From the Oct. 21, 2012, Chicago Tribune by Rob Manker.
"Between now and Nov. 6, no shortage of polls and pundits will attempt to predict the big winner on Election Day....Some indicators will claim to be scientific, others will not. These fall into the latter category."
THE HEIGHT FACTOR
The Theory: the taller of the two presidential candidates will win the election.
Accuracy: The taller one has won 19 times and lost 8 dating to 1896. Two listed candidates of the same height--Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in 1992 and Woodrow Wilson and Charles E. Hughes in 1916.
This Year: Obama 6'1", Romney reportedly 6'2" (something else he won't release?)
Resulting Prediction: Romney
THE REDSKINS RULE
The Theory:If the Washington Redskins win their last home game before the election, the incumbent will win. If not, the incumbent loses.
Accuracy: True in 17 of 18 cases
This Year: The Redskins play the Carolina Panthers tomorrow.
Resulting Prediction: TBD Updated 11-5. The Redskins lost, so expect the non-incumbent party, that'd be the Republicans to win. That'd be Romney.
What If the Game Ends in a Tie? --Cooter
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