Puerto Rico Democratic primary results discussion thread

[Franzl]

You also have to keep in mind that turnout is of all voters. If we had turnout numbers for primaries and included every voter registered - independent and Republicans - we'd have a lot lower turnout on the mainland as well.

Still, that is rather low.

but aren't indepedents and republican eligible to vote in this?

[War on Want]

You also have to keep in mind that turnout is of all voters. If we had turnout numbers for primaries and included every voter registered - independent and Republicans - we'd have a lot lower turnout on the mainland as well.

Still, that is rather low.

but aren't indepedents and republican eligible to vote in this?

They are eligible.

[Meeker]

You also have to keep in mind that turnout is of all voters. If we had turnout numbers for primaries and included every voter registered - independent and Republicans - we'd have a lot lower turnout on the mainland as well.

Still, that is rather low.

but aren't indepedents and republican eligible to vote in this?

They don't have Republicans, but yes.

[Alcon]

but aren't indepedents and republican eligible to vote in this?

Yes, because Puerto Rico doesn't have Democrats and Republicans.

Obama has carried his first precinct, Villalba, 19-8, unless that's a typo.

[Meeker]

People are still voting on some parts of the Island.

[Alcon]

People are still voting on some parts of the Island.

Hour-long lines? 

[Meeker]

People are still voting on some parts of the Island.

Hour-long lines? 

That's what they're saying. Apparently there was a huge last minute surge.

[Franzl]

People are still voting on some parts of the Island.

Hour-long lines? 

Do you think that just means poor organization, or is turnout really higher than we think?

[Alcon]

People are still voting on some parts of the Island.

Hour-long lines? 

Do you think that just means poor organization, or is turnout really higher than we think?

I have no logical explanation for a huge last-minute surge in turnout whatsoever...I would say that it's probably good news for Obama percentage-wise and good news for Clinton net vote-wise.

[Mr. Morden]

Has this been mentioned here yet?

On CNN, they just said that 51% of PPD voters went for Obama while 84% of PNP voters went for Clinton.

[Meeker]

*Apparently* how it works is that olds vote in the morning before they go to church, while youngs and poors vote later in the day as they sleep in, eat, and then head out for activities.

[Alcon]

Looking these places up on Wikipedia, every municipality in Puerto Rico seems to have its own anthem.  That's awesome.  I wish we had that.

[Gustaf]

*Apparently* how it works is that olds vote in the morning before they go to church, while youngs and poors vote later in the day as they sleep in, eat, and then head out for activities.

So...who would that benefit? Young people indicate Obama but poor and not that interested in voting would indicate Clinton.

[Torie]

Looking these places up on Wikipedia, every municipality in Puerto Rico seems to have its own anthem.  That's awesome.  I wish we had that.

What would the anthem of Berkeley, California  be I wonder?

[Meeker]

*Apparently* how it works is that olds vote in the morning before they go to church, while youngs and poors vote later in the day as they sleep in, eat, and then head out for activities.

So...who would that benefit? Young people indicate Obama but poor and not that interested in voting would indicate Clinton.

The exit polling doesn't really have a significant difference depending on income level though. There also doesn't seem to be that much data on young people.

So basically, I have no idea.

[Alcon]

Looking these places up on Wikipedia, every municipality in Puerto Rico seems to have its own anthem.  That's awesome.  I wish we had that.

What would the anthem of Berkeley, California  be I wonder?

I don't know, but I hope it involves the homeless guy who threatened to kill me on Sacramento Street.  A true American patriot.

[Gustaf]

*Apparently* how it works is that olds vote in the morning before they go to church, while youngs and poors vote later in the day as they sleep in, eat, and then head out for activities.

So...who would that benefit? Young people indicate Obama but poor and not that interested in voting would indicate Clinton.

The exit polling doesn't really have a significant difference depending on income level though. There also doesn't seem to be that much data on young people.

So basically, I have no idea.

The exit polling doesn't indicate any differences between any groups with the exceptions of views of the candidates (duh) and political affiliation in the state...there seem to be little difference between other groups.

[NOVA Green]

Hillary's 67-33 lead seems to be holding up fairly well so far....although we haven't seen much from San Juan yet.

[Alcon]

9% in

Clinton 12,748 (67%)
Obama 6,327 (33%)

Yep, with almost 10% in, there aren't even 20,000 votes.

[The Mikado]

Looking these places up on Wikipedia, every municipality in Puerto Rico seems to have its own anthem.  That's awesome.  I wish we had that.

What would the anthem of Berkeley, California  be I wonder?

The Internationale.

[Meeker]

9% in

Clinton 12,748 (67%)
Obama 6,327 (33%)

Yep, with almost 10% in, there aren't even 20,000 votes.

That seems... odd.

[Gustaf]

Only one district has more than 10% reporting. I don't see how the numbers add up, to be honest.

[Meeker]

Yea, something is screwed up. Now they have 14% reporting but no region has even 12% reporting yet.

[Flying Dog]

Whats the percentage for Hillary to get 3-1?

[The Mikado]

So...what's with the Clinton=statehood, Obama=commonwealth breakdown?  Have the candidates weighed in?