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CK_John

(10,005 posts) Sun Nov 30, 2014, 11:17 AM Nov 2014

determine the votes.

Any state that allows early voting prior to that time is being dishonest and should let voters revote.

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IMO, the world news headlines the last 2 weeks prior to election days are the ones that (Original Post) CK_John Nov 2014 OP

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1. wuhh?? electoral professionals know the vast majority of minds are made up prior to election day

Sun Nov 30, 2014, 11:22 AM

Nov 2014

and the run-up to the election is all about turnout, not changing peoples' minds.

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2. They also know 7% will change their vote preference in the ballot booth that usually leans to the

Sun Nov 30, 2014, 11:32 AM

Nov 2014

incumbent.

Yes, the last 7 to 14 days are when voters make a decision who they will support.