NPR: Another Big Turnout for Democrats

Another Big Turnout for Democrats

Whether it was the closeness of the race or the energy that Democrats have shown in all the primaries and caucuses so far, the Democratic turnout in South Carolina this year was 200,000 more than it was in 2004.

When John Edwards won the state in 2004, just over 291,000 people voted in the Democratic primary. But Saturday night, more than 510,000 Democrats voted. In fact, the 136,000 votes that Hillary Clinton's received would have been more than enough to win in 2004 (Edwards received 131,000) - but it was only good enough for a distant second this year.

In the Republican primary, won by John McCain, 431,000 people voted, a drop of 140,000 from 2000 when 573,000 people participated.

9:22 PM ET | 01-26-2008 | permalink

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South Carolina has spoken, and in larger numbers than ever before. Over half a million people cast their ballots in the Democratic primary there, almost double the previous record.

But don???t be fooled: there is still more work to be done, in South Carolina and across the nation. The United States ranks in the bottom 20% of nations in voter participation, and it will take more than candidates' messages to ensure that voting is seen not just as a right, but as a democratic imperative for all citizens.

Sent by Jacob Soboroff | 11:56 PM ET | 01-26-2008

Since my return to Florida after a seven month stay in New Mexico, I discover that Air America radio has also left Florida.

So, I turned to the other guys on the radio to see what is going on in South Carolina. But I won't mention his name, but, according to this radio personality, the rush of black votes in South Carolina will send a rush of panicked white voters to the polls, in droves, in the Florida and Super Tuesday primaries.

Makes sense to me why Hillary all but abandoned campaigning in South Carolina. Give up one state to amass a wealth in at least a dozen others.

Not only does this election get caucasians out to vote against Barack, this election gets men of all colors, shapes and sizes out to vote against Hillary.

This is about as slapstick an election as you are ever likely to witness. Pay close attention.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 3:23 PM ET | 01-27-2008

Whacky Down to the Wire Photo-Finish Last Day Florida Politics 101:

An armored truck is following Hillary around Florida picking up duffel bags filled with gold and diamonds (the U.S. currency can no longer sustain a presidential election budget).

BUT....Hillary is not campaigning in Florida when she says she fully supports seating both Florida and Michigan's delegates when the right time comes.

Gee, I was really surprised to hear Hillary wax so liberally while Barack is not allowed to either come into Florida, or run a CNN nationwide ad on Florida television stations.

Domestic housework is tougher on men then it is women.

Okay, tomorrow is the Florida primaries and a lot of people will vote because of the very contentious statewide tax referendum that Charlie Crist is seen on television ads rigorously supporting (while police and fire fighters denounce the increased homestead exemption tax plan that ostensibly will cut services). Charlie Crist is all over Florida, as is Hillary. The highways are safe to travel because there are no Democrat pedestrians to accidentally run over.

Tomorrow, Hillary will drive another nail in Barack's campaign. McCain and Romney will take the the top two GOP spots (probably the Arizonian by a nose), and Rudy is looking at someone asking him to be their V.P. (and Fred Thompson ain't out of the picture just yet).

Speaking of which, will Hillary play kissy-face with Barack courting the Illinois senator to be her running mate....and will the voters fall for that stunt?

Then, next week there is the Super Bowl on February 3. In Arizona. McCain's visage will be all over the place like Joe Namath's star quality when the Jets won the big game.

a fleet of armored cars will be following McCain around on February 4th, the Monday after the Super Bowl.

February 5th, Super Tuesday. Ron Paul, Huckabee and all the other wannabees will be taken to psychiatrists for presidential aspiration's post traumatic shocky withdrawal therapy.

In another ten or eleven days, that leaves McCain and Romney to duke it out on the GOP side. Hillary will have the Democratic ticket all but sewn up. The rest is picking up a V.P. running mate and America the Beautiful gets down to some serious politicking that no one wants to hear anymore about.

But, at least the trauma of an overcrowded election field will become a distant memory.

I think McCain's age will lose him the nomination to Romney. Doesn't matter. Either one of the boys will thorougly trounce the hormonal laden Hillary Machine in a massive landslide.

And the Giants' amazing run of good luck will come to an abrupt end at the hands of the Patriots. Look for Wes Welker to wrack up 120 yards and two touchdowns to go co-MVP with Tom Brady.

When will Junior Seau ever be too old to play in the Super Bowl?

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 12:14 PM ET | 01-28-2008

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