann Coulter predicted Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton would be their parties' nominees.
Ann Coulter predicted Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton would be their parties' nominees.   (AP Photo)
Hillary Clinton reportedly told Bill Richardson that Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton reportedly told Bill Richardson that Barack Obama "cannot win."   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
Nov 6, 08 9:45 PM CST
My favorite is the quote from Rush Limbaugh, I hope he is crying in his palms Reply
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NewserScooter
Nov 7, 08 7:40 AM CST
Are you kidding? Rush disliked McCain, and a Dem president will give him far more listeners, and a louder voice, an therefore a bigger check. I doubt he could really be happier. Reply
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jaguarj
Nov 7, 08 2:56 PM CST
No, Rush, you have been dead in the water for s long time. Pull your head out!! Reply
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radnip
Jan 21, 09 5:02 AM CST
McCain and Pallin should interview their supporters who bought guns, thought the world would end, the terrorists would take over D.C. and Obama would delete any mention of God in his speeches, etc. Those would make fantastic interviews. Reply
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