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Jimmy D Donating Member (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:30 PM
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I dont like this exit poll crap
It weakens people resolve to stand in line
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Fluffdaddy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:31 PM
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1. Hopefully for the GOP peeps only. VOTE DAMN IT
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wildeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:31 PM
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2. Nothing would weaken my resolve to vote against Bush. Nothing.
The regular voters don't see this stuff much anyway.
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Bandit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:32 PM
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3. Not for the Democrats it doesn't
If Republicans want to go home let them.
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endnote Donating Member (645 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:33 PM
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4. I've already voted, so it doesn't matter.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:33 PM
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5. Good news is most people aren't hearing about it
Only us political fanatics.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:34 PM
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9. Really
ya think Joe Sixpack is reading www.mydd.com
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UCLA Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:34 PM
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10. agreed. only us political junkies know this stuff.
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UCLA Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:33 PM
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6. Dems are pumped and ready to vote! Nothing's stopping us now!!
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Sagan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:33 PM
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7. If Kerry was up by 99 points in Texas, I would still vote

I've been waiting 4 years to smack down the Chimp.
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:33 PM
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8. But it verifies votes.
Where there's no paper trail, it could become invaluable. I am no expert, but I'm just thinking that could be the case.
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Daocrat Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:34 PM
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11. Exit Poll Statement
Let's always remember THIS:

If a favorable exit poll convinces people to skip voting, that exit poll is 100% GUARANTEED to be wrong. Skipping voting due to exit polls is like not bothering to buy a lottery ticket because someone has told you you're going to win the lottery. It doesn't make sense. You CAN'T win if you don't PLAY.

Exit polls can be a self-negating prophecy. If they are a source of encouragement, great, but they are BY NO MEANS a substitute for voting.

If the lines are long, there's always a wall to lean against. We can't afford to lose ONE VOTE for ANY reason.

Kerry in a land... well, you know the rest. :)

(NOTE: I think it would be a good idea to paste this message into EVERY exit poll thread. If you like, feel free to cut and paste this entire text in case I miss any exit poll threads or leave the keyboard. Thanks.)
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Nite Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:36 PM
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12. Not this time
too much passion and people want to be on record that they voted the bastard out. This is history today.
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philaguy Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:46 PM
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13. Take the Exit Poll Pledge


I, your name, do hereby solemnly swear not to talk about exit polls with anyone who hasn't voted yet. And if I know anyone who hasn't voted yet, then why am I sitting around reading blogs?

Uh, feel free to throw in "under God" wherever you want.

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Demfromct Donating Member (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:53 PM
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14. Who dsidn't vote
If you have come on DU, then you probably voted. That is a giess, but, don't rest GOTV!
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prof_science Donating Member (343 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-04 04:58 PM
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15. People don't just want Kerry to win...
...they want a freeking landslide, and will vote no matter the exit numbers, IMO. Most know that a clear mandate is important, and not just a slim victory.

And I love it!
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