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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:03 PM
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Why couldn't Hillary draw a record turnout in WV today???
Edited on Tue May-13-08 04:04 PM by elizm
Just heard on CNN....they are calling it a 'healthy' turnout but not a record. Hmmm... Is that not the first state that has not had record turnout this year??
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skipos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:05 PM
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1. MI had a crappy turnout
because we were told our votes wouldn't go towards delegates.
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:06 PM
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3. And Obama was not even on the ballot right?? nt
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skipos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:10 PM
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11. Obama, Edwards, Biden and Richardson were not on the ballot
It is funny that all the candidates agreed that MI wouldn't mean anything, we had our low-turnout primary, and then Hillary starts pretending she has always been a champion of counting MI. See my sig below.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:06 PM
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2. Why can't Hillary close the deal?
:rofl:
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Texas Hill Country Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:07 PM
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4. perhaps they are downplaying... perhaps because the polls arent closed yet?
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:07 PM
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6. They know about the turnout long before the polls close. nt
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REACTIVATED IN CT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:09 PM
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8. They never downplayed before. Why would they now?
During other primaries, the reports would come out all day long about the record turnouts.

Time for the fat lady to sing.
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Texas Hill Country Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:14 PM
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17. perhaps cause the media has declared the race over and is biased?
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:19 PM
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24. You have a problem with NUMBERS? nt
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Texas Hill Country Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:22 PM
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28. i would be willing to bet that WV had a record primary turnout, but I was speak as to why the media
would not frame it that way.
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:24 PM
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31. It wasn't the media who framed it that way....It's what officials in WV were calling it. nt
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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:45 PM
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42. Yeah, it's biased to report that Obama is way ahead! That's biased!
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Doityourself Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:20 PM
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25. which means some people aren't as committed as they say...
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Texas Hill Country Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:23 PM
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29. i wasnt talking about actual turnout, i was talking about how media frames the turn out
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Doityourself Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:24 PM
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32. But turnout is turnout...there's an actuality there. You can't fudge it or make it was it is or isnt
Edited on Tue May-13-08 04:25 PM by Doityourself
Btw, it could mean less Obama voters go out to you know..especially if they think he has it all wrapped it. It's not just about Hillary.
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:28 PM
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36. Which would also prove the point...record turnouts are for Obama...not Hillary. nt
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:30 PM
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37. Seriously, can anyone name any other state that has not had a record turnout?
Other than Michigan or Florida because of their unique situations?
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DJ13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:07 PM
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5. Who wants to vote for a candidate who's "Buy Before" date is expired?
Its too late to get excited when the main course is inedible.
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movonne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:17 PM
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22. I think you have the reason that the turn out is slow...how enthusiastic
could one be if you already know who is going to get the nomination..
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Cali_Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:08 PM
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7. Why is Hillary unable to connect?
This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:09 PM
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10. She doesn't inspire. nt
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dana_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:09 PM
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9. It's only 5:00 there? Maybe people are just getting off of work. n/t
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:13 PM
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13. I guess they should brace themselves for the after 5 surge!
Gee, I hope thay can handle it.
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Apollo11 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:13 PM
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12. Maybe because national media have been telling everyone that this race is already over?
That might discourage folks from taking the time and trouble to go vote.
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:14 PM
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18. Which was a DELIBERATE ATTEMPT to suppress the WV
and Kentucky vote so as not to embarrass the presumptuous nominee.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:25 PM
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33. Yeah, riiiiiiiight.
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 05:01 PM
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43. At least we agree on something.....n/t
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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:15 PM
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19. Guess Hillary supporters don't have enough fight in them...
I know it wouldn't stop me!!
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BlueManDude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:14 PM
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14. fear v hope.
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:14 PM
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15. Exit Poll: 51% think Obama is Untrustworthy, 36% think Hillary is
Well that is different than any other state. Gee, I wonder why.
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book_worm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:15 PM
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20. This is the only state where that has happened.
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Cali_Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:16 PM
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21. What in the world?
:wtf:

After all of Hillary's lies?
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:24 PM
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30. Maybe they recognize
the lies AGAINST Hillary.
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JimGinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:28 PM
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35. They BELIEVE She Dodged Sniper Fire?
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:42 PM
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40. Apparently not. Half of her supporters in WV think she was unfair
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_el_pr/campaign_exit_poll_glance
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PoliticalAmazon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:14 PM
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16. Maybe WVAians have had second thoughts about her as president. n/t
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dempartisan23 Donating Member (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:18 PM
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the race is over
no one cares anymore.
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:18 PM
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23. EXIT POLL INFO
Edited on Tue May-13-08 04:22 PM by hnmnf
61% say Clinton is more likely to beat McCain, 37% say Obama is
51% say Obama shares Wright's views, 47% say he doesnt
64% say Economy is the top issue
70% say Clinton shares their values, 45% say Obama does
63% say Clinton is honest, 47% say Obama is
68% think Clinton more qualified to be CIC, 28% say Obama is
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Doityourself Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:21 PM
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27. LOL..WV really is another world huh...first time I've seen polls like this
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invictus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:20 PM
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26. Nobody wants Hillary except the Klan who are opposed to the "Hussian." n/t
Edited on Tue May-13-08 04:29 PM by invictus
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Tesha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:40 PM
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38. Ahh, the LVI, err, LIV Hessian-hater...


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MethuenProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:26 PM
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34. West Viginians were told their votes didn't matter..
By Obama and all his minions.
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kimmerspixelated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:41 PM
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39. Hello? Cuz
No one wants records anymore-they want CD's!!!!!
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 04:44 PM
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41. I figure to let the Clinton supporters have their day
Edited on Tue May-13-08 04:45 PM by eleny
And I'm waiting for the numbers after the polls close.
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NC_Nurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 05:20 PM
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44. No kidding. Why not let them have a big victory and not try to downplay it?
What's the harm in being gracious once in a while?

You'd think it would RUIN the whole primary for some people. :eyes:

I'm with you! :hi:
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