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msfiddlestix

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6. Back in 1980, drove to my polling place after work, it was six or seven at night, a little line, and the race was called

Reply to kerouac2 (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 09:59 PM

Nov 5

for Reagan before I could even get my hands on a ballot. I was so damn mad and depressed, but I voted anyway. I was furious with the media calling it out so early. I live in California then as I still live here. We have mail in ballots sent to us over a month in advance (I think 6 weeks) was processed and counted a few days after returning in the drop box, and that was a few days after receiving it the mail.
I wish it was the same system nationally, the results would be reported out a lot sooner.

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I think the media is calling states as wins way too soon... [View all] FarPoint Nov 5 OP

They always do Groundhawg Nov 5 #1

Agreed. It's unnecessary too. kerouac2 Nov 5 #2

Back in 1980, drove to my polling place after work, it was six or seven at night, a little line, and the race was called msfiddlestix Nov 5 #6

I think you are right. BootinUp Nov 5 #3

ND SD and WY dweller Nov 5 #4

Are they doing this for trump? Is this a strategy so he can declare victory and demand the counting stop? rainin Nov 5 #5

I myself find this behavior fishy . FarPoint Nov 5 #7

I now know my sensing was spot on! FarPoint Nov 9 #8