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ColinC

ColinC's Journal
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August 31, 2022

Alaska results prediction: Peltola(D) or Palin (R)?

Who will win the Alaska At Large congressional race? Remember, this is a poll about what you THINK will happen, not what you WANT to happen

August 28, 2022

Who will win the Alaska At Large Special Election?

The election for Alaska's only congressional district comes down to Democrat Mary Peltola and batshit Sarah Palin. Who will win after second place votes are determined on Wednesday?

August 24, 2022

So like, did Pat Ryan win the NY19 Special, or what?



CNN says 99% reporting with Ryan ahead 3.4%
August 24, 2022

Dave Wasserman tweet on NY Special elections (NY19 and 23)

https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1562270469486772224?s=20&t=SF5YnBSouBDg0oI7dBJK1Q

There's a reason I'm staying mum on NY specials tonight. So far, results look about on par w/ 2020-type enviro (good news for Dems), but lots of uncertainty about how much vote is left in each county. #NY19 #NY23
August 23, 2022

Today will be another indication of Dems November chances

There are Special Election s in NY 19 (Biden +2) and NY 23 (Trump +12). Depending on how much Dems outperform Biden or underperform him, will likely give us an indication of Democratic motivation at this point, and enthusiasm of key demographics.

Also if Nikki Fried ends up with landslide over Crist, I imagine it will mean that women and young voters have registered at substantially unprecedented numbers, and is another positive indication for November.


We will see.

August 22, 2022

Anthony Fauci Announces he will Step Down in December

Source: LA Times



WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.

Fauci, 81, who serves as President Biden’s chief medical adviser, has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation. He was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.

Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-15/recall-effort-la-district-attorney-george-gascon-fails?consumer=googlenews



August 22, 2022

Florida primary early voting totals

https://twitter.com/umichvoter/status/1561505158504275968?t=LEbABrePHdCn7_qINF4itQ&s=19

In-person early voting period is WRAPPED UP!

vote-by-mail 1,537,359 votes(48-37 DEM)
in-person early 609,811 votes (51-41 GOP)
TOTAL 2,147,170 votes (46-41 DEM)
Turnout is 15% statewide

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