We have an interesting special State House election tomorrow...

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I thought you were joking when you said the dem. won 94-6%. but, you weren't haha...
Yes, definitely, this was a surprising result. maybe it wouldn't have been if you hadn't made this thread xD

Given that Obama got 76% here apparently...  we might not have taken note, but somebody somewhere would have considered it surprising.

Or not. Depending on their take on the causes of South Philadelphia Republicanism.

With what Johnny said about him getting 15% in Delco, there might be something there. The Delco part only has about 16k people (though PA State House seats only have about 60k total), but is about 2/3 black, and was 91% for Obama. Meaning of course that it is far more Democratic than the Philly part.

Of course we don't know if this is a case of South Philly Republicans voting Democratic out of racism or simply not bothering to show up while Dem machine hacks did.

But unsurprisingly as it was greater than the Obama margin, J. J. is blatantly incorrect.

[Keystone Phil]

Of course we don't know if this is a case of South Philly Republicans voting Democratic out of racism or simply not bothering to show up while Dem machine hacks did.

They didn't show up while the Dems did. It wasn't a well publicized race. Few people even knew the Republican was black or that a Republican was running but that's another discussion entirely.

[Iosif]

Hey, he only lost by 88 points, that's pretty close.

Actually, in that area, it is a GOP landslide.  I voted in a special election bordering that district (they may overlap now, with redistricting) in the 1990's.  The Republican came in third.

In really bad weather, there was an outside shot for an upset.  The weather improved.

The deluge! The deluge is coming!

[Iosif]

Hey, he only lost by 88 points, that's pretty close.

Actually, in that area, it is a GOP landslide.  I voted in a special election bordering that district (they may overlap now, with redistricting) in the 1990's.  The Republican came in third.

In really bad weather, there was an outside shot for an upset.  The weather improved.

The deluge! The deluge is coming!

Although to be fair, JJ has stumbled onto a pretty salient point. Republicans biggest enemy isn't the Democratic party. It's turnout. Republicans loathe a high turnout. The fewer the people voting the better. A good election day is one of gale force winds and 12 inch snow.

It's fascinating the a political party's fortune is defined not be who's voting but by who's not.

[Keystone Phil]

Republicans loathe a high turnout. The fewer the people voting the better. A good election day is one of gale force winds and 12 inch snow.

It's fascinating the a political party's fortune is defined not be who's voting but by who's not.

The more informed the voter, the better.

40% turnout and more infomed > 70% and uninformed

[Badger]

I think the issue is more that there wasn't anything notable about this that required a new thread instead of the one we already have. Strong Democratic seat, Democrat wins. Not interesting. I didn't make a new thread about our special election which is another strong Democratic seat that should be easily held.

No, the issue was trying to make it seem like I said we'd win here, which I didn't. There were circumstances surrounding this specific election that set it apart from your special. Plus, that wasn't even a special, right? Wasn't it a primary? Totally not the same.

And I won't be making a new thread for the special in two weeks which is also a special election in February.

How common are special elections in February there? Are you expecting a snow and ice storm? Even so, that's not as big of a deal there as it is here.

BRTD, frankly, I don't care what the hell you find worthy to be a thread but it would be nice if you would take the attitude here and apply it every time you have the urge to post stimulating topics like "Post your zip code" or "Do you know anyone in the city from the suburbs whose parents are from the city?" Seriously, dude, don't lecture anyone about what thread topics. It's like Jamespol complaining about trolls.

Phil, you went on about how while the race wouldn't be won the GOP candidate "would do surprisingly well", and "the margin might be a real vicotry". And then your guy got about a quarter of the McCain vote. And now you're lashing out at people giving you a hard time? And in nasty bitter ways to boot??

Your tone and demeanor leads one to believe the GOP candidate did markedly worse in places you personally canvessed.

[Keystone Phil]

I think the issue is more that there wasn't anything notable about this that required a new thread instead of the one we already have. Strong Democratic seat, Democrat wins. Not interesting. I didn't make a new thread about our special election which is another strong Democratic seat that should be easily held.

No, the issue was trying to make it seem like I said we'd win here, which I didn't. There were circumstances surrounding this specific election that set it apart from your special. Plus, that wasn't even a special, right? Wasn't it a primary? Totally not the same.

And I won't be making a new thread for the special in two weeks which is also a special election in February.

How common are special elections in February there? Are you expecting a snow and ice storm? Even so, that's not as big of a deal there as it is here.

BRTD, frankly, I don't care what the hell you find worthy to be a thread but it would be nice if you would take the attitude here and apply it every time you have the urge to post stimulating topics like "Post your zip code" or "Do you know anyone in the city from the suburbs whose parents are from the city?" Seriously, dude, don't lecture anyone about what thread topics. It's like Jamespol complaining about trolls.

Phil, you went on about how while the race wouldn't be won the GOP candidate "would do surprisingly well", and "the margin might be a real vicotry". And then your guy got about a quarter of the McCain vote. And now you're lashing out at people giving you a hard time? And in nasty bitter ways to boot??

Have you bothered to read the responses? Yeah, I'm lashing out at people that had no opinion or feelings about the race suddenly coming in when I was proven wrong to rub it in.

What the hell is your deal with me, dude? You will troll me on any topic. This is a perfect example. You had nothing to say earlier but now want to get on my case not only because my friend lost badly but because I'm pissed at how immature posters responded.

Yes, I was wrong about turnout. I was wrong about the result. Many others felt the same way I did but they don't post here. No one here challenged me on my analysis because they didn't follow it but have the guts to mock me after the fact. Now that takes guts!

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Yes, it was because of me, Badger. They were totally turned off by me. I expect a thank you call from Representative Donatucci any day now. I won this race for her by working for her opponent.

I didn't personally canvass anything. I worked a polling place for two hours and spoke to a grand total of ten voters.

My tone is because I have to deal with responses like "Hahahahaha" and "Phil nails another PA election" from certain assholes here. You'd have the same reaction after simply trying to discuss unique circumstances around a special election. Then there's the fact that my words were blatantly twisted but that's ok. Keep trolling me.

[Badger]

Get over yourself. I reply to stupid wherever on the forum I find it. Some just produce it in greater quantity....

Just find the humor in the situation. Laugh at yourself before anyone else does.

[Keystone Phil]

Get over yourself. I reply to stupid wherever on the forum I find it. Some just produce it in greater quantity....

Just find the humor in it. Laugh at yourself before anyone else does.

I have no problem with finding humor in situations. I don't find humor in certain people that only posted here to mock me. They had no take on the race beforehand but they have no problem rushing to tell me how wrong I was. And I certainly won't find humor in people blatantly twisting my words.

Don't come in here, quote a random post, totally ignore what others say and lecture me about my response when you have no place in the conversation. I'll "get over" myself when you get over trolling me.

[Keystone Phil]

And if you're so interested in replying to stupidity especially when it is so frequently spewed by certain posters, you might want to screen your remarks before pressing "post."

[Badger]

K. Since discussing the special is only making you angrier: Got any predictions for the general?

[Keystone Phil]

K. Since discussing the special is only making you angrier: Got any predictions for the general?

The standard 85% to 15%...if we even run someone (which we usually do).

[Badger]

K. Since discussing the special is only making you angrier: Got any predictions for the general?

The standard 85% to 15%...if we even run someone (which we usually do).

What if there's low turnout?

[Keystone Phil]

K. Since discussing the special is only making you angrier: Got any predictions for the general?

The standard 85% to 15%...if we even run someone (which we usually do).

What if there's low turnout?

Hmmmm. Good point.

84% to 16%

[Sam Spade]

Take your fights elsewhere.  If you can't, there will be points given to both and all.

[Gustaf]

For once, I'm with Phil. He's working on a local election and posts a thread about it. Nothing wrong with that. Entering the thread just to be a jerk is kind of stupid.

[Keystone Phil]

For the record, I wasn't even "working" on it. I was helping out a friend for a few hours at a polling place for one day.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I apologize in advance for this. I'm sure there's a few flaws, but I just wanted to make one of these, it's all in good fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38UITHPFdnM

[Keystone Phil]

I apologize in advance for this. I'm sure there's a few flaws, but I just wanted to make one of these, it's all in good fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38UITHPFdnM

Ok, I have to admit: the beginning was absolutely hilarious. I was cracking up several times but it went down hill once you brought in "the Teabaggers" and that stuff.

[Badger]

I apologize in advance for this. I'm sure there's a few flaws, but I just wanted to make one of these, it's all in good fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38UITHPFdnM

At 3:08. "If he asks just lie and say you voted for Castle". Priceless, Kal!

[Keystone Phil]

Priceless, Kal!

That's BRTD. 

[Insula Dei]

I apologize in advance for this. I'm sure there's a few flaws, but I just wanted to make one of these, it's all in good fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38UITHPFdnM

At 3:08. "If he asks just lie and say you voted for Castle". Priceless, Kal!

Priceless indeed!

[J. J.]

I thought you were joking when you said the dem. won 94-6%. but, you weren't haha...
Yes, definitely, this was a surprising result. maybe it wouldn't have been if you hadn't made this thread xD

Given that Obama got 76% here apparently...  we might not have taken note, but somebody somewhere would have considered it surprising.

Or not. Depending on their take on the causes of South Philadelphia Republicanism.

With what Johnny said about him getting 15% in Delco, there might be something there. The Delco part only has about 16k people (though PA State House seats only have about 60k total), but is about 2/3 black, and was 91% for Obama. Meaning of course that it is far more Democratic than the Philly part.

Of course we don't know if this is a case of South Philly Republicans voting Democratic out of racism or simply not bothering to show up while Dem machine hacks did.

But unsurprisingly as it was greater than the Obama margin, J. J. is blatantly incorrect.

I was basically joking, but the Republican candidate came in third.  The state house, where it tends to be party based votes is usually higher.

[Torie]

BRTD, you are one talented dude. That was awesome, just awesome!  You should relocate to a zip code that starts with a 9 - yes you should. You are missing your true calling as an "artiste" servicing cell phones, or whatever it is that you do in that ice box that you live in. Kudos.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

BRTD, you are one talented dude. That was awesome, just awesome!  You should relocate to a zip code that starts with a 9 - yes you should. You are missing your true calling as an "artiste" servicing cell phones, or whatever it is that you do in that ice box that you live in. Kudos.

Thanks. I've partially written some screenplays actually. The problem I have is tying them together. I write scenes better than stories. Maybe attempting the BushOklahoma saga may help with that...