Posted November 4, 2008 9:16 AM
by Frank James
If you're the Obama campaign and want to get the highest turnout possible today, especially among first-time or infrequent voters, you have to be somewhat concerned about the precipitation expected or already falling in some key places, including Virginia, North Carolina and eastern Pennsylvania where Philadelphia is.
That's one reason there was such a push for early voting in the states that allow it.
Weather should not be a factor, however, in much of the rest of the country, especially the battleground states of the Midwest like Missouri, Indiana or Ohio.
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I live on the east coast of NC. I can tell you that it rained last night but this morning, the rain has ended. I can also tell you that a high % of people voted early.
Posted by: bill "Hussein" r. | November 4, 2008 9:22 AM
Bad weather would favor Obama. Obama supporters have greater intensity than McCain supporters, meaning the latter are more likely to be deterred by bad weather.
Posted by: a blinkin | November 4, 2008 9:45 AM
I agree with the bad weather favoring Obama. From what I have noticed here in Florida (BTW the weather is nasty today) McCain supporters only go outside on nice days and will not stand out in the rain. I've noticed people standing by the road all over with Obama signs, McCain supporters are nowhere to be seen. They usually stand in front of Sam's Club but I think they were afraid of clouds.
Posted by: Nathan | November 4, 2008 12:05 PM
Perfect weather up here in Maine for standing in long lines. The crowds seem energized and optimistic. It becomes a social event. I'm surprised at how many people are still showing love or hate for lesser known candidate Gov. Frank Cotton.
Posted by: Mark LaFlamme | November 4, 2008 12:09 PM