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lees1975

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11. Putting signs out is an indication of voter enthusiasm.
Thu Oct 17, 2024, 10:59 AM
Oct 17

Erie is considered a bellwether county. If it tilts toward Harris, it's a sign she's probably going to win Pennsylvania.

I think it would be fascinating to study the correlation of yard signs to votes. I've seen similar results, areas where, in the last two election cycles, there were scads of Trump signs and few for Clinton or Biden, this time around, there are scads of Harris signs and in some cases, virtually empty of Trump signs. I've been helping to canvass in some of those areas, and I know we have taken signs with us to distribute when we go out, and that likely didn't happen in 2020 because the areas weren't covered in the canvassing. Now there are more than enough volunteers to swarm the counties in the area of Wisconsin where we're working. The other side isn't canvassing, and that could explain the lack of Trump signs, or maybe their campaign ran out of money to print them.

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Positive view from Erie PA [View all] jgmiller Oct 17 OP
Great news malaise Oct 17 #1
Sure is La Coliniere Oct 17 #2
Signs are an indication of voter intent. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 17 #3
s you know , i mostly live in a red district but, i hardly notice any red hats or stickers anymore AllaN01Bear Oct 17 #4
I really suspect that many trumpers know they OUGHT to be ashamed for supporting him William Seger Oct 17 #7
Indeed. progressoid Oct 17 #13
Excellent! Thanks for the encouraging report. Martin68 Oct 17 #5
The ratio of Harris to Trump signs in my small Iowa town was even greater, I'd say 8 to one, Sogo Oct 17 #6
A few scatterred dem signs doesn't mean much. But you're right: This time it means everything. lindysalsagal Oct 17 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Pink Hyacinth Oct 17 #9
If the 5 to 1 ratio would hit the ballot box KS Toronado Oct 17 #10
Putting signs out is an indication of voter enthusiasm. lees1975 Oct 17 #11
Great news. I am from Pittsburgh and Erie has always been more to the right. debm55 Oct 17 #12
Thank you mountain grammy Oct 17 #14
Interesting. Similar situation where I live SpankMe Oct 17 #15
Alright peppertree Oct 17 #16
I'm in a purple area. Elessar Zappa Oct 17 #17
I noticed everywhere I go it seems right wingers are less inclined to display any support of Dump mdbl Oct 17 #18
That IS excellent news! BobTheSubgenius Oct 17 #19
Last weekend we noticed that even houses that have signs up for other Republican candidates in other races, there are GumboYaYa Oct 17 #20
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