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By: Voices without Votes » Why isn’t Election Day a Holiday?

Voices without Votes » Why isn’t Election Day a Holiday? — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:50:53 +0000

[...] DoctorDi also has something to say about the subject: Tuesday 4 November. Melbourne Cup Day in Australia, Election Day in the US. Each [...]

By: doctordi

doctordi — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:05:53 +0000

I think so much of the world is crossing fingers and toes today – and it seems to be working. I just got a text from Tim in Melbourne, and it was n-o-t a racing tip: “Ohio!” C’mon, Obama!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:02:24 +0000

Hear hear Di!
Said with more than your usual flair. Fingers crossed.
Jenny

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:20:31 +0000

Lovely post, Di. I like the comparison with the horse race and I think you’re spot on, not only in your choice of the winner but in your reading of the punters, er voters. My guess is that a lot of Obama voters joined in when they saw that he was the out and out favourite. Back the winner and you get to share in the glory, right? Back the loser and you have to suffer the gloating of others and your own sore feelings. But I like what he stands for and I’m going to savour this one (just get me through the next 24 hours).