Numbers need context- Context for the 45% Dem voter turn out

[NJmaverick]

http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/ttw/trends_map_data_table.aspx?trendID=19&assessmentID=5


Frankly that is pretty much par for the course, according to the 2006 numbers




Thanks to Kaleva for finding this information.

[jtrockville]

1. Thanks for posting this, and to Kaleva too.

[NJmaverick]

2. You're welcome and thanks for the post

it gives me hope that at least some DUers want to have all the facts needed to stake out sound positions.

[rufus dog]

3. why the unrec

For putting spin in perspective!!!!
fucking a what a joke, rec from me.

[NJmaverick]

4. There are DUers that have an agenda that tends to come into frequent conflict with the facts

so the truth is rather unpopular here at DU.

[jtrockville]

6. Yeah, I rec'd too but it was still negative after my +1.

Strange.

[Toasterlad]

5. Spin, Tiny Dancer! Spin For Your Life!

[NJmaverick]

8. You prefer agenda over critical thinking

[Toasterlad]

9. I Prefer Keeping Promises Over Lying.

[NJmaverick]

10. If that were true you wouldn't be hanging around trees

[Toasterlad]

11. Your Logic Escapes Me.

I find the tree people much more willing to face and speak truth than many on DU. It's refreshing to have discussions with people who realize that politicians are actually POLITICIANS, not messiahs who can never be questioned.

[seeinfweggos]

7. 2006 was such a disaster for the democrats

LOL