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My Fox Boston: So far, Barney Frank's district has one of highest turnouts in the state
My Fox Boston ^ | November 2, 2010

Posted on 11/02/2010 12:20:45 PM PDT by GOPinCa

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The Secretary of State William R. Galvin says voter turnout is expected to reach record highs. He's projecting a bigger turnout in districts with highly contested congressional races. So far, Barney Franks' district has one of highest turnouts ion the state.

In Newton and North Attleboro, the lines were forming before the polls opened and the flow has been steady all day. People we spoke to say they're coming out to vote on tax issues.

The questions on the ballot were important to them. Some wanted to vote against the incumbent others felt it was important to stop the tide of opposition. Many say with all the hype and advertising they've seen- they simply couldn't stay home.

(Excerpt) Read more at myfoxboston.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: 2010midterms; barneyfrank; elections; ma2010; ma4; massachusetts; seanbielat
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To: SamAdams76

Oh, from your lips to God’s ear. To get rid of Bawney would be a blessing for all of America.


81 posted on 11/02/2010 1:42:03 PM PDT by chilltherats (He was born with a roaring voice, and it had the trick of inflaming half-wits against their betters)
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To: AbolishCSEU

or “Brown-out on Barney.”


82 posted on 11/02/2010 1:46:08 PM PDT by chilltherats (He was born with a roaring voice, and it had the trick of inflaming half-wits against their betters)
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To: Bush_Democrat

“I went to the source article and read the comments - WOW, the people there are PISSED”

Around here, and I assume in wherever Frank’s district is, Democrats don’t watch anything Fox, and so I think they’d be unlikely to ping into a discussion on a Fox website. Just my opinion.


83 posted on 11/02/2010 1:46:31 PM PDT by DBrow
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To: AuH2ORepublican

“Big turnout in Newton (and Brookline) is bad for us; we need the rest of the district to have a huge turnout.”

When I was a student, I lived in Brookline. They made it basically impossible to register to vote there, even though I had a 12 month lease.

Students could sway these election easily, and Brookline has a great Orthodox community.


84 posted on 11/02/2010 1:46:41 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: GOPinCa
I heard he get excited whenever they declare a seat open.
85 posted on 11/02/2010 1:59:01 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: Brett66
So this could mean one of 2 things:

1: The dems are really scared their nancy-boy will lose and have rushed to the polls.

2: The conservatives believe they have a real shot at taking him out and have stormed the gates.

Monty - I'll take door #2!

86 posted on 11/02/2010 1:59:58 PM PDT by JEH_Boston (Never give up.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Somewhere in Hell, Elbridge Gerry (hard "G", please), former Massachusetts Governor and U.S. Vice President, is softly chuckling.


87 posted on 11/02/2010 2:03:10 PM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (If not Boston, then Texas. Go Rangers!)
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To: GOPinCa

Pelosi and Frank are at the top of my wish list to get defeated. There’s no one who has done more to damage this country than those two.


88 posted on 11/02/2010 2:04:59 PM PDT by TheThinker (Communists: taking over the world one kooky doomsday scenario at a time.)
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To: MrB

The Democratic Party strongly supports full civil rights for necro-Americans!


89 posted on 11/02/2010 2:07:22 PM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (If not Boston, then Texas. Go Rangers!)
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To: bray

“This has to be Repubs and Indis. Why would dems show up in force?”

Liberals when they give away free box lunches, gift cards and free government surplus cheese...


90 posted on 11/02/2010 2:15:41 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: ozzymandus

I can’t say I agree - high turnout in Dem areas would suggest more DEM votes.

This has me worried.


91 posted on 11/02/2010 2:16:05 PM PDT by RockinRight (if the choice is between Crazy and Commie, I choose Crazy.)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Don’t forget cigarettes, beer and walking around $$.

Pray for the Election


92 posted on 11/02/2010 2:21:59 PM PDT by bray (A November to Remember)
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To: Dansong

Yes, Deval Patrick is in big trouble. Somebody pinch me, because I’m starting to think maybe we can win 4-5 congressional seats.


93 posted on 11/02/2010 2:35:13 PM PDT by Andy'smom
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To: Dansong

I’m in the 6th district. Good steady turnout here. Hardly any yard signs for Tierney and no supporters with hand held signs at the town square which is really unusual.
Most people I spoke with today said they voted to throw them all out (except our state senator-a republican who is unopposed!) - and yes on all the questions- rolling back the sales tax to 3%, repealing 40B, repealing the sales tax on alcohol etc. I do think Patrick is in trouble- if he does win its going to be really close. I think Hudak has a real shot at the 6th.


94 posted on 11/02/2010 2:48:40 PM PDT by capeann
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To: GOPinCa

If # of votes is > 100% of the district voting population, Barney will win.


95 posted on 11/02/2010 2:49:42 PM PDT by Niteranger68 (A check is worthless until you actually cash it......VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Jewbacca

Brookline’s vote percentage in the past three presidential elections:

2000: Gore 74.32%, Bush 16.68%, Nader 8.19%

2004: Kerry 78.87%, Bush 19.55%

2008: Obama 80.74%, McCain 17.39%

So please forgive me if I’m not too optimistic about Brookline’s Orthodox Jewish voters coming to the rescue. Borough Park it ain’t.


96 posted on 11/02/2010 2:51:41 PM PDT by AuH2ORepublican (If a politician won't protect innocent babies, what makes you think that he'll protect your rights?)
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To: MrB
Great pic. Thanks.

Hey, I wonder how many times 0Dumbo’s Auntie Zutie(sp) voted today. Heck, she's not a citizen so therefore, she should be good for at least five or six votes. Right?

Barney Gone. I really hope so.

97 posted on 11/02/2010 2:52:16 PM PDT by redshawk (Hey 0Dumbo, I'm scratching my nose too, and not with my index finger!)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

98 posted on 11/02/2010 2:59:52 PM PDT by CJ Wolf
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To: capeann

Good news, thanks!


99 posted on 11/02/2010 3:01:47 PM PDT by Dansong
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To: AuH2ORepublican

Jewish population is, what, 1/3 of Brookline?

Of which probably 1/2 is Orthodox (or Russian or Israeli, but secular)?

= 16%

= the majority of the Republican vote of the town.


100 posted on 11/02/2010 3:04:23 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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