VOTE-Who will win?

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr The polls don't tell the whole story. The winner will be the candidate who wins the most electoral votes-- not the candidate who wins the highest percentage of votes. That was made clear in the last election. Historically, every incumbent with less than a 50% approval rating (not the percentage of votes, but the percentage of voters who approve of the incumbent's job performance) has lost. Bush's approval rating is below 50%. Also, historically, undecided voters tend to favor the challenger 2:1. Given those factors-- The election goes to the candidate with the most electoral votes, unpopular incuments lose, and undecided voters prefer the challenger-- Kerry looks likely to win the election, if historical trends prevail.

Looking at polls this year, the undecided are 49/49/2 (Bush, Kerry, Nader)

That would be very interesting...If the national polls mattered. The electoral college still prevails, so you need to look at the polls in each individual state, not the national polls.

No wonder Bush is losing.

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr That would be very interesting...If the national polls mattered. The electoral college still prevails, so you need to look at the polls in each individual state, not the national polls. No wonder Bush is losing.

Hmm slate.com (a bastion of liberal fuckheads) have the two candidates tied. Frankly I would want a tie just for the fucking hell of it. Neither candidate will make much of a difference, since the Repub.s will likely be upping their power in both the House and Senate. Remember with a tie, we will probably have Bush as prez and Cheney as VP, Bush as prez and Edwards as VP, or my favorite, Edwards as serving prez and VP.

We create our own reality

Don't forget to vote tomorrow!

GO JOHN KERRY!

Originally posted by Spike GO JOHN KERRY!

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Daschle working his magic with an ole pal

Originally posted by Tristan > Originally posted by Spike> GO JOHN KERRY!

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Daschle working his magic with an ole pal

I presume that you're shocked and outraged that a federal judge would prevent Republican harassment of Native American voters, then?

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr > Daschle working his magic with an ole pal I presume that you're shocked and outraged that a federal judge would prevent Republican harassment of Native American voters, then?

I'm annoyed that a Daschle crony would make such a decision in order to prevent Republican observers to make sure voter fraud is avoided (which was the rumor two years ago when Thune lost in a race for the other SD Senate seat). I find it hard to believe one can be intimidated by the simple fact someone takes down your license plate number; it may be annoying, but it is hardly voter intimidation.

Filming minority voters, watching how they vote, jostling them, following them home...All innocent attempts to protect the integrity of our democracy by the KKK, I mean Republicans.

If Thune really believes the judge acted improperly, why doesn't he appeal? Or file for an investigation into judicial misconduct?

Hint: It's because he's full of shit.

Originally posted by bLuE oRdEr Filming minority voters, watching how they vote, jostling them, following them home...All innocent attempts to protect the integrity of our democracy by the KKK, I mean Republicans. If Thune really believes the judge acted improperly, why doesn't he appeal? Or file for an investigation into judicial misconduct? Hint: It's because he's full of shit.

He did appeal :p

Watching quality NEWSNIGHT on BBC2 over here and have been impressed with the AMERICAN CITIZENS waiting for 2 hours plus at times to get their vote.This would NOT happen over here...we would just piss off to the pub!Due respect,let's just hope they count all the votes. Rocket Mick Does the big turnout favour BUSH or KERRY more?

Originally posted by Rocket Mick Watching quality NEWSNIGHT on BBC2 over here and have been impressed with the AMERICAN CITIZENS waiting for 2 hours plus at times to get their vote.This would NOT happen over here...we would just piss off to the pub!Due respect,let's just hope they count all the votes. Rocket Mick Does the big turnout favour BUSH or KERRY more?

It's believed to help Kerry more since it is thought that young voters and minorities (who both lean to the left) are the ones who comprise this big increase in voters.

Originally posted by Jeff > Originally posted by Rocket Mick> And btw WHO DO YOU THINK WILL COME 2ND?

Barbara...I'll do Jenna first!!!

don't forget Laura and Barbara

Originally posted by Jeff > Originally posted by Rocket Mick> And btw WHO DO YOU THINK WILL COME 2ND?

Barbara...I'll do Jenna first!!!

Your Dept of Homeland Security representative has heard and noted that....GOOD CHOICE!!!!

Come on guys. What's happening. As far as I know east coast polls should be closed now.

The East coast polls are closing, but no actual results yet. The exit polls indicate that Bush is ahead in a handful of 3 southern states, and Kerry is ahead in Vermont. Just what we would expect.

Well, it does share a border with Kentucky. Or I forgot about Indiana. Take your pick.

So far Bush has Indiana, W Virginia, Kentucky, and Georgia

Kerry has Vermont

Originally posted by Jeff Hey...I'm looking at AP's stuff...how is Bush getting Georgia when Kerry has 62% of the reported votes so far?!?!?!

Don't know, don't care as long as Bush gets it.