Nov. 7 th.

cutie_cat_4ever · #1 11-08-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

That's what I did by voting Green in Illinois. And besides getting 10% of the vote, the Green Party is now a major party. I'm a big fan of multi-party politics and I hate how it's been engineered by the two parties in power to stay a two party system

I was really surprise with the Green party turn out. 49% to Blagojevich, 40% to Topinka and 10% to Whitney. That's a greater turn out than at least from what I've seen in the past (mostly in the 5% range). I could definitely see the Green party rising.

Sister Havana · #2 11-08-2006, 11:47 AM

I think a lot of people were not happy with the choice between Blagojevich and Topinka. I also think Topinka's choice of running mate really hurt her - I know a lot of people (especially women) who would have had no problem voting for her, but could not stand Birkett and didn't want him anywhere near the governor's mansion. (he is dreadful!)

That said, it is a beautiful day to be a Democrat.

chitownxo · #3 11-08-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Havana

I think a lot of people were not happy with the choice between Blagojevich and Topinka. I also think Topinka's choice of running mate really hurt her - I know a lot of people (especially women) who would have had no problem voting for her, but could not stand Birkett and didn't want him anywhere near the governor's mansion. (he is dreadful!)

That said, it is a beautiful day to be a Democrat.

Cosign! I toyed with the idea of the voting for Whitney, but in the end, I held my nose and voted for Blago. Can't stand Birkett, so Topinka wasn't really an option.

I'm watching the Cook County Board election pretty closely, though. Anyone else smell a recount coming?

AGDee · #4 11-08-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sister Havana

I think a lot of people were not happy with the choice between Blagojevich and Topinka. I also think Topinka's choice of running mate really hurt her - I know a lot of people (especially women) who would have had no problem voting for her, but could not stand Birkett and didn't want him anywhere near the governor's mansion. (he is dreadful!)

That said, it is a beautiful day to be a Democrat.

Just pointing out.. Topinka is an Alpha Gam.

VandalSquirrel · #5 11-09-2006, 12:00 AM

I can't believe the people in my state voted for a guy who lists his economic honor society from 1979 on his webpage, and also believes breast cancer and abortion are linked. He has a JD, and isn't an MD, wtf.

UGH

RACooper · #6 11-09-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I can't believe the people in my state voted for a guy who lists his economic honor society from 1979 on his webpage, and also believes breast cancer and abortion are linked. He has a JD, and isn't an MD, wtf.

UGH

Your kidding me right? Please say your kidding...

VandalSquirrel · #7 11-09-2006, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RACooper

Your kidding me right? Please say your kidding...

I can't make this kind of crap up. I'll PM you a link to his page. Oliver North gave him an award for being a "Champion of the Family", I wonder if he recalls giving it to him.

ETA: Nevermind, the page has changed now that he has won. It has a big picture of him congratulating himself with clapping and this goober grin. Hopefully the cached links will work.