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2009-10-03T04:37:56.341-04:00

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It's not 'free' health care here in England...it's...

2008-10-30T07:54:23.923-04:00

It's not 'free' health care here in England...it's government financed. We paid for that sprained ankle. Please switch to a system that takes care of your people and stop sending them over here to get 'free' health care. There are 300,000 of you over here. We like you, we do, but get it together. You've had a few hundred years, you're all grown up now, act like it.

Sincerely,
England

Yup, I just cried. Good good good post!

2008-10-29T23:47:58.971-04:00

Yup, I just cried. Good good good post!

Sean:Your story struck for a number of reasons. T...

2008-10-29T14:17:29.023-04:00

Sean:

Your story struck for a number of reasons. This morning I voted early in Houston and for convenience sake, voted at a community center on my way to work that I have never been to, in a part of town called Acres Homes. Its is a predominantly African American area and the vast majority of folks voting were African American. I couldn’t help but notice the diversity of the group. There was a woman voting from what looked like a gurney and was being assisted by two care givers. There was a young man in front of me probably voting in his first presidential, election. The woman signing in directly in front of me was with her mom helping her vote. There were people stopping in before work and a few moms with their kids. I am voting for Barak for many reasons and while I am thankful that many people are discarding race while voting for Barak, I couldn’t help but leave the community center feeling that in this instance I have a common bond, a kinship, with everyone there. The energy was amazing and it’s the first time in my life I felt euphoric voting and had to hold back tears as I walked to my car. Thanks for capturing the power that I felt today.

The Wire might be the best cop show ever, but that...

2008-10-29T12:02:30.665-04:00

The Wire might be the best cop show ever, but that's not saying much. To compare a show that has little going for it except for a handful of first rate characters to DEADWOOD OMG THE GREATEST WORK OF FICTION SINCE THE BEGINNING OF BROADCAST MEDIA is shameful.

Battlestar Galactica, OTOH, could conceivably be mentioned in the same breath as Deadwood. MASH and Arrested Development as well, if we're including comedies. As for The Wire, it was better when it was called Homicide.

Barack Obama hates his brother. How is he his keep...

2008-10-29T10:57:37.751-04:00

Barack Obama hates his brother. How is he his keeper?

Don't let me interrupt the cryfest.

Thanks for sharing that story.

2008-10-29T02:29:17.563-04:00

Thanks for sharing that story.

"Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked so O...

2008-10-29T02:04:27.686-04:00

"Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked so Obama could run. Obama runs so our children can fly."
Heard on NPR 1-/28

I love Sean's story. I feel so happy to share this quiet and deep joy with African Americans, and I'm glad the press is ignoring them till Obama wins because we don't want to wake up the racist right-wing kooks.

hey lookey here now!!!By Eric Dienstfrey Arizona S...

2008-10-29T00:40:46.535-04:00

hey lookey here now!!!

By Eric Dienstfrey

Arizona State University Cronkite School of Journalism /
Eight/KAET
10/23-26/08; 1,019 RV, 3%
Mode: Live Telephone Interviews

Arizona
McCain 46, Obama 44

Good morning all

Thanks for sharing your story about the old man an...

2008-10-29T00:34:53.871-04:00

Thanks for sharing your story about the old man and the young boy. It was touching and profoundly descriptive of the stirring that you mentioned feeling without directly coming out and saying it.

This is why I love this site so. It's not just stats -- it's good writing too with a wonderful warm personal touch.

Your post is the first time I've lost (happy) tear...

2008-10-28T23:27:02.853-04:00

Your post is the first time I've lost (happy) tears at a political blog. Beautiful story, beautiful moment in history.

Today, finally, is the first time I've felt hope, optimism that, yes. We can.

What a terrific entry. You say that you wept. I di...

2008-10-28T22:47:28.048-04:00

What a terrific entry. You say that you wept. I did too after reading this entry.

Thank you.

My story is not as poignant as Sean's and the othe...

2008-10-28T22:43:19.115-04:00

My story is not as poignant as Sean's and the other follow-ups, but it does highlight another turnout factor for African-Americans in North Carolina. I was canvassing a few days before the primary is a predominantly black neighborhood in Raleigh when I met an African-American woman sitting on the stoop of her townhome, watching her grandson play BBall with a group of kids from the neighborhood. She tried to ditch me quickly, but because she was stuck out there on the stoop I was able to have a ten minute conversation. She had not voted in years, because she said "you all come around every few years saying you need our votes, but you never help our community" (I'm a middle-aged white guy). I told her all the reasons I thought Barack was different and deserved a chance to show it. As I was driving back to HQ between canvasses on election day I happened to be on her street so I stopped by. She was on the stoop again, watching the kids play. I asked her if she had voted for Barack and she busted out the biggest smile I had seen that whole day.

Win or lose, Obama has already changed a lot of us. The hope that we can be one people, that we see that desire across lines that have divided us for so long...you can feel that hope as a visceral yearning in so many of these exchanges: face to face and race to race. When it happens I sometimes hear echoes of Dr. King "I may not get there with you" because I know we both know that the road does not end with this election. But at least we have had a chance to proclaim ourselves fellow travelers.

On the NC ballot, the very first thing you see is ...

2008-10-28T22:16:00.447-04:00

On the NC ballot, the very first thing you see is the presidential election, then the straight ticket choices. You would have to actually skip the first page to miss voting for president. Even if you were inclined to do that, there are warnings that you have to cast a separate vote for president at the beginning, and for judges at the end. (We have non-partisan judicial elections.)

I voted last Tuesday in Winston-Salem, and a poll worker was helping an elderly white woman with the machine next to mine. She wanted to vote straight Democrat, and the worker told her she would still have to vote for president and the judges.

Also, you almost made me cry.

Another observation from NC.: My colleagues and I ...

2008-10-28T21:49:18.720-04:00

Another observation from NC.:

My colleagues and I cast our ballots at the Duke University early-voting station. It was efficiently run; the volunteers were careful to explain that the presidential portion of the ballot is not covered by the straight-party option and must therefore be considered separately.

Someone (perhaps a spoilt Duke undergraduate whose trust fund earns him more than 250K/year) has removed the Obama and Hagan signs and replaced them with those of McCain and Dole. I resisted the urge to uproot these (we should aspire to display more civility than the Republicans).

Excepting the "professional" school students (business, law, and medicine), it seems that Duke's graduate students are voting overwhelmingly for Obama. Scientists and academics are also part of "real America." We're voting for the party that takes our work seriously.

Jin in CanadaSOB THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!I'm goin...

2008-10-28T21:36:42.514-04:00

Jin in Canada

*SOB* THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!

I'm going to cry uncontrollably next Tuesday whether Obama wins or loses. And I'm not even American. The whole world is holding its breath.

WOW! Go, Raleigh! Tangential comment here, but: ...

2008-10-28T21:21:18.637-04:00

WOW! Go, Raleigh!

Tangential comment here, but: The Wire AND Michael Phelps - two things related to Baltimore in a post about a whole 'nother city. Funny :)

SEANthank youonce again. very poignant... what mo...

2008-10-28T20:59:18.639-04:00

SEAN

thank youonce again. very poignant... what more casn you say ?

go Carolina, go blue...

you can do it, and FL can too !

I'm crying too, we're about to elect a President s...

2008-10-28T20:49:53.384-04:00

I'm crying too, we're about to elect a President solely because he's BLACK. Racists, the lot of you.

My God, what a CRYBABY LIBERAL LOSER.

2008-10-28T20:48:34.772-04:00

My God, what a CRYBABY LIBERAL LOSER.

What a poignant moment, Sean. Anyone, no matter wh...

2008-10-28T20:47:58.809-04:00

What a poignant moment, Sean. Anyone, no matter what political party, would be moved by that vignette. I'm misty eyed just reading about it.

Sean, just want to add my thanks for your honesty,...

2008-10-28T20:34:44.508-04:00

Sean, just want to add my thanks for your honesty, your empathy, and your beautiful writing. Must have taken some guts to put your heart out there for all to see and judge, and you deserve all the thanks (and admissions of tears!) you're getting here.

And Brett, the photos are stunning. You're an awesome storyteller. Can't get enough.

Thus ends my fan rant.

My experience as part of a “Change Crew” in North ...

2008-10-28T20:31:49.028-04:00

My experience as part of a “Change Crew” in North Carolina reinforces exactly what Sean Quinn is saying in this article. All over the state groups of people off diverse ages, genders, racial groups, and even political ideology have been working very hard to elect Obama. It seems that his candidacy represents “Change” not only in executive policy, but also in the way politics itself is run. I would contend that his large lead over McCain is largely due to the fact that his supporters are excited and dedicated to his candidacy.
As a candidate, John Kerry seemed to rely heavily on the “anyone but Bush” vote to win in 2004, instead of thoroughly outlining his policies and proposals. And while there may be a strong “anyone but Palin” vote, that seems to be less of a factor. Instead, Obama has established himself as someone who all types of people can get excited and passionate in their support. Clearly the American people are seeking a overhaul in the political institution, as evidenced by George Bush’s low approval, John McCain’s “Maverick” slogan, and Obama’s campaign based on “change.”
The Obama campaign has largely been active and lively because people of all times see him as a vessel for a better political institution. People are willing to work overtime for that betterment. Here in Greensboro we have not been working for just any Democrat to be President, we are working for Obama to be president, and that is why people have been so inspired. That seems to be the hidden and golden quality of his campaign, people are willing to work for a candidate they specifically believe in. As Quinn stated, even in areas where there is no campaign office people are still dedicating their time and effort for the Obama campaign. The state of North Carolina, I believe will go blue largely due to Obama as a candidate, but also due to the dedication and inspiration they have seen in his campaign volunteers.

Sean,That was beautiful ... only tears can express...

2008-10-28T20:31:29.460-04:00

Sean,

That was beautiful ... only tears can express it.

When I saw Obama in Ft. Worth back in February, I had that same feeling -- a tangible wave of hope from everyone around me, a collective daring to believe, a whispered thought so long forgotten that its return was overwhelming: It's going to be okay.

I couldn't stop crying.

Sean you totally made me cry!Also, is that Linda r...

2008-10-28T19:48:13.774-04:00

Sean you totally made me cry!

Also, is that Linda really your mother? See, now this is why we love 538: cold hard numbers, cool headed analysis, heart warming stories, and TOTALLY embarrassing proud parents on the threads! I mean, that's the equivalent of your mom pinching your cheek in front of your girlfriend *and* your boss. Awesome.

(Don't worry, I laugh at you and with you.)

Comments on FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right: On the Road: Raleigh, North Carolina

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It's not 'free' health care here in England...it's...

Yup, I just cried. Good good good post!

Sean:Your story struck for a number of reasons. T...

The Wire might be the best cop show ever, but that...

Barack Obama hates his brother. How is he his keep...

Thanks for sharing that story.

"Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked so O...

hey lookey here now!!!By Eric Dienstfrey Arizona S...

Thanks for sharing your story about the old man an...

Your post is the first time I've lost (happy) tear...

What a terrific entry. You say that you wept. I di...

My story is not as poignant as Sean's and the othe...

On the NC ballot, the very first thing you see is ...

Another observation from NC.: My colleagues and I ...

Jin in Canada*SOB* THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!I'm goin...

WOW! Go, Raleigh! Tangential comment here, but: ...

SEANthank youonce again. very poignant... what mo...

I'm crying too, we're about to elect a President s...

My God, what a CRYBABY LIBERAL LOSER.

What a poignant moment, Sean. Anyone, no matter wh...

Sean, just want to add my thanks for your honesty,...

My experience as part of a “Change Crew” in North ...

Sean,That was beautiful ... only tears can express...

Sean you totally made me cry!Also, is that Linda r...

Jin in CanadaSOB THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!I'm goin...