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jcyuhn · #1 05-10-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pooka

I think it is interesting that the total number of Republican votes cast in WI was 646,458 and the total number of Democratic votes case was 670,278.

So far Walker has outspent the Democrats by nine to one. Looks like he is going to have to up the ante.

I find it interesting the degree to which interpretations vary. These two articles are both posted on the NPR website this morning:

Weekly Standard: Walker's Strong Showing In Wis. : NPR

and...

The Nation: Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin : NPR

One titled "Good News for Democrats in Wisconsin", the other "Walker's Strong Showing in Wisconsin." One claims the gov. pulled out all the stops to turn out the Republican vote, the other that he didn't do much because he is running essentially uncontested in the primary.

From down here in Texas I can't tell where the truth lies, but find it interesting, and a bit amazing, the degree of disparity in between the articles.

(BTW, I am too lazy to use the link widget to tidy up appearances.)

elchivito · #2 05-10-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jcyuhn

I find it interesting the degree to which interpretations vary. These two articles are both posted on the NPR website this morning:

Weekly Standard: Walker's Strong Showing In Wis. : NPR

and...

The Nation: Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin : NPR

One titled "Good News for Democrats in Wisconsin", the other "Walker's Strong Showing in Wisconsin." One claims the gov. pulled out all the stops to turn out the Republican vote, the other that he didn't do much because he is running essentially uncontested in the primary.

From down here in Texas I can't tell where the truth lies, but find it interesting, and a bit amazing, the degree of disparity in between the articles.

(BTW, I am too lazy to use the link widget to tidy up appearances.)

Wait, I'm confused. I thought NPR was decidedly liberal. What's with posting differing slants on the issue anyhow?

aklim · #3 05-10-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

Wait, I'm confused. I thought NPR was decidedly liberal. What's with posting differing slants on the issue anyhow?

The devil, if he exists also sprinkles a couple lies in the "mostly truth"? Not sure why you think there is a political axe to grind between the both stories.

aklim · #4 05-10-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jcyuhn

One titled "Good News for Democrats in Wisconsin", the other "Walker's Strong Showing in Wisconsin." One claims the gov. pulled out all the stops to turn out the Republican vote, the other that he didn't do much because he is running essentially uncontested in the primary.

From down here in Texas I can't tell where the truth lies, but find it interesting, and a bit amazing, the degree of disparity in between the articles.

(BTW, I am too lazy to use the link widget to tidy up appearances.)

3 sides to every issue, I suppose. "Your side, my side and the truth". I suspect the truth lies somewhere in-between.