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Re: Election 2012
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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11/06/12 02:36 PM
11/06/12 02:36 PM
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Joe Biden voting today in Delaware (8th time his name has been on the ballot in that sttae) was asked if this was the last time he'll see his name on the ballot. He said "No, I don't think so." Biden '16, because we need a comedian back at the White House. http://www.inquisitr.com/389373/biden-20...te-for-himself/(or was he talking about his son?) EDIT - last Gallup tracking poll conducted before he election (11/3-11/5), the President's approval rating is at 52%, with 44% disapproval rating. I don't believe a President with 50% or above approval rating on Gallup has ever lost re-election.
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: Just Lou]
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11/06/12 02:38 PM
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VA polls close at 7PM EST tonight. This state could tell us very early who is gonna win. If they call it for Obama early, it will probably be an early night. I love the excitement BUT I kind of hope you're right and we DO know early. Yet, I am not so sure that will happen.  TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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11/06/12 02:46 PM
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VA polls close at 7PM EST tonight. This state could tell us very early who is gonna win. If they call it for Obama early, it will probably be an early night. I love the excitement BUT I kind of hope you're right and we DO know early. Yet, I am not so sure that will happen. It used to be networks wanted to be the first one to call an election or state. After the 2000 fiasco, not so much.
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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11/06/12 02:56 PM
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VA polls close at 7PM EST tonight. This state could tell us very early who is gonna win. If they call it for Obama early, it will probably be an early night. I love the excitement BUT I kind of hope you're right and we DO know early. Yet, I am not so sure that will happen. Years ago, one or more of the networks would announce a predicted winner early based on the East coast states' exit polls. That was more or less stopped when West coasters would stay away from the polls figuring their votes wouldn't make a difference. Still, I enjoy watching the returns come in.
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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11/06/12 03:05 PM
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In the past, elections notoriously were called early on the networks before the west coast voting booths were closed, making many people feel like their votes didn't matter.
(Obama's victory wasn't called until 11 4 years ago when the west coast polls closed.)
Then again, I bet that problem returns if we have another landslide election. I have always voted during the day (when I went to the polls) so it didn't really affect me. However, I can see where it does take something out of it when you know the winner before your vote is cast. IF your guy didn't win why vote & if you're guy did win, why vote?  Of course that's excluding the importance of whatever propositions are on ballots. TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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11/06/12 03:13 PM
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Mitt still has time to tell us what tax loopholes/deductions he'd eliminate or to show us his tax returns.  Yea, that's gonna happen. I read that in L.A. if you need a ride to the polls, there's a 800 number you can call for a free taxi ride. TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: klydon1]
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11/06/12 03:24 PM
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I just spoke by phone with my 98 year old grandmother (born 6 years before women had the right to vote), who had voted about an hour ago. She's never missed an election and has voted in the same polling place since 1935. She warned us that she was not putting up with the Voter ID thing in PA, and while the Commonwealth Court delayed implementation of the law, poll workers are still asking for it though you're not required to have the ID to vote.
Well, they asked her, and got more than an earful from her according to my parents. She used to babysit the poll worker, who is now in his 70s.
Kly, God bless your grandma.  I'd be happy to live that long let alone be of the physical/mental state to go out and vote. I see a judge has stepped in. Sounds like it's the same area in which your grandmother voted. http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/29040...y#axzz2BSai8do7TIS Just am hearing that it's extremely heavy voting in VA with crowds that began forming...get this.....at 3:30 a.m. 
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: klydon1]
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11/06/12 03:32 PM
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I just spoke by phone with my 98 year old grandmother (born 6 years before women had the right to vote), who had voted about an hour ago. She's never missed an election and has voted in the same polling place since 1935. She warned us that she was not putting up with the Voter ID thing in PA, and while the Commonwealth Court delayed implementation of the law, poll workers are still asking for it though you're not required to have the ID to vote.
Well, they asked her, and got more than an earful from her according to my parents. She used to babysit the poll worker, who is now in his 70s. I love that old lady!!!!!! God bless her!!!!
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: Lilo]
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11/06/12 07:02 PM
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Ha ha ha!!!! I wonder if Big Bird will have to show his ID? LOL TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: Mark]
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11/06/12 07:11 PM
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Heard on WGN Radio that they expect over 70% turn out in Illinois... not including the registered dead voters in Cook County! Ahhh, the home of "Vote early and often".
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Re: Election 2012
[Re: Just Lou]
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11/06/12 10:32 PM
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With 80% of the vote in, there's only 3K difference in Florida. Don't expect to see Florida called anytime soon. The counties that haven't reported more will PROBABLY go to Obama, but I sure as hell don't want a repeat of 2000. Big win for Obama in Pennsylvania!!
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