Could close race produce a popular/electoral vote split?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/05/politics/electoral-split/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 (http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/05/politics/electoral-split/index.html?hpt=hp_t2)
Could we see a Romney/ Biden or Obama/Ryan outcome? Before commenting, read the article.
If Ohio turns out to be the key state, the nation may have to wait. Provisional ballots can only be counted after Election Day and local election boards are given up to 10 days to determine eligibility. Discrepancies such as recent address or name changes could complicate a process, where every vote is considered in play.