Democratic Primaries

democrattotheend

(11,607 posts) Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:44 PM Mar 2020

Per MSNBC: Black share of vote in Michigan down slightly from 2016

According to Steve Kornacki, black voters made up 21% of the electorate in Michigan in 2016, and 18% this year. Doesn't mean black turnout is down, just down relative to other groups. No word yet on overall turnout.

Also, the exit poll showed only 57% of Michigan primary voters work full time for pay. Either that means a lot of the voters are retirees or unemployment is that bad in Michigan. But take that with a grain of salt, because I would expect people who work full time to vote later in the day.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Per MSNBC: Black share of vote in Michigan down slightly from 2016 (Original Post) democrattotheend Mar 2020 OP

The polls are still open! Mr. Red Bull is full of it! Pathwalker Mar 2020 #1

I can't stand him. Is he on drugs? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #5

Either that, or he's hooked on highly caffinated drinks. Pathwalker Mar 2020 #11

"Not on my tv" ... I like that! NurseJackie Mar 2020 #12

My list is pretty long, and is mostly Republicans, with Pathwalker Mar 2020 #13

First round of exits RandySF Mar 2020 #2

early voting was up 96% over 2016..... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #4

I was wondering how this virus would affect turnout. Nt helpisontheway Mar 2020 #3

Over 65 is up showblue22 Mar 2020 #6

If 71% of the vote is from over 45's, Bernie is screwed. sunonmars Mar 2020 #10

I wonder if the 2016 data was for the Democratic primary only Amishman Mar 2020 #7

Only 13.81% of the Michigan population is black NYMinute Mar 2020 #8

Yup, Wellstone ruled Mar 2020 #9

Pathwalker

(6,599 posts)

1. The polls are still open! Mr. Red Bull is full of it!

Reply to democrattotheend (Original post)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:48 PM

Mar 2020

n/t

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

5. I can't stand him. Is he on drugs?

Reply to Pathwalker (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:59 PM

Mar 2020

Imagine him and Nina Turner having a conversation.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Pathwalker

(6,599 posts)

11. Either that, or he's hooked on highly caffinated drinks.

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 07:03 PM

Mar 2020

Also, I hate his "fashi" uniform - white shirt khaki pants, like the torch guys. He and Tina are on my "Not on my TV" list.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

12. "Not on my tv" ... I like that!

Reply to Pathwalker (Reply #11)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 07:04 PM

Mar 2020

I have a few on my own list too. I'll quickly mute, fast-forward, or change the channel.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Pathwalker

(6,599 posts)

13. My list is pretty long, and is mostly Republicans, with

Reply to NurseJackie (Reply #12)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 07:11 PM

Mar 2020

a few notable exceptions. I'm a quick channel changer!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RandySF

(59,365 posts)

2. First round of exits

Reply to democrattotheend (Original post)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:49 PM

Mar 2020

And does not include those who voted early.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

getagrip_already

(14,865 posts)

4. early voting was up 96% over 2016.....

Reply to RandySF (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:57 PM

Mar 2020

So quite a few voters missed.....

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

helpisontheway

(5,008 posts)

3. I was wondering how this virus would affect turnout. Nt

Reply to democrattotheend (Original post)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 05:53 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

showblue22

(1,026 posts)

6. Over 65 is up

Reply to democrattotheend (Original post)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 06:01 PM

Mar 2020

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

sunonmars

(8,656 posts)

10. If 71% of the vote is from over 45's, Bernie is screwed.

Reply to showblue22 (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 06:22 PM

Mar 2020

The older they go, the bigger the Biden vote.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Amishman

(5,559 posts)

7. I wonder if the 2016 data was for the Democratic primary only

Reply to democrattotheend (Original post)

Tue Mar 10, 2020, 06:03 PM

Mar 2020

With Trump essentially unopposed, it opens up independents or Republicans to cross over.

If the 2016 data was for those voting in the Democratic primary only, those voters crossing over wouldn't be in the comparison

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden