Started By
Message
locked post

Poor turnout in AL Senate election today

Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:51 am
Posted by 1999
Where I be
Member since Oct 2009
29137 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:51 am
i mean this had to be expected, but gotta think it favors Moore as his supporters will be out in full force.

quote:

Ala. Sec. of State John @JohnHMerrill says turnout is poor all over state. "if trend continues it could be as low as 10-15% max." #democracy
This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 11:52 am
Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
35023 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:52 am to
It's a special election. 10-15% is normal. Poor turnout for a special election would be in single digits.
Posted by ThePTExperience1969
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2016
13360 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:52 am to
Judge Moore is GOAT
Posted by buckeye_vol
Member since Jul 2014
35236 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:54 am to
quote:

More Ala. Sec. of State John @JohnHMerrill says turnout is poor all over state. "if trend continues it could be as low as 10-15% max." #democracy
I don't know of that is meant to be facetious or not, but I think not voting is just as important and can be just as powerful of a statement in a democracy.
Posted by MrLarson
Member since Oct 2014
34984 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:55 am to
Roy Moore rode in on horseback to vote

I don't think it would be possible to attention whore it any more than that.




Posted by 1999
Where I be
Member since Oct 2009
29137 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 11:56 am to
lol what an alpha
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
50429 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:00 pm to
My understanding is that he always rides on horseback to his voting location.

ETA: He was interviewed about it and said he had been riding in a car for 1000s of miles during the campaign, and wanted to ride his horse.
This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 12:02 pm
Posted by ThePTExperience1969
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2016
13360 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:02 pm to
GOAT picture
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41111 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:03 pm to
Couldn't make myself jump in the middle of that shitshow.
Posted by Loserman
Member since Sep 2007
21874 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:04 pm to
quote:

ThePTExperience1969


Your sig message proves you don't know basket ball.


Bill Russell is easily the Greatest of All Time!
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
Aberdeen,NC
Member since Jul 2009
125410 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:04 pm to
Looks like the gumps were real motivated to drain the swamp.
Posted by ThePTExperience1969
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2016
13360 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:05 pm to
Let's take that to the more sports board
Posted by Loserman
Member since Sep 2007
21874 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

Let's take that to the more sports board


That's fine and all...

I would add one last post on my point...

Every one of the people you considered the goat have all said numerous times that Russell actually was.
Not only that But Phil Jackson who actually coached Jordon, Shaq, and Bryant said." If making an all star team the first player I would choose would be Russell"
Posted by buckeye_vol
Member since Jul 2014
35236 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:26 pm to
quote:

Every one of the people you considered the goat have all said numerous times that Russell actually was.
Except hardly anybody who has said this, was able to actually watch enough tape to make the determination, because the stats don't support this.
quote:

Not only that But Phil Jackson who actually coached Jordon, Shaq, and Bryant said." If making an all star team the first player I would choose would be Russell"
Well Phil Jackson's talent evaluation skills are not something one should put much value in.
Posted by RMFT15
Birmingham
Member since May 2014
1188 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:39 pm to
Just got back from voting for Moore. Hardly anyone was there. My grandad said hardly anyone was at his voting location this morning as well.
Posted by Bunyan
He/Him
Member since Oct 2016
20828 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:55 pm to
Disagree. Don't complain about anything if you don't vote
Posted by Alabamya
Da Ham
Member since Jan 2009
9179 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:56 pm to
I voted at 7:00 this morning was first in line.
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:58 pm to
Went at lunch thinking there might be a small crowd. Nope. One lady was leaving as I entered, and 2 guys walked in just ahead of me. Lady there said it was a little busy when they first opened, but been slow the rest of the morning.

I was line #22 on the Democratic sign-in sheet, but I think it was the second page.
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
7653 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 1:28 pm to
I was the 108th voter in my district at noon, and it is in the middle of a rather large neighborhood. Sad really.

Part of the problem is the candidates. Mo Brooks, Luther Strange, and Roy Moore are not a great group to choose from on the Republican side. Mo Brooks is the best of a rough bunch.
Posted by airfernando
Member since Oct 2015
15248 posts
Posted on 8/15/17 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

Don't complain about anything if you don't vote


That's such a stupid, predictable response. It means absolutely nothing. We don't get to complain bc we vote. We get to complain for multiple reasons. I'll list some of them for those of you who aren't smart

1. Ability to speak or write
2. Freedom of Expression
3. Because you can't stop me
4. I want to complain
5. A complaint needs to be made
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram