September 3, 2010

The Spin Begins

Earlier this morning the vote totals were posted over at Hot Air

In 2004, Bush beat John Kerry by winning 62.04 million votes.  In 2008, Obama won 62.443 million, a gain of only 400,000. In 2004, Kerry garnered 59.028 million votes; John McCain only got 55.386 million.   That means this election saw 3.24 million fewer votes than four years ago.  Far from being more energized, the nation appeared to be more apathetic.

Then Ed posted this as the laugh of the day. Another perfect example of facts getting in the way of the predetermined story.From MSNBC … where else?

*** Highest turnout rate since ‘08 — 1908: Provided the number stands, the turnout rate for yesterday’s election was the highest in 100 years, according to the estimate from turnout guru Dr. Michael McDonald at George Mason University.

How does MSNBC reconcile this?

For those wondering why the current total vote in the presidential adds up to approximately 117 million, note that it’s going to climb. There is still a ton of vote missing on the West coast.

No really. I checked it out … read Ed’s whole post to get the lowdown.

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