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dixiegrrrrl

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Thu Oct 11, 2012, 10:13 AM Oct 2012

Republican yard signs in your area: More? or Less? [View all]

Last edited Thu Oct 11, 2012, 11:04 PM - Edit history (1)

I have seen some comments on DU that Romney yard signs are few and far between compared to McCain signs last election.
So, what are YOU seeing in your neighborhood/town?


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I am seeing Less Republican yard signs than in 2008
39 (74%)
I am seeing More Republican yard signs than in 2008
12 (23%)
I am seeing the same amount of Republican yard signs as in 2008
2 (4%)
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Central Texas. FAR less Willard yard signs in comparison. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #1
My Observations, Exactly. Paladin Oct 2012 #6
Richmond, VA - Eric Cantor's district vademocrat Oct 2012 #2
Are you seeing any Obama signs up in Richmond? More or less than 2008? helpisontheway Oct 2012 #27
Some signs - not as many as '08, more bumper stickers though vademocrat Oct 2012 #45
Not as many as there should be Cosmocat Oct 2012 #3
In 2008 there were hundreds of McCain yard signs nevergiveup Oct 2012 #4
More Obama signs than R/R-signs Mira Oct 2012 #5
I don't see any signs around here. LisaL Oct 2012 #7
Same in my area. But we are a Western Blue State and Obama is a given. EmeraldCityGrl Oct 2012 #34
less of both-republican and democrat than 2008 WI_DEM Oct 2012 #8
I live in a military neighborhood JohnnyBoots Oct 2012 #9
I live in a very red area of Missouri glacierbay Oct 2012 #10
Hardly any bumper stickers, either bcool Oct 2012 #14
I think it's voter fatigue glacierbay Oct 2012 #17
I live in a progressive town in a very red state MountainMazza Oct 2012 #11
Fewer of any signs, actually... TreasonousBastard Oct 2012 #12
That IS interesting. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #16
This is what I've noticed here too! nc4bo Oct 2012 #23
I voted fewer R signs, but I live in the People's Republic of New Haven! CTyankee Oct 2012 #13
Mixed yard signs Blueprogress Oct 2012 #15
Pundits have said that Romney does not stand a chance in the South. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #38
I've seen three just recently. HeeBGBz Oct 2012 #18
An abundance of Republican signs after the debate. NCarolinawoman Oct 2012 #19
Less here, for sure. nemus Oct 2012 #20
Not seeing many - still lots of downticket R's and D's nc4bo Oct 2012 #21
Wonder if this is a sign of increasing polarization. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #39
No Romney signs whatsoever... cheezmaka Oct 2012 #22
Seeing more local signs and less national signs. Nt marlakay Oct 2012 #24
I live in Mormonville Utah. Sheepshank Oct 2012 #25
Northeastern Mass. Seeing more republican signs Blaukraut Oct 2012 #26
Actually, there aren't very many at all, and only at predictable locations. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #28
far less signs period drhobo Oct 2012 #29
I see far more signs but they are Anti-obama not Romney Ryan. They must have the sign factory doc03 Oct 2012 #30
Only local race signs here in this very red part of South Carolina. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #31
About the same in my area. They are usually for local officials because Obama will win NY. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #32
Red Neck County Northern CA kathman-duzi Oct 2012 #33
That is interesting, to call you brave for a sign. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #40
Lots of Romney in CO Samjm Oct 2012 #35
Must be Lots of People Megahurtz Oct 2012 #36
Way more than I did last time out, but I'm in Massachusetts, so it matters a bit less. Arkana Oct 2012 #37
Lots of signs in northern MI JNelson6563 Oct 2012 #41
Not seeing many signs at all treestar Oct 2012 #42
Not too many here, but saw a slob (I know him) with a big "I'm Witt Mitt" button. I ignored him. AlinPA Oct 2012 #43
"Witt Mitt"???? dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #46
The guy wearing is a slob, one of the local teabagger type. AlinPA Oct 2012 #67
I am neither seeing Romney signs nor Romney bumper stickers here in southern IL bushisanidiot Oct 2012 #44
Just drove from Seattle to Central California in the past 2 weeks, and back... progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #47
Speaking of bumper stickers.. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #49
I have literally seen NO Romney yard signs in my town in souther il or in st. louis bushisanidiot Oct 2012 #48
There should be an option for "I don't see any signs for anyone" LisaL Oct 2012 #50
Pasco LP2K12 Oct 2012 #51
Amazingly-I've seen only Two n/t fredamae Oct 2012 #52
Just recently in Saratoga Co NY orpupilofnature57 Oct 2012 #53
I-4 corridor, Florida. I haven't seen any Obama signs, prolly b/c they're $5 each nashville_brook Oct 2012 #54
about the same badhair77 Oct 2012 #55
I am seeing far fewer than McCain-Palin 2008 in Kentucky Hokie Oct 2012 #56
Seeing way less! DemKittyNC Oct 2012 #57
I see zero yard signs in not just mine, but several nearby neighborhoods... JackN415 Oct 2012 #58
SO MANY ROTNEY SIGNS I COULD PUKE! corneliamcgillicutty Oct 2012 #59
North Georgia Calypso0956 Oct 2012 #63
I have good friends in Smyrna corneliamcgillicutty Oct 2012 #64
Your city/county codes determine the private prperty line. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #66
Thanks for the info--that explains it! corneliamcgillicutty Oct 2012 #69
Philly burbs, more R/R signs lately Freddie Oct 2012 #60
Heavy Repub area in Florida - less signs overall - Native Oct 2012 #61
None - and I live in conservative Orange County, California aint_no_life_nowhere Oct 2012 #62
Is Romney running in some election? OutNow Oct 2012 #65
Lots of downballot GOP signs, but very few R/R signs compared to 2008 Azathoth Oct 2012 #68
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