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November 01, 2004
Massachusetts | Red Sox Parade vs. Voter Turnout

Boston Mayor Tom Menino’s office estimated that 3.2 million people turned out last Saturday to watch the Boston Red Sox victory parade. Those numbers have been challenged but even if you take a more conservative estimate of 2.0 million parade watchers - the parade is still likely to be a bigger event in Massachusetts than tomorrow’s election.

If you accept Menino’s numbers - then it will take a voter turnout of 78% to equal the parade or a 48.8% turnout if you accept the lower 2 million number.



Posted by Chris at November 1, 2004 07:58 PM | TrackBack
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