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November 5th, 2012
12:00 PM ET

What's the quickest way to 270 electoral votes? Christine Romans explains

With 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency, CNN’s Christine Romans and John Berman explain the quickest way for either campaign to reach the magic number.

They also break down the complications on securing votes in those particular swing-states based on the latest polling.


Filed under: 2012 Race • Politics
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  1. Vanessa

    What is the least way for the president to reach 270 votes?

    November 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  2. clem kadiddle

    the quickest way for the gop to get into the white house is to start over with a new candidate and platform or apply for a custodial job there.this really proves the the gop (gullible old party) really can't do math. mitts numbers just don't add up.

    November 5, 2012 at 4:28 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  3. 58 wolf kennel

    I've always admired Suzi Quatro's hairdo. The fact that Christine Romans continues to pay homage to it does my old heart proud.

    November 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm | Report abuse | Reply

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