How Close was the American Idol vote?
491776
It was VERY close.......the top one had 33.68% of the votes and Elliott had 33.06%.
344905
I DO I DO, THIS SEASON OF AMERICAN IDOL IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE LAST ONE, THESE PEOPLE HAVE SO MUCH TALENT I DONT KNOW WHO IS GOING TO WIN!!!!!!
613574
My guess is that the American Idol voting system was largely to blame.  Somebody calling for Chris couldn't do so if they line was busy.  This is probably the biggest flaw in the voting system and has probably been responsible on more than one occassion for the elimination of good singers.  Apparently if you're on Idol, you not only have to be a good singer, you have to hope that your fans can actually have a chance to vote :S.
495136
It was very shocking, however he did not have his best night.  Kat should have been booted, hoever she is too damn FINE!  So the votes went to her hot and sext look instead of Chris.  Elliot and Taylor have their fanbase.  It is a major top 3.  Major.  There is no way to know who will win.  I pick Elliot simply because he is the best singer.  Taylor however is the best performer, and Katherine sings the best for a female this year and I think she may be better than Carrie Underwood from last year.  It will be a thriller.....
518637
Elliott Yamin had the lowest number of votes (33%).  The two others received 33.2% and 33.8%, so it was very close.
690926
I think it would be better. However, the producers of American Idol are smart. Instead of telling the contestants... "This many people voted for you because you suck, you lost, bye!" they say "This many people voted for you because they like you, sorry it wasn't enough, but at least someone likes you!" You see what I'm trying to say... it's psychology!
553480
It was a tough decision, when it is the final two one of the idol has to win.  Katharine McPhee was a good singer. Everyone felt that Taylor is much more better than Katharine.  America felt that he should be the next American Idol because everyone liked him by his singing and personality.  I felt that Katharine should have deserve the title if she did win.  Since, Katharine is the runner up, she learned that she made it through the competition and she never gives up.  If I was in her shadow either I win or lose, all I care about that I succeed making it to the final.
518766
I loved Chris, as most of America did, and thought he was guaranteed the win.  At this point, I really hope Taylor wins.  Katherine is an ok singer most of the time, but she is very inconsistent in her performances.  My friends at the karaoke pub usually do as well as she does, depending on how much they've had to drink:)  However, America is so wrapped up in looks and the "total package" that I think Kat will win because she looks the part.
1066428
Does that really matter?  Seriously, while all of these "American Idol" people may, and I stress, may have talent, the fact remains that we are a society that focuses on the outer shell of a person.  Lots of women found him sexy, so they tend to vote on looks, outside of him getting massive support from the southern states.. as with Kat -- her voice may be good, her choice of songs really did not showcase her talent.  I only caught glimpses of the show, as I do not support these reality shows.\n\nJust remember that superficially, the better looking of the batch will always make the cut now matter how so-so their talent is.
1127766
61 Million votes\n\nThat's how.
411062
I don't think that it is more people, it is people voting more than once.  In an election, you only get one vote in American Idol you can vote as many times as you can.
703709
In MN, they said that 56% (or 57%, can't remember exactly) of registered voters actually voted. And that is actually down just a little from the last midterm election. \n\nNation wide, I believe I heard it was 40% of registered voters.
731870
I voted first thing this morning!  The lines were pitifully short, and I really hope it picks up.  \n\nThe link below has info on polling places, hours, and sample ballots for every district in the entire country.\n\nVOTE!!!
465953
Kelly should (and probably will) go home tonight.\n\nElliott & Katherine should win, if it was TRULY a singing contest. . . unfortunately, it's largely a popularity contest, so Chris will probably win with the Tiger Beat vote.
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the american idol website
578659
GO TO AMERICAN IDOL.COM THAT WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THE IDOL EVER DID. I KNOW AMERICA VOTES BUT COME ON HE WAS THE BEST IDOL EVER
384391
damn it!  I'm on Pacific time, I haven't seen AI yet...really? Bucky?  I thought he was really good.  And I did like him a lot, I thought he would go to the final 3.  I didn't like Ace's....you're right! I voted for Bucky, not for Ace...what happened?????