Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Best sources for information on the primary election in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat on Oct 4, 2009 - 2 answers

What are the best "inside baseball" political blogs covering the upcoming New York City elections? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Sep 3, 2009 - 0 answers

This is a shot in the dark, but maybe you well-read, politically minded people can help: I am trying to track down a short commentary I remember reading around election day 2008. It was written in a French newspaper, I believe, and it was a short piece, but the basic gist was: "Today we are one with america. that may change later, but today we're one" re: the Obama win. I feel like I saw it linked in Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish, but couldn't find it in the archives. I was voraciously reading so many sites at the time that I have no idea where it actually was. It was just a beautiful piece and I would like to read it again and keep it around. If it rings a bell with someone, that would be great!
posted by knmr76 on Jun 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Sometime during the summer of 2008, a website popped up with maybe 10 or 12 political, printable posters. Does anyone still have the link? [more inside]
posted by joshmcconaha on May 11, 2009 - 7 answers

For the politicos out there: how effective is phone banking / canvassing, statistically speaking? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Apr 22, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm too ignorant to properly evaluate a historical claim that I just read. [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Mar 28, 2009 - 34 answers

What's the origin of "[Some really bad event for McCain is] Great news! For John McCain!" ? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF on Jan 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Who gave the most powerful, most persuasive, and most memorable endorsement of John McCain in this election? [more inside]
posted by josh on Dec 9, 2008 - 10 answers

I need to build a database or buy a software solution to help manage electoral work with the 30,000 individuals I represent. I need to be able to map members to their electoral districts and check against voter registration roles, but I have no idea where to start. Help? [more inside]
posted by jlowen on Nov 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I gather from Howard Dean's announcement today that he and the Obama People don't get along. I'm curious though how much Obama's win and the Congressional turnover are due to Dean's strategies and policies as head of the DNC. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Nov 10, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm googling without success for 2008 US National election results broken down by race, gender, education, income. etc. Any ideas?
posted by wsg on Nov 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Was the reaction to John Kennedy being elected anything like the current world-wide wave of joy and relief to the election of Obama?
posted by LastOfHisKind on Nov 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Can anyone tell me about the giant (plexi?)glass walls that were on stage during Obama's rally in Grant Park? [more inside]
posted by kaudio on Nov 6, 2008 - 23 answers

How common has it been in US history for a Presidential election to prompt celebrations in the streets across the country? [more inside]
posted by mwhybark on Nov 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm a liberal in a red state (Texas). After the 2000 and 2004 elections many people I know told me that if I didn't like the President I should move to Canada.

If Liberals go to Canada when a Republican wins, where would the conservatives go now? They wouldn't like Canada at all (no offense my Canadian friends). Conservatives wouldn't go to a country that has nationalized health care, progressive taxes or abortions. Any thoughts on what countries Conservatives would like?
posted by DragonBoy on Nov 6, 2008 - 50 answers

I'm looking for news stories, blog posts, photos, video clips, mash-ups or anything else that captures the impact and emotion of Barack Obama's victory, especially on a personal level. [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Nov 5, 2008 - 15 answers

Where is that particular political map of America that shows a county by county breakdown of party and population via 3D extrusion? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Nov 5, 2008 - 6 answers

What was the music that McCain had playing as he walked off the stage after his concession speech on Tuesday night? [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on Nov 5, 2008 - 6 answers

(I think) I read somewhere recently that if Obama won, he'd be the first elected chief executive (President, PM, etc.) from a racial minority. Is that true? [more inside]
posted by brandman on Nov 5, 2008 - 32 answers

How can I stay up to date on the latest election results while I'm away from my TV this evening? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Nov 4, 2008 - 1 answer

Examples of good web/election widgets to show to librarians this upcoming week? I'll be speaking at a conference this week talking about, among other things, Web 2.0 stuff. I'm looking for some good topical examples to briefly highlight. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Nov 4, 2008 - 6 answers

I thought it was more a less a given right to write in a candidate. I have before. The sample ballot indicated that one could do so. After standing in line 2 hours I see that, nope, I have to vote for whoever is printed on the ticket. everything else, from senator to dog catcher had write-in options. The poll workers, a young and friendly lot, were clueless, God bless em. So, when voting in a presidential election, must one vote for the names printed on the ballot, or not participate at all? I realize a write in vote is a 'throwaway', that's not the question. I am not from SC, but had to vote there this year if that matters which it shouldn't.
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I go tonight to watch US election returns in Lyon, France? [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Nov 4, 2008 - 1 answer

There are a number of goofy "predictors" of U.S. Presidential elections, such as: when the Redskins lose their last home game prior to the election, the incumbent party loses the White House. Does the HiveMind know of any similar off-beat predictors? [more inside]
posted by mikewas on Nov 4, 2008 - 17 answers

I don't have the 50€ to attend the gala Election party in Paris; what are my options? [more inside]
posted by LMGM on Nov 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Will I be able to vote in the Florida election tomorrow using an expired passport as Photo ID, or will I be stuck filling out a provisional ballot? [more inside]
posted by empyrean on Nov 4, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I follow election results on my cell phone? [more inside]
posted by Amanda B on Nov 3, 2008 - 8 answers

White House changeover security: who's responsible, and what do they do? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia on Nov 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I am having a party to watch the election returns. What should I serve? [more inside]
posted by kevin-o on Nov 3, 2008 - 17 answers

What exactly was it in 2004 that suggested in the final weeks that John Kerry was going to win? Case in point here and here (yeah, I know the latter is a Democrat site). Maybe I have selective memory but I thought a lot of pundits had expected a Kerry win. Or did many neutral sources have Bush pegged? If not, what I'm trying to figure out is where the forecast errors were made, and whether these same issues could produce a surprise tomorrow (not counting a "Bradley effect", since that was of course not a factor in 2004).
posted by crapmatic on Nov 3, 2008 - 19 answers

Is there any hope for my vote? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin on Nov 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Tell me the best way/site to follow election results as they occur from an iPhone? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Nov 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can my sister watch the election returns in Dublin? [more inside]
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice on Nov 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Where to watch the returns in St. Louis? [more inside]
posted by rglass on Nov 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How does one get tickets for the Presidential Inauguration? [more inside]
posted by Brennus on Nov 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Electoral College filter: Why do nearly all states award their electoral votes on a winner-take-all basis, when splitting them up could get them more attention and favorable policies? [more inside]
posted by Dec One on Nov 3, 2008 - 35 answers

Is it true about dirty tricks being played in the US elections? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Nov 3, 2008 - 32 answers

Does anyone know what and when things are closing in Chicago on Tuesday? I live v. v. close to Grant Park, and am wondering how much trouble I'm going to have going to work, voting, and coming home. Different websites are saying different things.
posted by melodykramer on Nov 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Chicago-Obama-Filter: Can you recommend a bar with good TV viewing of the election coverage near Grant Park? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Need a rec on where to watch the election in NYC [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 on Nov 2, 2008 - 1 answer

What does the term "internals" mean, as used when discussing political polls? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Oct 31, 2008 - 8 answers

Mr. sfkiddo voted by mail and didn't sign the envelope. Help us make his vote count. [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Oct 29, 2008 - 10 answers

The Dow Jones average on November 5th: Is it going up or down, help me decide. [more inside]
posted by clearly on Oct 29, 2008 - 33 answers

What do I need to do to be able to go to the Obama rally in Grant Park on November 4th? [more inside]
posted by garlic on Oct 29, 2008 - 8 answers

What is there to do in Hampton Roads on election night? [more inside]
posted by srrh on Oct 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Like most people I know, I'm pretty sick of the presidential election - to the point where I'm going to try something interesting this year. On Election Day, I'm taking the day off. I'll go vote at the beginning of the day, but after that I plan on actively avoiding the whole thing, best I can, until Wednesday morning. How can I best pull this off? [more inside]
posted by captainawesome on Oct 27, 2008 - 25 answers

Is there a best site where one can look up which bars, locations, etc. in your area will be having election night watch parties? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Oct 26, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I best use the Internet to find out who's behind a given website? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Oct 26, 2008 - 11 answers

What is the best way to experience the upcoming US election in the UK?
posted by fernbritton on Oct 26, 2008 - 4 answers