White GOP men stand out in early voting [early turnout in NC exceeds 2004 pres. election]

News Observer ^ | 10/19/2010 | Rob Christensen and Jane Stancill

[Oberon]

I got a card in the mail from the Ashley Woolard campaign. Woolard is apparently the Republican challenger to G.K. Butterfield. What’s the scoop on Woolard? He’s young. Is he Tea Party or establishment?

[B4Ranch]

If you want to claim racism you must mention colors as ofter as possible.

[SeattleBruce]

“Italians from Northern Italy (Milan) are typically fair skinned and quite frequently have blue eyes.”

My grandfather was from a little town in central Italy called Luca. My Mom does have blue eyes, as you suggest!

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Not only is turnout heavier, but at the meeting last night, we also learned that the GOP share of turnout is up by about 20% over what it was at this point in 2008, and that the Dems are down about the same. Independents are up ever so slightly to fill in the gap.

[SeattleBruce]

“Independents are up ever so slightly to fill in the gap.”

And also breaking GOP, as we all know. Good news all ‘round. Still, time to GOTV...;) You’ve been doing good work all year TQC. Go TEApublicans!!

[5thGenTexan]

Day 1 early voting in Dallas County, TX "crushed" the turnout records for all prior years. This county includes TX-30, where Pastor Stephen Broden (R) is challenging Eddie Bernice Johnson (D).

Two powerful messages from TX-30 kids who were denied scholarships here: http://defeateddiebernice.com.

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Is he Tea Party or establishment?

At this point, who cares? The right question to ask is "Is he CONSERVATIVE or not"? There are "establishment" politicians who are solid conservatives, btw, the Tea Parties don't have a lock on that by any means.

[Bob Buchholz]

Not only do we have motor-voter, we have ‘one stop voting’. Under this democrat vote fraud wet dream, you can register and vote at the same time.

[paladin1_dcs]

I’ve never seen a “white” man.

You have, obviously, never seen me then. The words “fish belly white” spring to mind, followed shortly by “Oh dear...” and “that just ain't right...”

I once knew what the sun looked like, back before I became a cubicle commando.

[5thGenTexan]

“They” can’t call us cracker - that’s racist. Only “we” can call each other cracker - then it’s a term of endearment.

[Oberon]

At this point, who cares? The right question to ask is "Is he CONSERVATIVE or not"? There are "establishment" politicians who are solid conservatives, btw, the Tea Parties don't have a lock on that by any means.

As you like. So do you know the answer, either way?

[SeattleBruce]

Apparently black women were turning out heavily early in 2008 - and not so much this year. What happened to Barack Hussein’s magick tricks? I guess people are sick of lies and illusions, and would rather have a job and propsects for the future...go figure. We could have told everyone that last time ‘round if they’d only have listened...it’s not good to hire someone with a fake resume - especially not someone running for POTUS. Duh.

[SeattleBruce]

‘I prefer ‘cracker’, ‘white bread’, ‘honky’ or ‘mayonnaise monkey’.’

That is funny right there!

[SeattleBruce]

“Day 1 early voting in Dallas County, TX “crushed” the turnout records for all prior years. This county includes TX-30, where Pastor Stephen Broden (R) is challenging Eddie Bernice Johnson (D).”

Awesome. Prayers and best wishes for you all there!

[SeattleBruce]

“Not only do we have motor-voter, we have ‘one stop voting’. Under this democrat vote fraud wet dream, you can register and vote at the same time.”

Reform of these kinds of laws MUST be a high priority for Tea Parties nationwide going forward. I can't think of a higher good than preventing voter fraud which totally benefits the fraudulent RATs of course.

[SeattleBruce]

“The words “fish belly white” spring to mind, followed shortly by “Oh dear...” and “that just ain’t right...””

LOL!

[MrB]

Grab a piece of printer paper,
go to the restroom and look in the mirror,
hold the paper next to your face,
and tell me if you’re “white”.

[lentulusgracchus]

(Art.) ....The largest group of early voters in North Carolina is made up of white Republican men.....

Well, beat them with shovels until they stop!

Make them go home!

[albie]

Could the intent behind this report be that the white guys are coming in droves, so the rest of you can stay home?

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

And also breaking GOP, as we all know. Good news all ‘round. Still, time to GOTV...;) You’ve been doing good work all year TQC. Go TEApublicans!!

True enough. Though the numbers can't possibly show whether this is the case, I would suspect that even though the number of unaffiliated voters is staying roughly the same, this is likely because GOP-leaners are up, but Dem-leaners are down, mirroring the trend in voters with an actual partisan affiliation.