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Ustwo,
Halx probably had different numbers because they are still fluctuating (some are filtering in).
I do see now that Arnold has received more votes than the no votes which makes me very glad. Not that I support Arnold but due to the fact that I was concerned over the format of the recall ballot (the possibility that the winner could take the seat with less votes than explicit votes for the current governor--which is what no votes are).
However, I would like to see if he actually did get more votes than Davis did in the previous election. If you have a quick source I would like to see it for my own edification.
BTW, this doesn't seem to be due to the college students. Every student I spoke to voted no and either Camejo or Bustamante. The main supporters of Arnold were those who either never voted before or haven't voted in recent years. My understanding is that the majority of them were working-class, non-college educated, white males (NASCAR dads). Despite the "sky is falling" predictions this demographic still retains a majority in our society but it sure takes an earthquake to get them away from the tv and/or job and off their asses to vote.
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