Daily Archives: November 3, 2008

Report voting conditions and problems using Twitter

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight tells about the Twitter vote report, which aims to capture in real time reports about voting conditions, technical problems, and so on. You can go to that page for a feed of what’s being reported, and if you yourself … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Just vote

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t know what else there is to say after this incredible Presidential campaign except “Just vote”. You know what’s at stake. You know who’s saying what. You know what you need to know, and now you need to do … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SOS estimates nine million voters

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Wow. Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is predicting that 68 percent of eligible Texans will vote this presidential election – outdrawing the George W. Bush and John Kerry contest by 12 percentage points. “There is a lot of energy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Only fools make predictions

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s your proof. For other foolishness, see here and here. Feel free to contribute in the comments. He-didn’t-ask-but-I’ll-say-anyway: I think Obama wins Harris County with 52% of the vote, and I think Democrats win a majority of the county races … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Mark Thompson

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Well, I thought I was done with interviews for this cycle, then an opportunity to chat with Mark Thompson, the Democratic candidate for Railroad Commissioner presented itself, and I was able to get it done. Thompson was not who I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Coattails and turnout in Harris County

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

With early voting over, we’re kind of in a dead spot news-wise, much like the Sunday before the Super Bowl. There are a few things to think about as we wait for Tuesday. Democratic Chairman Gerald Birnberg said excitement about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You hunker down. I’m bugging out.

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A lot of people who took the official advice to stay put and shelter in place during Hurricane Ike are saying they won’t be doing that the next time a big storm comes this way. More than eight in 10 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The urban Costco

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Matt Yglesias points to this story about putting a Costco store in an urban location, in this case downtown Vancouver, and the benefits of such a thing. The new store is a feat of engineering and an unusual mix of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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