scottheisel Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 The biggest state issue here in Ohio is a redistricting committee proposal, removing the power to redistrict from the controlling party's hands and making it a more level playing field by forming a committee of 4 republicans, 4 democrats and 4 independents to handle the process. (Republican-led redistricting is why Dennis Kucinich essentially lost his seat in the last election.) I want to vote yes for it, but there are a lot of complaints as to how the issue is being worded, and that it might not do enough to stop the abuse of power, etc. etc. etc — but in my mind, at least it would be doing something. I'd rather vote for something that's gonna get us halfway there than sit on my thumbs and hope a better-worded version comes up in the next election. Also, in Cleveland, we have a few tax levies on the docket, one for the port of Cleveland and one for education/schools. I always vote yes for those even though it makes me pay more taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Dennis Kucinich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Bummed I can't vote today, so everyone else better go out and do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do you guys think this race is really as close as the media is making it out to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do you guys think this race is really as close as the media is making it out to be? i think the popular vote is. but we'll see how the electoral college goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 popular vote will probably end around 50/48, but the EV which is what actually decides the election will more than likely not be close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Slanging 40s for my homie Barack all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 We don't have too many statewide measures up in VT. I think we already passed all the usual suspects. Excited to watch some coverage. May pick up Halo 4 too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 The one on my ballot was to require a 3/5ths vote to pass any increase in public employee pensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 i didn't make this up, but it fits my views pretty well: "We're all ants; does it really matter which asshole is holding the magnifying glass?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobohunter48 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm thinking of writing in Kony, I would hate to waste all the effort that went into campaigning for him. AlexH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattisr1984 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [media=] [/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnystorm777 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 The biggest state issue here in Ohio is a redistricting committee proposal, removing the power to redistrict from the controlling party's hands and making it a more level playing field by forming a committee of 4 republicans, 4 democrats and 4 independents to handle the process. (Republican-led redistricting is why Dennis Kucinich essentially lost his seat in the last election.) I want to vote yes for it, but there are a lot of complaints as to how the issue is being worded, and that it might not do enough to stop the abuse of power, etc. etc. etc — but in my mind, at least it would be doing something. I'd rather vote for something that's gonna get us halfway there than sit on my thumbs and hope a better-worded version comes up in the next election. Also, in Cleveland, we have a few tax levies on the docket, one for the port of Cleveland and one for education/schools. I always vote yes for those even though it makes me pay more taxes. My brother lost his job here in cleveland area due to the levy. He was a teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do you guys think this race is really as close as the media is making it out to be? here's hoping that nate silver (a fellow bayesian) is right! http://fivethirtyeig...gs.nytimes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nate Silver's time is over and many people will be piling on unless the "comeback kid' pulls this one out. But I did see his interview with Charlie Rose the other night. The only thing that impressed me was his desire NOT to vote because he makes predictions. Seemed a little "off" most of the interview and takes him forever to merge the baseball analogy with predicting elections. here's hoping that nate silver (a fellow bayesian) is right! http://fivethirtyeig...gs.nytimes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 cool story bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nate Silver's time is over and many people will be piling on unless the "comeback kid' pulls this one out. But I did see his interview with Charlie Rose the other night. The only thing that impressed me was his desire NOT to vote because he makes predictions. Seemed a little "off" most of the interview and takes him forever to merge the baseball analogy with predicting elections. I've watched him on the daily show and the colbert report, and my impression of him is that he's more comfortable being behind the scenes (after all, he originally wrote his blog under a fake name). this is his first tight presidential election with expectations, so I understand if he'd be feeling pressure. and I think his time will soon be over, but only because he'll probably step down from his fivethirtyeight.com post after this election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 uhhhh... cant believe this girl is real https://twitter.com/shelly_smyth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 uhhhh... cant believe this girl is real https://twitter.com/shelly_smyth Can't believe you believe this girl is real. harryq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do you guys think this race is really as close as the media is making it out to be? No, I don't but I have a little bit of naive belief that the world has some sense in it....so in my head I want to see a landslide victory for Obama, but deep down it's probably going to be a close one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Can't believe you believe this girl is real. for the sake of humanity, i hope she isnt. the sad part is, even if that account is a troll account, people like that DO exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 i used a paper ballot, and wrote in a vote for jill stein. i know she won't win, but she deserves it. all i really want to see is romney lose, i'm not an obama fan, but i'd rather have 4 more years of him a single day with romney. BuzzersonKillwell and yocaseycasey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 its sad people are RT it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 nothing special to vote for on my ballot (no initiatives). that came in may when people in this state voted to discriminate against me and other gay people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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