Returns so Far

At this point CNN's projections are showing Obama with a 174-64 electoral vote lead. It's important to note, however, that so far none of the states with projected results have switched sides compared to how they voted in 2004. And since the final total four years ago was 286-252, that only requires a switch of 17 electoral votes (270 is needed to win). This also assumes, however, that none of the Democratic states from 2004 will go Republican this year.

If either Florida OR Ohio switch sides, that would certainly make the difference. However, no projections on either one so far.

While the polls have been closed for more than two hours in Virginia, it also remains up in the air. And here's a remarkable statistic: By 10 AM almost 50% of the eligible voters in Virginia had voted.

Yeah, and every one of them was in front of me at 6:30.