Sandy may determine our next president

[viguy007]

I am an expatriate who lives in the Dominican Republic. I am not a weatherman, but Sandy is a big storm, it has effected us for 5 days even though it is 1000 miles away. We got no wind but we have gotten a ton of rain. It is forecasted to hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Floods will be a problem even if wind damage is not. These are all Obama states. This might hold down his vote in the areas Obama is the strongest. If the election is as tight as the polls say it is, this might very well cost Obama the popular vote victory. But what about the electoral college. This is where voter commitment and motivation comes into play. Most of these states are safe Obama, but PA and OH are not. If you live in OH, redouble your efforts to get people to vote early, tell them it is better to vote when the sun is shining, rather then at a time when you have a foot or more of water in the streets. In PA get your ground game ready, especially transport to the polls. With our commitment we can overcome anything the weather throws at us.

[louis-t]

1. "Hurrican Sandy is God's will!!!!1!!"

[JaneyVee]

2. I would think if anything it would suppress rural votes, as city areas usually recover quickly

Regardless, I agree, VOTE!

[ohheckyeah]

3. Do you think only Democrats stay home

when the weather is bad?

[Zen Democrat]

4. Don't worry, Be Happy.

Sandy will be long gone by election day. And, if there's still flooding, it will affect Republicans voters the same as Democratic voters -- and Democrats have been banking their votes with early voting at record levels.

So cheer up.

[SCliberal091294]

5. I think it will be fine....

I think many are talking worst case scenario. It may do damage, but I think it's supposed to weaken when it hits.

[Drunken Irishman]

6. Actually, the weather by Election Day is supposed to be nice.

Election Day:

Richmond, VA: 67 & partly sunny

Charlotte, NC: 67 & cloudy

Philadelphia, PA: 59 and mostly sunny

Cleveland, OH: 66 and cloudy

[soleft]

7. People will be happy to get out of the house!

[NoOneMan]

8. The electoral college protects against this a bit

Even if 100 show up, the first past the post winner still gets all the electoral votes. As long as it doesn't impact voter distribution