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| 2008 Presidential Election result | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 4 2008, 08:21 PM (707 Views) | |
| somerled | Nov 4 2008, 08:21 PM Post #1 |
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In Derby, no broadband available at the campsite at the caravan park , but there is a library here in the shopping strip , and it has an internet cafe , so before I put the boat in the water for a day of fishing and crabbing here goes. I know it is still a few hours early to see the result , I likely wont be in a location where I can do this then , seems things at this stage are going rather well for Obama (the economy has been a very important factor)..... so but here it is. Are you happy with the result ? How long did you have to queue ? Up to two choices . Both USA and foreign citisens can participate. If you feel the need to rant about the result - do it in your comments if you must. MODERATOR : this poll should allow two choices to be selected . Edited by somerled, Nov 4 2008, 08:26 PM.
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| Dandandat | Nov 4 2008, 09:32 PM Post #2 |
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Time to put something here
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I queued less than 5 minutes to vote when arrived at the polling station. I am also not "happy" with the result; more like indifferent. |
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| somerled | Nov 4 2008, 11:20 PM Post #3 |
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Very pleased that Obama has won the electon. It was a landslide. The people of the USA have definitely spoken in no uncertain terms and judged the Republicans and McCain and Pallin to be wanting. Just heard McCain concede defeat. A lot of people booing .... It's history in the making and may be the start of a new era. Obama 338 to McCain 156. Congradulations to President Obama . Edited by somerled, Nov 5 2008, 06:25 AM.
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| Sophie | Nov 5 2008, 02:24 AM Post #4 |
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I didn't wake up early enough to be able to go to my voting place and then go to work. I forgot about the elections entirely until someone at work mentioned them. I would have voted for Obama. |
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| Swidden | Nov 5 2008, 03:02 AM Post #5 |
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You may be interested to know, and I will preface this by saying that the electoral count is most important, but the popular vote has been last reported on NBC to be 52% Obama to 47% McCain. This say that we are still pretty evenly divided politically From the look of the map of the states most of the south (except Virginia and Florida) and a vertical line straight down the middle of the US have all gone to McCain. Certain swing states definitely played an important role is this outcome, but it also means that there is not a terribly heavy mandate here. If President-elect Obama goes to hard to the left I am certain he will find himself at the least having a more difficult Congress to deal with down the line. Addendum: For the record since there is no poll choice here that applies to me I will say that I am simultaneously both proud and disappointed. Proud that our country was able to achieve the election of an ethnic minority as President. Disappointed in that I do not believe the best qualified candidate won. My fear is that with the current economic situation we will have another President Carter on our hands; one who means well but will not be able to solve the current crises. Edited by Swidden, Nov 5 2008, 03:07 AM.
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| Franko | Nov 5 2008, 04:25 AM Post #6 |
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"Oh, ye of little faith...." ![]() Heh. I'm glad that it was decisive, as opposed to close like the last two. Despite what one thinks of the outcome, this kind of landslide gives President Obama a mandate. A clear and certain decision by the people that they want a different kind of leadership now. Congratulations to America for an election that was popular at home and abroad; and for a whole new younger generation that took a real interest in the political process, regardless of partisan-ship. Congratulations as well to a great American hero like John McCain, and to Governor Palin who was thrust into the national spotlight with little warning and preparation, but still rose to the occasion. Whatever the outcome, America showed once again that it is a great democracy and still the leader of the world. Edited by Franko, Nov 5 2008, 04:48 AM.
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| whitestar | Nov 5 2008, 05:43 AM Post #7 |
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Interesting stat... what do yer think Dwayne? "And then there was two... when it came down to Obama v's Mcain, Obama at high 40%.. Mcain at low 40%....end of campaign it will be Obama at high 40%.. Mcain at low 40%... the polls go up, the polls go down in between but the reality is, the electorate have already decided before the election final round even began, Give it up Dwayne your one man campaign aint gonna make a shred of differance" Not spot on but I guess the financial meltdown brought the undecided into the fray |
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| Dr. Noah | Nov 5 2008, 06:25 AM Post #8 |
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I am a US citizen and I am ecstatic. I am kind of in a state of disbelief as it's hard to tell the difference from way over here. But from all the joyous emails from family and friends I can catch a drift of the wave. Looks like Democrats picked up a lot of Congressional seats as well. Hopefully this will send a clear message to Washington about the new mandate. |
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| rowskid86 | Nov 5 2008, 06:28 AM Post #9 |
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Suck my Spock
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I think I'm going to be really sick |
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| Dr. Noah | Nov 5 2008, 06:30 AM Post #10 |
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Wasn't the split 51% to 49% Bush vs. Kerry last election? |
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| somerled | Nov 5 2008, 07:06 AM Post #11 |
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Buy and drink a bottle of Fanta Lemonade and take an Alkaselsa and you'll be fine. Failing that , join your buddies at the pub and drink your sorrows away. Edited by somerled, Nov 5 2008, 07:24 AM.
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| somerled | Nov 5 2008, 07:10 AM Post #12 |
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Saw that, still a convincing majority win and a strong mandate to govern , too bad the Democrats wont have control of both the congress and the senate as well as the white house. Maybe they'll achieve that in 2010 while the Republicans do what all multiterm defeated governments do - ie self destruct in some blame game and then reinvent themselves. Wonder if Obama will be a two termer (providing he isn't assassinated before then) ? Edited by somerled, Nov 5 2008, 07:15 AM.
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| Dr. Noah | Nov 5 2008, 07:14 AM Post #13 |
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Final electoral count 338 to 163. I'd call that a landslide.
Edited by Dr. Noah, Nov 5 2008, 07:16 AM.
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| somerled | Nov 5 2008, 07:16 AM Post #14 |
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Yep : http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/us-election/map.htm 338 to 160. Nice to see ya Noah . Please hold the fort and continue the Good Fight while I disappear to resume my outback safari and will be a long ways from any wireless ADSL nodes for the next month or so . Edited by somerled, Nov 5 2008, 07:22 AM.
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| Dr. Noah | Nov 5 2008, 07:45 AM Post #15 |
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Have a great time somerled. And watch out for the snakes. |
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Very pleased that Obama has won the electon.


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