In map form!

LA Times’ 2004 Electoral Vote Tracker¹

Rasmussen Reports Electoral College projections²

Electoral-Vote.com’s Electoral Vote Predictor³

ElectoralProjection.com’s Election 2004 Projections⁴

And finally, an animation of the 2004 Presidential Race in map form. See how states have flip-flopped or remained resolute throughout this race.

And one final thought: if two back-to-back very close elections don’t bring about at least some discussion on the topic of reforming the Electoral College system, I don’t know what will…

1: Based on data from PollingReport.com

2: Bill Rasmussen, the Administrative contact on the WHOIS record for rasmussenreports.com is indeed the founder of ESPN and a financeer in Naples, Florida. I have found no indication of his political leanings or any reported bias of the reports. Empirical evidence shows both right and left-leaning sites mentioning their reports.

3: Read their Frequently Asked Questions

4: Their formula is detailed here. On data: “I use the Polling Report and RealClearPolitics for national polls and DC Political Report and RealClearPolitics for state polls.” On objectivity: ” In developing the formula, I made every effort to be objective, rather than biased toward Bush. Yes, I am a huge supporter of the President, but this formula does not, in any way, falsely inflate Bush’s standing.”

And let it be known that regardless of who wins, Jon Edwards is filled with goddamned optimism.