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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 2024

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 2024 OP
Great news malaise Oct 2024 #1
Sure is La Coliniere Oct 2024 #2
Signs are an indication of voter intent. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2024 #3
s you know , i mostly live in a red district but, i hardly notice any red hats or stickers anymore AllaN01Bear Oct 2024 #4
I really suspect that many trumpers know they OUGHT to be ashamed for supporting him William Seger Oct 2024 #7
Indeed. progressoid Oct 2024 #13
Excellent! Thanks for the encouraging report. Martin68 Oct 2024 #5
The ratio of Harris to Trump signs in my small Iowa town was even greater, I'd say 8 to one, Sogo Oct 2024 #6
A few scatterred dem signs doesn't mean much. But you're right: This time it means everything. lindysalsagal Oct 2024 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Pink Hyacinth Oct 2024 #9
If the 5 to 1 ratio would hit the ballot box KS Toronado Oct 2024 #10
Putting signs out is an indication of voter enthusiasm. lees1975 Oct 2024 #11
Great news. I am from Pittsburgh and Erie has always been more to the right. debm55 Oct 2024 #12
Thank you mountain grammy Oct 2024 #14
Interesting. Similar situation where I live SpankMe Oct 2024 #15
Alright peppertree Oct 2024 #16
I'm in a purple area. Elessar Zappa Oct 2024 #17
I noticed everywhere I go it seems right wingers are less inclined to display any support of Dump mdbl Oct 2024 #18
That IS excellent news! BobTheSubgenius Oct 2024 #19
Last weekend we noticed that even houses that have signs up for other Republican candidates in other races, there are GumboYaYa Oct 2024 #20
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