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In response to "*SURPRISE!!!!* -- nm" by Urban voters

Wasn't it commonly accepted that Dem motivation could be down this year, lowering turnout?

Posted by ty97 Nov 13 '12, 12:20

So that fact that turnout in (Dem-leaning) urban areas not only meeting but exceeding 2008 was unexpected

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I think people saw "If I *don't* vote, this is what I'll get?" and turned out more than expected, yes. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 13, 12:26 2
- this -- nm - Diva Nov 13, 12:48 1
  - Where do I go to get my free stuff? Can I pick? I know we need a hutch but I want an HDTV. Maybe we can get that? - Mel Profit Nov 13, 12:52
Not when you factored in, "Republicans are using voter ID laws to supress your vote!" - Spawn Nov 13, 12:22 3
- I am pleased how people apparently responded to that. - Mel Profit Nov 13, 12:30 2
  - It really was rather clever of the democrats to more or less scare people into voting. - Spawn Nov 13, 12:52 1
    - with a lot of help from state GOP. -- nm - Mel Profit Nov 13, 12:53

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