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View Poll Results: *City-Data Presidential Election Poll*
John McCain 280 30.97%
Barack Obama 543 60.07%
Third Party-Independent 57 6.31%
Not voting 24 2.65%
Voters: 904. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 10-28-2008, 12:00 PM
 
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From now until the last poll closes, we will leave this poll open. All comments on this thread will be deleted until the November 4th election day, in which people are then free to post their thoughts and comments. Moderation of this thread will be strictly enforced. Have fun and be sure to vote!
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Old 11-03-2008, 11:32 PM
 
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Well folks, election day is finally here so feel free to use this live, election day thread to converse. Lets keep it civil and enjoy.

Already the first results are in from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire on what is sure to be a pretty amazing and historical day.
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Old 11-03-2008, 11:49 PM
 
Location: Big Island of Hawaii
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Thanks to the time difference, I get to post first!

Here's a link that details what's happening in Hawaii right now...still Monday here:

Early Voters set Hawaii Record: Hawaii Tribune-Herald :: Hilo, Hawaii > Local News (http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2008/11/03/local_news/local02.txt - broken link)

We've broken records for early voting and some are wondering if we might not get close to breaking our record for voter turn-out.

From the article above: Voter turnout was 93.1 percent in 1960 for the first presidential election after statehood in 1959.

We just returned from the Grand Rally held in Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. Neil Abercrombie gave an good speech, of course claiming Obama as a native son...!
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Old 11-03-2008, 11:52 PM
 
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Pretty amazing turn out of early voters. I hope you keep us updated here on the mainland.
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:19 AM
 
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I guess I'm trying not to get too excited....just hopeful....got the Windsor ready to either celebrate or drown my sorrows...

Dixville Notch.......anywhere near Bum Pass ?
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:19 AM
 
Location: TwilightZone
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After I saw all that was left from the primaries I was gonna just vote third party,but I knew it wouldn't make much difference so I figured I'd just go with the Democrat. We need the change is right.
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:43 AM
 
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I'm just happy to be a part of this thread (and maybe even the first page), which should turn out to be a fitting final "mega-thread" for the C-D 2008 presidential election forum... look forward to checking this thread out in the next 20 or so hours!!!

Sure gonna miss you guys/gals after Wednesday or so.
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:48 AM
 
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I was hoping for a bigger sample of voters, say 1000 or higher, in order to get a more accurate feel for how the popular vote might trend. It has fluctuated about where it is within 2% for the past two days, so will be interesting to see. 788 so far, not too bad for out neck of the woods.

This election cycle seems almost like riding on a roller coaster that never quite makes it to the top of the first hill. Today should just fly by.
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Old 11-04-2008, 01:46 AM
 
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Hmm... Ratio after the first two precincts closed:
Obama 64%
McCain 32%
3rd Party 4%

We're at
Obama 60%
McCain 31%
3rd Party 9%

Not too far off.
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Old 11-04-2008, 03:51 AM
 
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I am up and going to the polls now. Obama 08!
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