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PoliGAF Election Day 2008 Thread of A New Dawn in America (OBAMA ELECT)

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lobdale

3 ft, coiled to the sky
Haven't posted here yet, but thanks for a hundred pages of entertaining reading that has a butt that won't quit.
 

Yaweee

Member
I'm disappointed hillaryis44.org isn't live blogging election day. I would have loved to see their electoral analysis. =(
 

Barrett2

Member
ViperVisor said:
Glenn Beck is truly concerned we are moving towards fascism.

Bitter Tear Face!

I love how conservatives horribly abuse and misinterpret the term fascism. All these talk radio hacks would benefit greatly by signing up for Political Ideologies 101 at their local community college.
 

GaimeGuy

Volunteer Deputy Campaign Director, Obama for America '16
Update:

Okay, I got a copy of my lease, and I went back to the polling place, and the eleciton judge said that wasn't an acceptable proof of residence, either. She said I needed a utility bill from within the last 30 days to prove my residency.

Well, guess what? The utility bills are all in the name of one of my fucking roommates, so I can't prove that I live in the building two fucking blocks away according to her.


My parents are driving out here to pick me up. They'll take me to the place I currently AM registered to vote at.


So much for the wonderful same-day registration BULLSHIT we have here.
 
ToxicAdam said:
Why are you Obama voters voting today? Didn't you get the memo that you were supposed to show up on Nov. 5th, due to the expected high turnout?
I voted yesterday in the abandoned warehouse five blocks from here. There was no line whatsoever. I feel good about voting. It'll make a difference.



Edit: I do think they should use better paper for their ballots. It seemed like toilet paper. Sheesh!
 

syllogism

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Battleground poll is a partnership of two firms, one republican and one democratic. The 50-48 is the republican side's estimation, the democratic one predicts 51.5% - 46.5%
 

Monroeski

Unconfirmed Member
Souldriver said:
Your sixth point is really understandable. I also realise now that you like and dislike some things of both. However, I still think -for me personally- that I'd be able to make up my mind on what I think are the more important issues, and vote according to those.
It does kind of annoy me that I can't decide when everyone else seems to be having these hopium religious experiences or anti socialism parties.

Everyone else seems so divided, wish I could get in on the fun. :D
 

Keylime

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GaimeGuy said:
Update:

Okay, I got a copy of my lease, and I went back to the polling place, and the eleciton judge said that wasn't an acceptable proof of residence, either. She said I needed a utility bill from within the last 30 days to prove my residency.

Well, guess what? The utility bills are all in the name of one of my fucking roommates, so I can't prove that I live in the building two fucking blocks away according to her.


My parents are driving out here to pick me up. They'll take me to the place I currently AM registered to vote at.


So much for the wonderful same-day registration BULLSHIT we have here.
http://www.866ourvote.org/

Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you think you have a legitimate case.
 

Barrett2

Member
GaimeGuy said:
Update:

Okay, I got a copy of my lease, and I went back to the polling place, and the eleciton judge said that wasn't an acceptable proof of residence, either. She said I needed a utility bill from within the last 30 days to prove my residency.

Well, guess what? The utility bills are all in the name of one of my fucking roommates, so I can't prove that I live in the building two fucking blocks away according to her.


My parents are driving out here to pick me up. They'll take me to the place I currently AM registered to vote at.


So much for the wonderful same-day registration BULLSHIT we have here.

What state do you live in? I want to look up your state's laws. That shit sounds suspicious
 

E-phonk

Banned
We are holding an election night party tonight (Belgium) at my place. So far I can stream MSNBC and Fox for live results, and CNN on tv if I want (not really - but mostly as backup if the MSNBC stream fails).

Now my question: is there any way that I would be able to receive the daily show in a stream? I'd really love to catch their live reporting. I remember I was able to watch it in 2004, but I can't remember how it worked. Will they be streaming for the occasion?

Also: we will drink a beer for every battlestate or current mccain state that gets called for Obama. Wish me luck on getting very drunk!
 

Kildace

Member
syllogism said:
Battleground poll is a partnership of two firms, one republican and one democratic. The 50-48 is the republican side's estimation, the democratic one predicts 51.5% - 46.5%

So how does this work? Do they both get the same polling data and then apply different LV models?
 

Speevy

Banned
I know this is an annoying question, but where and when will the first leaked exit polls be posted?


I'm...so....anxious...
 

sangreal

Member
GaimeGuy said:
Update:

Okay, I got a copy of my lease, and I went back to the polling place, and the eleciton judge said that wasn't an acceptable proof of residence, either. She said I needed a utility bill from within the last 30 days to prove my residency.

Well, guess what? The utility bills are all in the name of one of my fucking roommates, so I can't prove that I live in the building two fucking blocks away according to her.


My parents are driving out here to pick me up. They'll take me to the place I currently AM registered to vote at.


So much for the wonderful same-day registration BULLSHIT we have here.

Call the Obama or ACLU voting hotline! They should be able to help you or get a lawyer to help you
 
syllogism said:
Battleground poll is a partnership of two firms, one republican and one democratic. The 50-48 is the republican side's estimation, the democratic one predicts 51.5% - 46.5%

Meh. That Battleground Poll has been almost entirely useless this entire General election. It was fundamentally broken for half of the cycle and then when they "fixed it", it still never logically responded to what was going on in the world. It can be ignored.
 
APF said:
Having gone through public school I can understand that sentiment.

Well down South I can tell you that ain't the case as it's a move toward creationism and anti-liberal theology for the crones who dominate school boards locally.
 

Indigo

Member
Mango Positive said:
I fully support a requirement that people must pass an intelligence test before being allowed to vote.

Under Jim Crow laws, many southern states adopted literacy tests in order to disenfranchise minority voters.
 

ronito

Member
Stoney Mason said:
Well down South I can tell you that ain't the case as it's a move toward creationism and anti-liberal theology for the crones who dominate school boards locally.
which is, in fact, a move towards fascism. See?
 

Grug

Member
Its a shame the campaign has to end.

The 'Hopium' as you all call it will never be more potent than it is today.

I have no doubt that Obama is a fine, idealistic and honorable man, but he has to face a whole system of corrupt lobbyists, special interest and congressmen looking out for number one, not to mention he has also been handed a dire economic crisis to boot.

Sorry to harsh the buzz. :(
 
ZeroTolerance said:
Good man. Which borough though and how was demographic ? Even though I know O will carry this state.

Queens was crazy. 30 minute wait because there were six Election Districts in one elementary school and my district (lots of apartments) had four times as many voters as the one next to me. This is going to be a big deal in midwest cities I think.
 

hadareud

The Translator
typhonsentra said:
You live in a tiny country? It isn't like this everywhere, it's justs that it's difficult to judge when certain areas will have a large influx of new voters which leave some places unprepared.
not it isn't like that everywhere. Actually, nowhere it is like that.

Well apart from some 3rd world countries I suppose.
 

Keylime

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PoliGAF's PPM is rising at an astronomical rate...
 
lawblob said:
What state do you live in? I want to look up your state's laws. That shit sounds suspicious


Yeah, considering a lease is a legal binding document, and proves you have a place of residence, it should pass. It does here in Wisconsin.
 
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