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Predicting the 2004 Pres. Election

3 durable postsStarted 2004-10-15Latest 2004-10-16

#5526Post 1 of 32004-10-15

The future's market is a great indicator for these kinds of events. Take a look at this probabilities graph of the Iowa Electronic Markets for the 2004 US Presidential Election Winner Takes All Market.

[url=http://128.255.244.60/graphs/graph_Pres04_WTA_flash.cfm]Iowa Electronic Futures Market for 2004 US Presidential Election[/url]

Looks like Bush has a good lead, I think I may drop a Benjamin or more for Bush. :Bingo:

#281239Post 2 of 32004-10-15

Futures contracts on the election? Crazy! How can I get in on this?

#281258Post 3 of 32004-10-16

[quote=neoee";p="66773]Futures contracts on the election? Crazy! How can I get in on this?[/quote]

You can get in on all the action, you just have to create an account. Maximum amount you can put in is currently capped at $500. Click the link below to get started. This is not a joke. It seems like betting but it is totally legal believe or not.

[url=http://www.biz.uiowa.edu/iem/accounts/]Create an account with Iowa Electronic Futures Market System[/url]