Talking of party, why is the election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November?

But why on a Tuesday?

Well, the 1800s lawmakers thought the Americans had a long way to their polling station and often have to start the trip the day before the election. To intervene on people worshiping on Sunday was unthinkable, then Monday was not a choice, but Tuesday was a good fit.

For today's Americans the choice Tuesday can be anything but adequate. Many are forced to take time off work and it often means loss of wages. Nor is there any federal law guaranteeing workers time off from work to go and vote.

Thanks Jann, and if I may expand.....the reason November was chosen is 1800's America was a primarily agrarian society which meant taking time off (2 days as pointed out by Jann) during growing seasons was not possible for most citizens therefor the only time really available was after the final harvest in the southern most states and before deep winter snows would curtail travel to the polls.

And most employers in the USA allow their workers time to vote on Election Day.

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"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>

It is in response to the modern life complications of voting on Tuesday that several states have allowed early voting as well as absentee voting.
My wife complained that her sisters in another state had already voted but she was unable to vote until today.

Typically, Democrats lead in early voting, especially in-person early voting, because their voters are not as likely to go out to the polls as Republicans, said Michael McDonald, an election expert and associate professor at the University of Florida. The GOP, however, tends to make up ground through mail in absentee ballots, McDonald said.

I guess I favor a single day to vote but I'm torn by my wish that everyone be given the same opportunity by early voting.
The biggest problem I have witnessed with single day voting is the after work rush. At certain locations, lines at polls can be discouragingly long for anyone expecting to vote after 4:PM.

'around the 'barbie' is usually not possible above Mason/Dixon in November...":D

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"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>

'around the 'barbie' is usually not possible above Mason/Dixon in November...":D

You're just getting soft.
If I can survive supporting a dog sled race in Marquette, Upper Peninsula in February, you can have a party outside in a relatively warm November.

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Chain-smoking & panicked...

Looks like the Senate is very close. House is looking like it's going to the GOP.

:D :D :D

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"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>

I await your citation.

Wow OK, I got lucky! I thought it was going to take me a couple days to find the Blackrock clip but it only took a couple minutes. So even though this is a "long read" this is just the "to get you started" link:

http://www.ibtimes.com/political-capital/hillary-clinton-wall-street-financial-industry-may-control-retirement-savings

Now off for TLOTR version that dates back almost 20 years. But should be easy enough to find some info... punchline has been etched in my brain:

Monica Lewinsky saves Social Security :)

This crap has been floated for many years and IMO it is viable. Too many oeople remember 2008 and the need for a social safety network.

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And most employers in the USA allow their workers time to vote on Election Day.

JD, I'm only 71 yrs old and I don't remember that. Maybe the mind has slipped or it didn't happen.

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And most employers in the USA allow their workers time to vote on Election Day.

JD, I'm only 71 yrs old and I don't remember that. Maybe the mind has slipped or it didn't happen.

Perhaps his State didn't want working people voting ...
http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov//pdfs/tov-english.pdf

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Looks like it's a clean sweep for the GOP.

It seems to be over for Hillary now!

Trump is Trumphiant :P

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...We've been at this for months and Trump still hasn't imploded. And if he muddles through to November without any dramatic change in support I'm afraid he has a good chance of winning. Because I'm pretty sure he'll do anywhere from 5% to 10% better than whatever he's polling at.

which brings us to:

b) Pushing the legal boundaries of the DNC and the Clinton Foundation one might say "is to be expected". But that doesn't make it good idea. Doing everything in your power to establish yourself when you know someone else [Bernie] has a much better chance at beating Trump... Surprise, surprise: that's putting ego over country.

IOW if Trump wins... that'll be 90% Hillary's fault.

Thank you Hillary. Thank you.

"Be careful what butts you kick on the way up, they will be the same ones you'll be kissing on the way down........."

Anybody else hear that sucking sound coming from the Javets Center.

From the Lollipop Guild...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js

The 'little People' have spoken.............volumnes.......

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"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>

President-Elect Hillary Clinton. Would be on everyone's lips.

Glad I don't have to try to get that taste out of my mouth.....

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Well if you operated the same way we do, it would be President-elect Clinton.

"Nationally, Donald Trump has won 47.5% of the vote, with Hillary Clinton taking 47.7% - yet this has translated into 279 electoral college votes for the Republicans and 228 for the Democrats."

However, you Yanks like doing things your way :-)

Well if you operated the same way we do, it would be President-elect Clinton.

"Nationally, Donald Trump has won 47.5% of the vote, with Hillary Clinton taking 47.7% - yet this has translated into 279 electoral college votes for the Republicans and 228 for the Democrats."

However, you Yanks like doing things your way :-)

Really? General elections of 1951 (Churchill) and Feb 1974 (Wilson) resulted in majority parties on smaller share of votes than the opposition.

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I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that ...

You forgot 1874

3 hiccups in 142 years is not too bad :-)

Well if you operated the same way we do, it would be President-elect Clinton.

"Nationally, Donald Trump has won 47.5% of the vote, with Hillary Clinton taking 47.7% - yet this has translated into 279 electoral college votes for the Republicans and 228 for the Democrats."

However, you Yanks like doing things your way :-)

Well, there is NO national directly elected position in the US Federal Government.

The national 'Popular vote' you referred to is non-existent.

The President is NOT elected by the People. The President is elected by the State Governments.

And, if we operated the way YOU do, it would be Prime Minister Paul Ryan.

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https://youtu.be/iY57ErBkFFE

#Texit

Don't blame me, I voted for Johnson(L) in 2016.

Truth is dangerous... especially when it challenges those in power.

And, if we operated the way YOU do, it would be Prime Minister Paul Ryan.

And would that be better than what you now have? :-)