US Election Open Thread | 385 comments (385 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Massive black turnout in West Philly. Already 50% of registered voters in.

Commenters say massive turnout in South Florida. Miami-Dade and Broward counties seeing 5- to 6-hour lines. Sounds like our folks may be showing up.

Be nice to America. Or we'll bring democracy to your country.

by Drew J Jones (pedobear@pennstatefootball.com) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 02:37:38 PM EST
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Re: Turnout (4.00 / 4)

Hundreds converged on polling precincts in Missouri, a crucial battleground state. Norma Storms, a 78-year-old resident of Raytown, said her driveway was filled with cars left by voters who couldn't get into nearby parking lots.
"I have never seen anything like this in all my born days," she said. "I am just astounded."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27531033/

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.

by Ted Welch (tedwelch-at-mac-dot-com) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 02:53:20 PM EST
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Which is strange coming out of Missouri, where they often talk of "unborn" days.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 03:05:26 PM EST
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Re: Turnout (none / 1)

Will this depress the turnout in Cali? Not that it matters.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 03:06:47 PM EST
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I dont know that it will, It looks like it's one of those times where everyone just wants to say that they were there.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 03:25:39 PM EST
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Re: Turnout (4.00 / 2)

Reading anecdotal evidence of people standing in line in Hollywood.

Beginning to look like a massive turn-out on the Dem side.

Ever since I learnt about confirmation bias I've started seeing it everywhere

by ATinNM on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 03:53:38 PM EST
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