The OFFICAL 2004 Election Thread

[cpayne5]

I'm suprised Kerry conceded. Classy move on his part, IMO.

[Skins fan 44]

Skinsfanthru&thru-- I dont know much about the demographics you might want to check out the USA Today, today or tommorow. I did hear on ESPN Radio on the Herd that only 17% of voters 18-24 voted.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Skinsfanthru&thru-- I dont know much about the demographics you might want to check out the USA Today, today or tommorow. I did hear on ESPN Radio on the Herd that only 17% of voters 18-24 voted.

I was really disappointed to hear that.

That's the same percentage that voted back in 2000.

Alot of people in that age group are away at college, and the gov't doesn't make it very easy for college kids to vote, so alot of them give in and don't bother.

[redrock-skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was really disappointed to hear that.

That's the same percentage that voted back in 2000.

Alot of people in that age group are away at college, and the gov't doesn't make it very easy for college kids to vote, so alot of them give in and don't bother.

Its really not that hard to register. I almost wish the draft was really on the table, just to see if that would push those other 87% to vote. To those young voters that did get out there and vote, you should get automatic "immunity" from any draft.

[redrock-skins]

I heard the young vote was better this time around, but still by far the smallest percentage of those who vote. Once I saw stories of long lines at the polls, which is a good thing, I still thought the downside is that a majority of young people do not have the patience to stand in 4 hour+ lines to vote.

[That Guy]

only 17% of voters 18-24 voted.

so much for vote or die...

[Cush]

I was pulling for Kerry, but I knew Bush was going to win. So I'm not surprised. Never underestimate the Corporate Press and the Uninformed. Once again corporate America wins

It was obvious after the 2002 midterms elections that the Democrats needed some major changes in their leadership. Maybe now they will shake things up (but I'm not counting on it)

[redrock-skins]

Originally Posted by Cush

I was pulling for Kerry, but I knew Bush was going to win. So I'm not surprised. Never underestimate the Corporate Press and the Uninformed. Once again corporate America wins

It was obvious after the 2002 midterms elections that the Democrats needed some major changes in their leadership. Maybe now they will shake things up (but I'm not counting on it)

There will be some changes indeed. Barrack Obama has a great future ahead him. He was one of the few bright spots for us Dems last night. Whether the country has the grapefruits to elect an African-American candidate for President is another story. But I put him near the top of my list of candidates I want to see in 2008.

[That Guy]

i had to wait 90 minutes to vote myself, anyone with a last name H-Z only had to wait 10 minutes though... what crap :P

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by That Guy

i had to wait 90 minutes to vote myself, anyone with a last name H-Z only had to wait 10 minutes though... what crap :P

I was in and out at the voting polls in about 5 minutes or so. I wonder why the lines of those with a last name beginning with h-z is so much faster.

Originally Posted by redrock-skins

Its really not that hard to register. I almost wish the draft was really on the table, just to see if that would push those other 87% to vote. To those young voters that did get out there and vote, you should get automatic "immunity" from any draft.

I'm all for more people, especially younger people, voting, but even partially wishing that the draft was a realistic possibility is just... I just can't see how anyone would have even a slimmer of wishful thinking of the draft being reintroduced.

Originally Posted by redrock-skins

There will be some changes indeed. Barrack Obama has a great future ahead him. He was one of the few bright spots for us Dems last night. Whether the country has the grapefruits to elect an African-American candidate for President is another story. But I put him near the top of my list of candidates I want to see in 2008.

one day in the not too distant future, hopefully, an african-american will be a realistic candidate to become president, but I thought Obama wasn't born in the US? I might be mixing him up with another politician though..

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

I'm all for more people, especially younger people, voting, but even partially wishing that the draft was a realistic possibility is just... I just can't see how anyone would have even a slimmer of wishful thinking of the draft being reintroduced.

When that became a rumor last spring thats what made me think, you know what, if I dont want this to happen, I better try and do somthing about it, and caused me to register to vote. Now since then the talk has died down quite a bit, but I think if it was a serious or realistic issue, alot of young voters would go to the polls.

I actually got really into politics after I registered, not just for draft issues, but I was glad I became so into it. I was proud when I voted yesterday.

[redrock-skins]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

one day in the not too distant future, hopefully, an african-american will be a realistic candidate to become president, but I thought Obama wasn't born in the US? I might be mixing him up with another politician though..

He was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Hawaii.

Here's his website: http://www.obamaforillinois.com/

I do hope to see him on a ticket in the future.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by redrock-skins

He was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Hawaii.

Here's his website: http://www.obamaforillinois.com/

I do hope to see him on a ticket in the future.

Yeah I'm hearing alot of good things about this guy. I'd defintley consider voting for him depending on the issues at the time. I personally would love to see an african american run for president, it would be good for the country.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Yeah I'm hearing alot of good things about this guy. I'd defintley consider voting for him depending on the issues at the time. I personally would love to see an african american run for president, it would be good for the country.

unfortunately, this country is several generations away from voting a black candidate into office. this election in particular revealed much about our country.

[cpayne5]

Look's like Brud's dad lost his bid for governor.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pag.../00/index.html