If democrats really want to get George Bush out of office, they're going to have to do better than this. Oddly, the article indicates that the 20-30% voter turnout was higher than expected, citing inclement weather. Weather? In Arizona? What a lame excuse.
Regardless of my post yesterday about our "stormy weather", it seems pathetic that a little rain would keep people from getting out to stand up for something they believe in. Sub-freezing temperatures didn't keep them away in New Hampshire, but we Arizonans can't grab a jacket and umbrella and go out when its 50 degrees? This doesn't say much for the strength of our convictions.
This isn't meant to be an attack on the democratic party. Arizona has been consistently the second worst state in the nation when it comes to voter turnout, although even by our dismal standards the 20-30% turnout for yesterday's primary was pathetic.
Everyone I know who is registered as a democrat said they were voting for Dean, yet he came in third here. I can't help but wonder how differently the results may have been had even 50% of registered voters taken the time to vote. Not to mention, what percentage of those who didn't vote will complain about the outcome?
My guess is more than 20-30%.
Posted by geekchik at February 4, 2004 11:19 AMI voted for Dean when I sent in my ballot weeks ago, not sure if I would do now. I can't get that damn scream of his out of my nightmares.
Posted by: James at February 4, 2004 12:17 PMI am glad that the Democrats don't mobilize well. Lets keep it that way so we can have 4 more years of Dick and Bush!!!!
Posted by: Xan at February 4, 2004 12:21 PMThe scream heard 'round the world.
At least he'll have a place in internet cult history now...
Posted by: geekchik at February 4, 2004 01:19 PMI like Bush!
Posted by: Jason at February 7, 2004 08:04 PMMe too, More Bush and Dick in 2004!
BTW, I'm still waiting for Barbara Streisand to leave the country like she promised...
Posted by: submarine at February 7, 2004 11:10 PMYou people make me sick. You're ignorant (notice the correct use of the word "you're") and probably never read up on current events at all. The intelligent people of the world realize that oil is a limited and costly resource, not only to our pockets but to the environment.
Maybe you people should pick up a book once in a while. Or maybe you're too busy with your SUVs and staying inside your borgeois shell and worried that bums might ask you for some change ("Oh! Get them AWAY from me!") to understand anything about social issues.
Posted by: justicemonger at May 26, 2004 11:11 AM