You’re right (highlighted portion of response). As I understand it this is being hailed as a good sign for Democrats. Implying that mostly Democrats vote early. If I accept that premise I’m left wondering why they aren’t turning out as much as in the general election. We can perhaps say 30% of the 625,000 are Republicans. I think that might be overly generous though.Actually, the lint parallels the line from the general election after the Christmas plateau. You're right that there isn't evidence of a "pent up demand" that would have made for a sharper angle of assent in the following days. There is nothing in the article about how the votes are distributed. If Chomsky's article is accurate, then this might reflect a reduced Republican turn out.
Yes, agreed.Parallel but not equal. Perhaps it will catch up in the next few days but at this point 625,000 less is a lot.
I used to work in GA. Buckhead is a great party town. The whole area is much more liberal than people think. Theres a gay section in atlanta where all the crosswalks are rainbows and stuff.Hah! Even when you take what should be my side, we still disagree!
My gut says the Dems will fall short, because . . . Georgia. I find it hard to believe the Old South will relinquish so easily. But I must admit the numbers as reported in the article are reasonably positive.
I do swear, that if GA turns Blue, I'm going to visit when it's Covid safe! I want to get a feel for what Southern Liberalism is like, and how it sits alongside the remnants of the Old South. Hopefully, it's moderate & sensible and can still reference its conservative roots. If Georgia goes San Francisco, I think I'll cry.
Yes, agreed.
I finally broke down and read Chomsky's article. It says that the Democrats numbers are 80% of what they were in the last election and the Republicans are at two thirds. So both are down at this point compared to the last election. Republicans just more so. Republicans have a good ground game prepared for election day and both parties have events planned to get out the vote. It could go either way. Another nail biter coming up. Let's hope it doesn't take long to resolve this time.You’re right (highlighted portion of response). As I understand it this is being hailed as a good sign for Democrats. Implying that mostly Democrats vote early. If I accept that premise I’m left wondering why they aren’t turning out as much as in the general election. We can perhaps say 30% of the 625,000 are Republicans. I think that might be overly generous though.
Thanks. My pleasure. Have a great new year's eve.
Very thought provoking thread Chomsky. Thanks for giving me something to think about.
Thanks for the 411.I used to work in GA. Buckhead is a great party town. The whole area is much more liberal than people think. Theres a gay section in atlanta where all the crosswalks are rainbows and stuff.
I'm thinking Bearpoker and her ilk believe they can get a high-level job in the new Communist government. Maybe as an SS officerI recommend you sit home and never vote again against the all powerful Democrats who are taking over the world. At least you won't get COVID.
I don't. I was responding to a leftwing gripe.Why are you supporting a socialist give away?
Yea, but leave the bigger cities and it turns into hickville pretty quick.I used to work in GA. Buckhead is a great party town. The whole area is much more liberal than people think. Theres a gay section in atlanta where all the crosswalks are rainbows and stuff.
In the general the burbs split their tickets. Question is: Will they now take out their disgust with Trumps shenanigans out on the Republican candidates?Yea, but leave the bigger cities and it turns into hickville pretty quick.
Suburbs will be key. Do they go enough blue to hold off the toothless wave.
Can democrats steal another election? Advocating for people to move into GA to cast votes, more mystery mail in ballots, failure to verify signatures or no signatures at all? Hopefully there will be much better over-site for this election than the previous one.Strong early-vote turnout gives Dems hope in Georgia runoffs
Democrats are encouraged by stats that show their voters are overperforming with early voting set to conclude later this week.www.politico.com
It appears there's some positive signs for Dems in the GA early-voting stats. The article is chock-full of details, and I've included some excerpts above. But, I do suggest reading the article - if you're so inclined.
Most Republicans are Christians who play fair and expect others to do the same.
The democrats and the media have to sell the idea that the democrats can and will win so they can manipulate the vote more easily. This is what they did in the presidential election with claims of Biden's huge lead in the polls. Sell the illusion of winning before they steal it.Counting chickens again?
That is what I see in these Democratic optimism stories about early voting and think they do more damage by ginning up the Republican response to come out on election day.
Trump wants Biden’s fraudulent votes thrown out.Is that why Trump wants all of Biden’s votes thrown out but all of his own kept?
Can democrats steal another election? Advocating for people to move into GA to cast votes, more mystery mail in ballots, failure to verify signatures or no signatures at all? Hopefully there will be much better over-site for this election than the previous one.
Yes. Democrats are all geared up. They promise to remember to steal both elections this time. Kamala threatened to bring out her whip if they forget again.Can democrats steal another election? Advocating for people to move into GA to cast votes, more mystery mail in ballots, failure to verify signatures or no signatures at all? Hopefully there will be much better over-site for this election than the previous one.
Trump wants Biden’s fraudulent votes thrown out.
The democrats and the media have to sell the idea that the democrats can and will win so they can manipulate the vote more easily. This is what they did in the presidential election with claims of Biden's huge lead in the polls. Sell the illusion of winning before they steal it.
Which ones?
To paraphrase that icon of Republican polity, Sarah "Mama Grizzly" Palin, "All of them!"
I agree. It's still GA, after all.
But, GA did flip against Trump. And, it's a unique election. These two factors give me some hope, along with the fired-up Abrams' African-American voting bloc.
Remember, folks: if the vote totals change and the GOP wins, it was rigged. Massive voter fraud like you've never seen before! SAD!
Many of whom have voted absentee. Imagine that, Democrats continue to actually take a pandemic seriously while Republicans blow it off.
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