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[7 Nov 2006 | No Comment | ]

I guess it’s easier to get homeless people to vote in exchange for cigarettes if the polls are open later than Wendy’s.  From The Tennessean:

Lawyers with the Tennessee Democratic Party will file suit early this afternoon asking that voting hours be extended due to reports of infrastructure problems, a party spokesman said.
The party has received reports that some precincts lacked enough voting machines, voting machines that are not working, long lines and delays in the openings of polling paces, said the spokesman Mark Brown.

Sure, guys – “infrastructure problems.”  As in, …

Government/Politics, What's Shakin'? »

[7 Nov 2006 | No Comment | ]

Despite my sound advice, a lot of stupid people are heading to the polls today to see if they can outvote the smart people.  Instead of writing a blog post today, I thought I should do my own BPN “exit” poll – or “entry” poll, I don’t know – and ask who all of my members are voting for.
I’m doing a straight Republican ticket today for all the local Wisconsin elections, as the only candidate I really know is Mark Green.  As my brother said, “that’s why they have political …