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In reply to the discussion: NC Early Voting Day 3: Epic Turnout - 42,709 "Unlikely" Voters Have Already Voted [View all]LonePirate
(14,375 posts)35. These numbers do not impress me. We need a much bigger lead to counter ED voting by Rs.
Obama's Day 3 2012 total is ahead of Obama's Day 4 2008 total; but Robme's Day 3 total is ahead of McLame's 2008 Day 5 today. That's a one day advantage for the evildoers. Plus, Obama's 2012 Day 3 margin is only ahead of Obama's Day 2 2008 margin, which is a day's loss. Then there is the 2012 % Obama margin which is already a couple of points lower than the 2008 % Obama margin. That margin needs to be higher. In 2008, Obama lost just over 7 points from his Day 3 % Obama lead when compared to the final overall 2008 results in NC. If that happens again this year, we lose the state.
Yes, it's great that more people are voting early. However, I'm not convinced Obama is racking up the numbers he needs to win NC.
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NC Early Voting Day 3: Epic Turnout - 42,709 "Unlikely" Voters Have Already Voted [View all]
kpete
Oct 2012
OP
Yes, NC voters can update their registration info when they go to early vote 10/18 - 11/3
struggle4progress
Oct 2012
#33
This is so damn exciting and encouraging! I think I'll go donate more today in honor of this post.
writes3000
Oct 2012
#4
This is really good news!! At least the media can't spin that Obama supporters aren't
SweetieD
Oct 2012
#18
Oh they'll say it. The percentage from the onset is still not as high as in 2008.
vaberella
Oct 2012
#32
Looks like the table somehow reverted/switched to the date progression on the 2008 chart.
Zorra
Oct 2012
#31
These numbers do not impress me. We need a much bigger lead to counter ED voting by Rs.
LonePirate
Oct 2012
#35