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Home Front: Politix

Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards

2012-11-09

[Philly] Some Philadelphia neighborhoods outdid themselves in Tuesday's presidential election.

In a city where President B.O. received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one. In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.

Those wards, many with large African American populations, also swung heavily for Obama over

John Maverick McCain
... the Senator-for-Life from Arizona, former presidential candidate and even more former foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution...
in 2008. But the difficult economy seemed destined to dampen that enthusiasm four years later.

Not to worry. Ward leaders and voters said they were just as motivated this time.

"In this election, you had to point out to the people what was at stake. And in many cases, they felt that the Romney doctrine was not going to favor the working man," said Edgar "Sonny" Campbell.

Posted by:Fred

#6 These results would have made East German communists proud.

(Columns from left to right: election date, turnout, yes votes, invalid votes)

Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660 2012-11-09 19:22

#5 In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more

Even the old soviets were satisfied with 90%.

Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2012-11-09 15:54

#4 These are also the wards where GOP poll watchers were illegally kicked out.

Posted by: Shurong Clins3927 2012-11-09 15:17

#3 I thought I was going to read that Obama got 120% of the vote in some areas of Philadelphia.

Posted by: JohnQC 2012-11-09 13:10

#2 State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D. Phila.) responded swiftly. He said Philadelphians came out to vote because they were tired of the "hard-right" Republican agenda. "If they believe there was a corruption of the process, then go to court and challenge it. Show the people of Pennsylvania," Hughes said. "Beyond that, shut up."

Why give Holder more stuff to cover up?

Posted by: Bobby 2012-11-09 12:42

#1 "In this election, you had to point out to the people what was at stake. And in many cases, they felt that the Romney doctrine was not going to favor the non-working man," said Edgar "Sonny" Campbell.

One minor correction as highlighted above.

Posted by: Besoeker 2012-11-09 12:04

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