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Stuart G

(38,428 posts)
Mon Oct 22, 2018, 09:34 PM Oct 2018

Ok..for people that think your vote doesn't matter.

Last edited Mon Oct 22, 2018, 10:24 PM - Edit history (2)

............ Illinois Results 1960 election

27...Electoral votes... 2,377,846 49.98 ......Kennedy..
..................................2,368,988 49.80 .... .Nixon.....– –difference.... 10,560 ..... 0.22..percent...
....................................less than 1/4 of one percent..............

.....................Illinois was one of the key states in Kennedy's win....

NO ONE KNOWS HOW CLOSE IT WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 6......So, get out and vote..and make sure that our victory is not close...so there is no question about changing totals.. or whatever....A reminder, the good guys did win a close one once...but let us win by margin that need not be contested or argued about.....

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Stuart G

(38,428 posts)
2. You are correct, but that one went the wrong way...very sad...so WHAT DOES IT MEAN....????
Mon Oct 22, 2018, 09:41 PM
Oct 2018

WE MUST GET OUT AND VOTE and everyone we know who will vote on our side...

MiniMe

(21,716 posts)
3. Agree
Mon Oct 22, 2018, 09:46 PM
Oct 2018

Early voting opens up tomorrow for me in Maryland, plan on being there in the next day or 2

GWC58

(2,678 posts)
4. Are all the polling areas going to be open in Maryland?
Mon Oct 22, 2018, 10:05 PM
Oct 2018

I live in Easton. If so then I’m voting Tuesday.

GWC58

(2,678 posts)
8. Thank you for the info.
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 05:33 AM
Oct 2018

I will cast my ballot today. Straight Democratic ticket, of course!! 👍🏻😀

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
5. My Democratic Rep. will win re-election by 50 points. I'm still voting, because it sends a message.
Mon Oct 22, 2018, 10:08 PM
Oct 2018

Of course, there are also other races and ballot measures galore here in Northern California.

GWC58

(2,678 posts)
9. I really feel good about Jesse Colvin and
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 05:40 AM
Oct 2018

his ability to oust Andy Harris. He’s the reason D.C. has no regulated cannabis market. 😡

GWC58

(2,678 posts)
13. I'm hoping my "Representative" is not re-elected.
Thu Oct 25, 2018, 09:33 AM
Oct 2018

That would be one of the most anti cannabis Republicans in the House. I’m speaking of Andy “marijuana is a dangerous, addictive gateway drug” Harris. Time for him, after eight years of his nonsense, to “hit the road Jack, don’t ya come back no more.” 🤪

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