US Gen. Election Thread VI: You've Got E-Mail

[Freefall11111]

It seems like that's the case, yes. Which means either polling stations have been cut down from 2012, voter turnout is very high, or people have forgotten how long the lines usually are.

IIRC there were complaints about there being fewer polling stations during some of the primaries, that might have carried over.

Possibly. I'm inclined to say voter turnout is very high, though, given the very large increases in early voting (and long lines existing despite that).

[The Emerald Dawn]

Queuing is the second most popular sport in the UK, what are you on about?

Not to vote. It basically does not happen, largely due to there being a lot more voting places (I posted a comparison map somewhere earlier in this thread).

There should be a massive push towards mail-in balloting for the US, in that vein.

I agree, so far as voting goes, the UK has done a wonderful job of enabling its citizens to not waste time with voting.

Queuing is the second most popular sport in the UK, what are you on about?

Not for elections... this kinda discourages people from voting.

Which is the point, sadly. Voter suppression in the US is their second favorite sport.

[The Portland Territory]

More, given that he's beating Clinton amongst Cubans and Asians (I think)

Cubans voted more for Obama back in 2012, I think it was like 50-48

This year should be much higher.

This year, according to the polls, Trump's doing very well amongst Cubans. In fact, he's doing the best amongst Republican candidates for minorities since the 80's

[Khadgar]

I'm betting Trump gets 10-18% of the minority vote. What do you all think?

More, given that he's beating Clinton amongst Cubans and Asians (I think)

Asians make up about 4% of voters, Cubans are a vanishingly small group even if he is winning them. His polling among African Americans and Latinos is horrific so I'm not sure why you're so optimistic.

[Freefall11111]

Two clerks in Florida have been fired.

[The Alma Mater]

IIRC there were complaints about there being fewer polling stations during some of the primaries, that might have carried over.

Possibly. I'm inclined to say voter turnout is very high, though, given the very large increases in early voting (and long lines existing despite that).

Just saw a speech by Obama where he directly accused the Republicans of removing polling stations near black neighbourhoods to discourage them from voting...

[Carartia]

Trump is like Reagan; Reagan was pulled from the movie business, and Trump was pulled from being a businessman.

[Imperializt Russia]

A short break from current events to take a look at demographics. Most people marry someone of the same political affiliation.

Water seeks its own level.

As many of you have probably worked out, I am achingly political.

I wouldn't be able to date someone of a radically different political view to mine, and they couldn't stand me.
I'm one of those "moan at the TV for debate" types. Great at uni in a shared house where you get an actual discussion out of it, but my dad, who is even of the same political affiliation as me (broadly) hates that.

[Ebliania]

Cubans voted more for Obama back in 2012, I think it was like 50-48

This year should be much higher.

This year, according to the polls, Trump's doing very well amongst Cubans. In fact, he's doing the best amongst Republican candidates for minorities since the 80's

Latinos are a much larger group, and the polls are horrible for him.

[Freefall11111]

Interesting ballot initiative in Oklahoma: Amending the state constitution to include a right to farm.

[Freefall11111]

I have no idea how, but someone managed to buy loser.com and redirected it to Trump's Wikipedia page.

[Cannot think of a name]

Trump is like Reagan; Reagan was pulled from the movie business, and Trump was pulled from being a businessman.

Reagan involved himself in politics first through SAG and eventually through the governorship of California before running for president.

Trump half assed a run as a Reform party candidate in 2000.

[The Emerald Dawn]

Water seeks its own level.

As many of you have probably worked out, I am achingly political.

I wouldn't be able to date someone of a radically different political view to mine, and they couldn't stand me.
I'm one of those "moan at the TV for debate" types. Great at uni in a shared house where you get an actual discussion out of it, but my dad, who is even of the same political affiliation as me (broadly) hates that.

I wouldn't say that's abnormal, if you feel deeply about something, anything, it's normal to have passion for it.

When people misuse language, I lose my shit. When someone tries to alter history to fit a narrative, the knives come out.

[New Werpland]

Cubans voted more for Obama back in 2012, I think it was like 50-48

This year should be much higher.

This year, according to the polls, Trump's doing very well amongst Cubans. In fact, he's doing the best amongst Republican candidates for minorities since the 80's

I guess they haven't heard this yet?

[Freefall11111]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I have no idea how, but someone managed to buy loser.com and redirected it to Trump's Wikipedia page.

I'm actually surprised loser.com was in the public domain all this time.

[Carartia]

trumpsucks.com takes you to hillarycinton.com. Huh.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

So it begins.

[The Emerald Dawn]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

So it begins.

Wait...Clark County in Nevada?

It's bloody 11 AM there, the polls aren't supposed to close Pre-Noon.

[Khadgar]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

If I'm not mistaken they're legally required to let you vote if you're in line when the closing time hits.

[Imperializt Russia]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

It's not even closing time in GMT.

The hell?

[Freefall11111]

So it begins.

Wait...Clark County in Nevada?

It's bloody 11 AM there, the polls aren't supposed to close Pre-Noon.

Early voting polls.

[Freefall11111]

Like father, like son

[Freefall11111]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

If I'm not mistaken they're legally required to let you vote if you're in line when the closing time hits.

Correct.

[Cannot think of a name]

Breaking: #Trump files Nevada voting lawsuit vs. Clark County Registrar, they allege, for keeping polls open “2 hours beyond..closing time"

Couldn't find an article on it so I'm going to go with the stupidest assumption...


...it's a little early for the polls to close in Nevada, Trump.

Obviously he had to mean for early voting. Sounds stupid still.