premature elect-elation
Celebrating your candidate's victory before the fat lady sings, the dust settles and the final count is in. A serious medical problem which may result in loss of friends, credibility or face.
If you or a loved one suffers from "premature elect-elation," there IS help. Celebrating before the final count is in, is a serious problem and may result in loss of friends, credibility or face...and if you really think it's over and there are no more surprises to see...you haven't been paying attention for the past year.