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Kurska

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1. Keep in mind No doesn't need to beat yes.

Reply to wellstone dem (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 03:44 AM

Nov 2012

No doesn't matter, the yes needs to be over 50% for it to pass. Nonresponses are effectively no's

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Minnesota Marriage Amendment....I still have hope!!! 86% reporting [View all] wellstone dem Nov 2012 OP

Keep in mind No doesn't need to beat yes. Kurska Nov 2012 #1

This is great. . .100k ahead!! kevinbgoode1 Nov 2012 #2

Yes, blanks count as no. Need 50% plus 1 yes votes to win. wellstone dem Nov 2012 #4

Remember, the blanks count as no votes n/t dflprincess Nov 2012 #3

Let's hope that yes loses! William769 Nov 2012 #5

Yeah I am pretty sure... the "NO" will have it!! Spock_is_Skeptical Nov 2012 #6

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