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In response to "Honest question: About 25% (nearly 33 million people) of the electorate have now voted. Why don't we know how they voted?" by decline

Yes. We don't want knowledge of how people are voting to influence other voters. It's why states can't be called until the polls close. -- nm

Posted by spamlet Nov 3 '16, 08:06

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- I.e., early exit polls. -- (edited) - ReluctantCynic Nov 3, 08:11 4
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    - Oh sure! Return rates and demographics of early voters are routinely announced. Just not actual votes. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Nov 3, 08:21 2
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        P.S. commas for decimals? Fie on you! -- nm - Reagen Nov 3, 08:23

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