Here’s How Nate Silver Determines Obama’s Chances of Winning

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Nate Silver publishes a daily number that represents Barack Obama’s chances of being re-elected. As I write this on October 27, Silver’s magic number is 74%.

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Nate Silver explains his scientific approach to picking winners in elections.