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2004 US Presidential Election
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November 02, 2004
New Mexico | Yo from New Mexico

I arrived at my local polling place at 5:45 and was the 3rd person to vote AT 7:00 am. By the time I left the Paradise Hills Community Center on the west side of Albuquerque, the line snaked down three hallways and throughout the gym. My father-in-law said it was the biggest turnout he has ever seen.

I am a 1L at the University of New Mexico Law School, one of the most liberal law schools in the country, where EVERY last professor is a registered Democrat. As a Bush guy, I am in the serious minority. Yet, I am quite confident that Bush will take New Mexico.

What makes me so confident? The law school is full of Kerry supporters who are highly active in campaigning for Kerry. Yet, as the election has come nearer, and especially yesterday, I have seen their confidence and morale slowly eroding. (They remind me of the movie line from A Bronx Tale “All the courage and strength drained from their bodies.”) These are the people who have put their heart and soul into Kerry, and their lack of confidence has been, frankly, astonishing. Every Kerry event has been a failure, while every Bush event has been a huge success.

I just hope the snow our state got in Southern New Mexico (solid Bush country) doesn’t make the difference. Remember, Bush lost New Mexico by 366 votes last time.

- Brian from John Kerry for President? You Must Be Joking!

Big thanks to The Command Post (based in my home of 29 years, Philly) for allowing me to add to their terrific site.



Posted by Brian G at November 2, 2004 07:13 PM | TrackBack
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