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Obama: Stealin' the votes!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2008 4:30 PM

Submitted by Coyotemike. Edited By nicole_powers.

This one means quite a bit to me, personally. Ever since L.B.J., my home state of Nebraska has been staunchly Republican, giving our 5 little electoral votes to whatever clown happens to have an (R) by his name. But Nebraska is one of two places (the other being Maine) that has a funny little hitch to its voting: we can split our electorals 4-1. And Obama is trying to do just that

... Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has opened an office in Omaha, trying to take one of those five votes this year by focusing on the state's biggest, most diverse city.

Now, here comes the fun part: Nebraska is far more diverse than is commonly known. Our two current Senators (Hagel and Nelson) are known as being the furthest from their respective parties in respect to following the party line. Plus, we've had some of the most interesting politicians come from here. Ever heard of Bob Kerry? He was known for being very liberal, particularly since he was both Governor and Senator of a "conservative state."

We're also the home of Ernie Chambers, a barber who spent 35 years kicking conservative ass in the state senate chambers. He'd still be there, but a new term-limits bill (specifically set up to get rid of him) forced him out of office. But I digress.

Why should this be important? For one thing, it forces McCain to spend money and campaign in places that should almost automatically be his for the taking. Not just annoying for him, but it divides his attention from key states. But that is a minor issue.

To me, this is a sign that Obama is taking ALL supporters seriously. He is giving people who have been largely ignored a chance to raise their voices. It is showing a disheartened group that we can count.

And that right there is the sign of a good leader.

Coyotemike will say "BOO-YAH!!!" if Obama wins by Nebraska's one electoral split vote.

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Varuka_Salt

I'm lost

October 2006

SEP 18, 2008 04:39 PM

But is he rhymin' the votes? That would be fly.

hk85

Guerneville, CA

October 2007

SEP 18, 2008 04:55 PM

And that right there is the sign of a good leader.

Word

... Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has opened an office in Omaha, trying to take one of those five votes this year by focusing on the state's biggest, most diverse city.

That is a good piece of information. I never knew that Nebraska could split their votes.

Coyotemike

Kearney, NE

May 2006

SEP 18, 2008 04:56 PM

hk85 said:

And that right there is the sign of a good leader.

Word

... Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has opened an office in Omaha, trying to take one of those five votes this year by focusing on the state's biggest, most diverse city.

That is a good piece of information. I never knew that Nebraska could split their votes.

I think, if it happens, it will be the first time ever.

Strega

Minneapolis, MN

October 2005

SEP 18, 2008 05:32 PM

Coyotemike will say "BOO-YAH!!!" if Obama wins by Nebraska's one electoral split vote.

While that would definitely be amusing, I am really hoping it will be nowhere near that close.

turin

Denver, CO

October 2003

SEP 18, 2008 06:28 PM

Shiny_metal_ass said:
But is he rhymin' the votes? That would be fly.

he'll steal your vote like he stole your bike.

malkav11

Saint Paul, MN

July 2003

SEP 18, 2008 06:34 PM

Strega said:

Coyotemike will say "BOO-YAH!!!" if Obama wins by Nebraska's one electoral split vote.

While that would definitely be amusing, I am really hoping it will be nowhere near that close.

Indeed. It would depress me extraordinarily if there were still, after 8 years of colossal incompetence and mismanagement, enough people prepared to turn right around and sign up for more to make it any kind of close fight.

Of course, I am fully prepared to be very depressed.