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Our wonk-in-residence at Guardian US, Harry J Enten is a font of knowledge when it comes to the numbers behind elections. So with just over a month to go until the 2012 US presidential election, we thought there was no time like the present to have Harry poke around on question-and-answer site Quora, in order find – and answer – some of your burning questions. Our wonk-in-residence at Guardian US, Harry J Enten, is a font of knowledge when it comes to the numbers behind elections. So, with just over a month to go until the 2012 US presidential election, we thought there was no time like the present to have Harry poke around on question-and-answer site Quora in order find – and answer – some of your burning questions.
Here's what he found:Here's what he found:
What voting options are there for those who feel disillusioned by both the Democrats and Republicans this November?What voting options are there for those who feel disillusioned by both the Democrats and Republicans this November?
You can vote for none-of-the-above (an actual option in Nevada) by writing in a fictional character like Mickey Mouse.You can vote for none-of-the-above (an actual option in Nevada) by writing in a fictional character like Mickey Mouse.
Why do a majority of respondents in a recent survey think Barack Obama will win 2012 Presidential Election?Why do a majority of respondents in a recent survey think Barack Obama will win 2012 Presidential Election?
Most people think Obama is going to win because Obama is very likely to win at this point.Most people think Obama is going to win because Obama is very likely to win at this point.
How likely is Vern Buchanan to lose his congressional seat? How likely is Vern Buchanan to lose his congressional seat?
Most district-by-district analyses, which take into account redistricting, have Republicans holding on to their majority by a fairly safe margin.Most district-by-district analyses, which take into account redistricting, have Republicans holding on to their majority by a fairly safe margin.
Why hasn't there been a recent presidential election poll in South Carolina as of 20 Sept 2012?Why hasn't there been a recent presidential election poll in South Carolina as of 20 Sept 2012?
The state is safe Romney territory.The state is safe Romney territory.
Leave them in the comments below, or use #AskHarry on Twitter. You can also help further the conversation on Quora by commenting on Harry's answered questions here.Leave them in the comments below, or use #AskHarry on Twitter. You can also help further the conversation on Quora by commenting on Harry's answered questions here.
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