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Gazoo

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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #375 on: November 04, 2008, 01:42:08 AM »
Quote from: SFGuy on November 04, 2008, 01:24:29 AM
Any predictions??

I have Obama getting 338 Electoral votes to McCain's 200 but I have Florida going Obama, which probably will be wrong.

I'll take Obama at 314.  Feeling pessimistic about PA, but optimistic elsewhere.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #376 on: November 04, 2008, 07:58:10 AM »
Redskins seal McCain's fate?

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In 16 of the 17 presidential elections since the Redskins moved to Washington in 1937, the incumbent party has kept the White House if the team won its last home game before the election while the out-of-power party has taken over if the Redskins lost. (The only exception came four years ago, when the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers but President Bush won reelection.)

So how did the Redskins do in its Monday Night Football appearance at FedEx Field here in Landover on Election Eve this year? Crushed, ignominiously, 23-6.

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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #377 on: November 04, 2008, 09:27:23 AM »
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #378 on: November 04, 2008, 09:41:24 AM »
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #379 on: November 04, 2008, 09:47:01 AM »
Quote from: Alicat on November 04, 2008, 09:41:24 AM
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.
last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #380 on: November 04, 2008, 09:48:02 AM »
Quote from: ggould on November 04, 2008, 09:47:01 AM
Quote from: Alicat on November 04, 2008, 09:41:24 AM
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.
last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.

Those slimy weasels. This is the one issue I wish I was still in CA to vote against.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #381 on: November 04, 2008, 09:53:40 AM »
Quote from: urth on November 04, 2008, 09:48:02 AM
Quote from: ggould on November 04, 2008, 09:47:01 AM
Quote from: Alicat on November 04, 2008, 09:41:24 AM
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.
last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.

Those slimy weasels. This is the one issue I wish I was still in CA to vote against.

indeed -- I got that robocall too. Ick!

In addition to that TV spot I mentioned the other day (the No on 8 one with Samuel L Jackson, which had been running quite a bit the past 4 days), I saw one last nite that was a spoof of the John Hodgman/Justin Long, PC/Mac ads -- a young woman says "I'm the constitution", and this creepy "Yes on 8" guy tries to chat her up, but she rebuffs him. Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOtzmPnGTGc
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #382 on: November 04, 2008, 11:09:02 AM »
Aside from the presidential election, which I have high hopes for at this point, it would be really great if the Dems could capture a few more seats in the senate (is 60 too many to hope for?)

Heard one scary scenario regarding Ted Stevens in Alaska, however. If he's somehow still able to pull off a win after his conviction on seven felony charges, he resigns after he takes office. As governor, Palin gets to appoint his successor, so she appoints herself.

And that, my friends, scares the crap out of me.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #383 on: November 04, 2008, 11:15:33 AM »
Quote from: urth on November 04, 2008, 11:09:02 AM
Aside from the presidential election, which I have high hopes for at this point, it would be really great if the Dems could capture a few more seats in the senate (is 60 too many to hope for?)

Heard one scary scenario regarding Ted Stevens in Alaska, however. If he's somehow still able to pull off a win after his conviction on seven felony charges, he resigns after he takes office. As governor, Palin gets to appoint his successor, so she appoints herself.

And that, my friends, scares the crap out of me.

can she legally appoint herself?  Maybe she'll appoint Todd.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #384 on: November 04, 2008, 11:22:53 AM »
Regarding Starbucks and Ben&Jerry's Election Day promotions, heard on newsradio this morn that its illegal to provide gifts in exchange for voting.  I believe the law is no gifts in exchange for a specific vote (person or measure), but promoting the general idea of voting is probably okay, but just as in any other contest "no purchase necessary," so 'Bucks and B&J's legally should give coffee, ice cream to anyone that asks today, no proof of voting necessary!
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #385 on: November 04, 2008, 12:49:58 PM »
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #386 on: November 04, 2008, 03:00:37 PM »
There are lots of voting anecdotes, some of which are deeply moving, posted over on Politco.com.

Two excerpts:

Tim Schmitz, college professor, SC:
Went to vote at Southside Baptist Church on a cool, clear early morning. Turnout was heavy at 8:30am, and I waited about 90 minutes to touch the screen. When I left the church, one elderly African American woman exclaimed to another: "Oh, happy day! What a joyous and blessed day!" I was struck in a very tangible way by the enormity of what this country is about to do. 

Mark Pepe, Printing Manager, CT:
I voted at 6:45 this morning and found everything went smoothly in our little suburb. As I walked to my car, I found myself behind a 75-ish African-American woman and her son. Almost approaching the parking lot, she stopped and broke down. I overheard her son ask what was wrong. "I NEVER thought I would be able to cast a vote for a black man!" With that, she collected herself (and I myself) and we proceeded to our cars. If this isn't democracy in action, I don't know what is!
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #387 on: November 04, 2008, 03:35:34 PM »
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #388 on: November 04, 2008, 03:55:21 PM »
moving this over from the 10@10 thread this morning:
Quote from: Wayback on November 04, 2008, 11:32:40 AM
Quote from: darryl on November 04, 2008, 11:19:36 AM
Right -- KGO-TV at 11 last night mentioned in the teaser that "it might be in violation of some federal voting laws", but then didn't follow-up, simply saying Starbucks and Krispy Kreme were giving away free coffee and donuts to anyone who voted.
But another story I heard or read said you didn't even have to vote, just go up and ask.
I believe the fine print in the Starbucks commercial said "Just walk up and say 'I voted' and receive a free brewed coffee."  So I guess they saying they don't care if you lie.
Yes, I believe the law is no gifts in exchange for a specific vote (person or measure), but promoting the general idea of voting is probably okay, but just as in any other contest: "no purchase necessary."

Here's what the NY Times has to say about election freebies.  Be sure to read to the end.
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Re: We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make -- Election 2008
« Reply #389 on: November 04, 2008, 04:02:07 PM »
very first results of the day:

with 3% of Indiana precincts reporting it's Obama 50-48.
with 9% of Kentucky precincts rporting it's McCain 51-48.

Polls closed 2 mins ago in VT, VA, SC, KY, IN & GA.
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