[US Election 2016] Democratic Primary Megathread

[Wallenburg]

I understand that it's still early, but it's worrisome to see Sanders go from 60% to 53% in a matter of minutes.

It'll fluctuate wildly early on.

[Eol Sha]

I'd hope the stamp proceeds go to maintaining this system, at least. Do they?

Sadly not. Stamps are federal and used to fund the USPS.

That's disappointing, but at least they fund something important. USPS needs all the money it can get.

[Faustian Fantasies]

My point was that phrased your post as if you were characterizing my views.

oh

So I don't really appreciate it when such characterizations are inaccurate.

[Corrian]

Wut, both Hillary and Bernie dropped at the same time.

[Galloism]

Proof NH needs more polling stations.

Or do what WA has been doing for years. Mail in ballots.

I realize it would cost a little bit which is like an anathema to half the government, but it would make good sense to automatically register everyone to vote at 18, mail out a ballot at the particular time of year, and have a postage paid return envelope to mail your vote back with.

Or, alternatively (or in combination), make it where you can vote online.

[Faustian Fantasies]

I understand that it's still early, but it's worrisome to see Sanders go from 60% to 53% in a matter of minutes.

At this rate he'll have -300% of the vote by the end of the primary.

[Eol Sha]

Or do what WA has been doing for years. Mail in ballots.

nh is one of those states that have been working at restricting the vote.

I've heard about that. Can you explain?

[New Giliberafta]

Google is telling me Bernie has already won

What is happening

[Faustian Fantasies]

Some sites are claiming Sanders and Trump won?

[Geilinor]

nh is one of those states that have been working at restricting the vote.

I've heard about that. Can you explain?

There are voter ID laws this time that are causing delays.

[Crimiea]

I understand that it's still early, but it's worrisome to see Sanders go from 60% to 53% in a matter of minutes.

At this rate he'll have -300% of the vote by the end of the primary.

Oh no!

[Neu California]

To absolutely no one's surprise, The Washington Post has called NH for Bernie. Edit: and Trump

Feel the Bern!

[Farnhamia]

Google is telling me Bernie has already won

What is happening

The New York Times has called it for Bernie and for The Donald. You'd think they'd wait until five minutes after the polls close.

http://www.nytimes.com/

[New Giliberafta]

Google is telling me Bernie has already won

What is happening

The New York Times has called it for Bernie and for The Donald. You'd think they'd wait until five minutes after the polls close.

http://www.nytimes.com/

Bernie is bae

But it hasnt even got 10% reporting

[Corrian]

Or, you know, more than 6% of the vote is in.

[Ashmoria]

nh is one of those states that have been working at restricting the vote.

I've heard about that. Can you explain?

no I cant but I was hearing something about taking people's pictures.

[Mike the Progressive]

Or do what WA has been doing for years. Mail in ballots.

I realize it would cost a little bit which is like an anathema to half the government, but it would make good sense to automatically register everyone to vote at 18, mail out a ballot at the particular time of year, and have a postage paid return envelope to mail your vote back with.

Or, alternatively (or in combination), make it where you can vote online.

Well I have some reservations about online voting. But I do agree with your first proposal. Especially automatic registration and paid postage.

[Faustian Fantasies]

Vermin Supreme polling at .13%.

[Geilinor]

Everyone is calling the result.

[Myrensis]

Google is telling me Bernie has already won

What is happening

It's a bit early, but probably a safe call to make. Clinton pulling out a win would be a crazy upset.

[Farnhamia]

Everyone is calling the result.

Talk about taking the fun out of things. There oughta be a law.

[The Romulan Republic]

FEEL THE BERN!

CNN called it pretty much the instant the polls closed at eight.

Sadly, they also called it for Trump.

[Mike the Progressive]

Everyone is calling the result.

The outcomes aren't really a surprise. It's the delegate count that matters.

[Mike the Progressive]

FEEL THE BERN!

CNN called it pretty much the instant the polls closed at eight.

Sadly, they also called it for Trump.

Both say a lot about NH voters, doesn't it.

[Galloism]

I realize it would cost a little bit which is like an anathema to half the government, but it would make good sense to automatically register everyone to vote at 18, mail out a ballot at the particular time of year, and have a postage paid return envelope to mail your vote back with.

Or, alternatively (or in combination), make it where you can vote online.

Well I have some reservations about online voting. But I do agree with your first proposal. Especially automatic registration and paid postage.

I mean, we complain and complain and complain we can't get people to show up and vote.

If it was as simple as marking a box, signing your name, and putting it in the envelope and putting it out for the mailman, you'd probably get at least 80% participation. And the rest? Well, you'd probably only get em to vote if you paid em to.