Open thread: Dixville Notch goes to the polls
posted at 12:01 am on November 4, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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It’s not at all predictive and it only involves 20 people, but it’s tradition. Dixville Notch goes to the polls at midnight:
Dixville Notch, a village in New Hampshire’s northeast corner, will begin voting at the stroke of 12 a.m. ET Tuesday, and the ballots won’t take long to tally: Dixville Notch only has about 20 registered voters.
The town, home to around 75 residents, has opened its polls shortly after midnight each Election Day since 1960, drawing national media attention for being the first place in the country to make its presidential preferences known.
But since 1996, another small New Hampshire town, Hart’s Location, reinstated its practice from the 1940s and also opens its polls at midnight.
Dixville Notch? Hart’s Location? All we need is Hot Air Hollow and we’ll have the hat trick. In honor of the great work ahead of us today, let’s have an open thread on the early-morning kickoff.
Update: Dixville Notch goes to Obama, 15-6, but we thought New Hampshire would be blue this year.
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Trust me, I’m doing my share.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:25 AM
I think we should go to Dixville Notch and take their money and give it to someone else.
Mark1971 on November 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Y’all are easily brought down. Good lord. Grow a pair! Fight. Buck up. Fight!
SouthernGent on November 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Heck I was a lad when LBJ was president and a teen when Carter won the presidency. So I have seen the worst that the democratic party can give us.
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I want to see whether Obama over or under-performs as compared to Kerry in Dixville Notch and Hart’s Location.
I know, I know…. It’s not really predictive. But it’s all I have to go on until 7PM when the polls start closing!
(Until then, I’m hoping and praying for a miracle for the country……)
acasilaco on November 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
It’s at Drudge. I’m not sure they can replicate the 4% over-vote nationwide.
Elliott on November 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Do I have to threaten to have Manly’s puppies again??? Buck up you big babies. (Slap, spap,slap)!
Chewy the Lab on November 4, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Just rolled in from work. Took Obama advice and called off tomorrow to give every single ounce of energy in my frigging body to making sure John McCain wins Ohio and the presidency. Alarm clock set for 6:00am at county HQ by 6:30. Knock on doors, make calls, give rides… we can do this people. For our children’s and country’s sake, let’s all say a prayer tonight before bed that America doesn’t lose her mind tomorrow. STAND AND FIGHT
kriscoleman on November 4, 2008 at 12:27 AM
So who do you think the Headless Horseman is voting for?
- The Cat
MirCat on November 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Uh, you ARE aware that the word is “capitalist” as in capital like equity like money like dough.
A Capitol is where they have a congress. There is no such thing as a “capitolist”.
Roger Waters on November 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Well I’ve done all I can — I can only vote, help Mac out here in OH, and then wait… but damn if I just feel sick about this one…..
Republican on November 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Hey we have had a Pelosi/Reid Congress for two years so we know it can only get worse not better. The dems have a habit of electing inept people to power in their party.
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:28 AM
You show ‘em, Chewy. Too many Nervous Nellies around here.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
The Dixville Notch voters should’ve all written in “Present.” /
Christien on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
When to Hooterville & Bugtussle vote?
Dale in Atlanta on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
OK.
HA HA HA
Roger Waters on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
sheesh. 100+ comments on hickville, usa.
look. bush slammed kerry here in 04. obama won tonight.
in the dem primaries, there were MORE dems voting in tinyville, and a total of “0″ hillary voters (hillary won nh). what does that say about these kind of dems?
sheesh. you know he IS going to get votes! what happens when they call vermont for obama at 7pm? will this site explode????????
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Any coincidence that Rocky is on TV tonight?? Yes, I know he lost.
That’s why Rocky II is on tomorrow night. :)
An optimist, of course.
In the immortal words of Adrian…”Win…just Win!!!”
HarryStar on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
they’re right near Petticoat Junction…most of you will probably not get the “Green Acres” references I presume, I’m showing my age I guess…
Dale in Atlanta on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Ha! Ha! Ha! I think the RINO will beat the pseudo -socialist again.
Rocks on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Any results from Hart’s location yet?
bdestini on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
They vote right after Mount Pilot
Mark1971 on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
I think we could all be comfortably numb about this time tomorrow night.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Dixville Notch goes 15-6 for Obama…. I REALLY REALLY hope that’s not predictive of anything. CNN says they haven’t picked a D since ‘68.
acasilaco on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 AM
No one should get to vote more than 2 hours before another, it’s dumb.
Project Ocelot on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 AM
that’s funny i feel GREAT about this one. live in PA. knew bush would lose in 00 & 04. KNOW mccain wins herein 08!
knew clinton would win in 92 & 96. knew bush would win in 00 & 04 (never doubted either year). KNOW mccain wins prez in 08!
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 AM
Well done. I award you the Manly Rash Seal of Approval.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 AM
With all that leftover money the Obama people have, who knows? Can we check the Dixville Knotian’s bank accounts? Only 20 people – the economy is bad, etc.
Obama’s people trying to discourage us again?
ZzzzDad on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 AM
That does complete the Trifecta!!
like
Father,son. holy spirit
hawkman on November 4, 2008 at 12:32 AM
They also didn’t give Hillary a single vote in the primary and she won the state.
bdestini on November 4, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Great CNN report “Obama landslide in New Hampshire”
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Living in Australia most of the US will have voted by the time I wake tomorrow. It will be a very nerve-racking day tomorrow.
Go McCain/Palin
What else can I do? Pray that America makes the right choice.
Crux Australis on November 4, 2008 at 12:33 AM
They vote right after Mount Pilot
Mark1971 on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
That’s near Mayberry, isn’t it?
Nice one!
Dale in Atlanta on November 4, 2008 at 12:33 AM
BOOM! logic of the day.
but watch msnbc proclaim victory.
what? you mean dixville notch has more dems this year than republicans and THAT’S why obama won? oh…. you mean the problems are due to PARTY ID??? WHAT???? NEVER!!!!!!!OBAMA4EVERLOL!1!!!111!1!
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Spartans, prepare for Glory!
ohiorebel on November 4, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Bingo. I’m delighted McCain got 6 votes. That’s a good indicator.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Indeed.
And then starting the next day, we better Run Like Hell.
Roger Waters on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Since Dixville Notch is in favor of redistributing wealth, let’s all go down there and raid their bank accounts! Sounds like they don’t mind!!!
Republican on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Looks like the population has changed in the last four years. It was never expected for Republicans to win.
Enoxo on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Time to go, boys and girls………… I will vote in the morning on my way to work.
……… I have a feeling this will be a long thread. Enjoy the evening.
Seven Percent Solution on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I appreciate this from aquaviva on November 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Dear Mr. Obama from Old Glory
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
My Church is a polling place tomorrow.. I’m gonna hang a sign saying “OBAMA IS THE ANTI-CHRIST. THIS IS A CHURCH, WE KNOW!”
Ok not really but man that could be fun till the police showed up.
GoodBoy on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
andy gave barney extra bullets,..for the riots!..:0..
Bluestate_Blues on November 4, 2008 at 12:35 AM
About the same time as Crabwell Corners
Chimpy on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
It begins.
DasObamaReich on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Thank you for all your support, mate. We’ll take it from here and bring this shit home later today. Crack open a Foster’s for me and bring on them dancin’ girls, you hear?
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Considering its near the socalist state of Vermont where they want to try Bush and the Military for warcriminals I dont have much faith in New England
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Go Mcain/Palin
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
And that worked out well for Humphrey.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Good Lord, folks. They’re about as reliable as a Magic 8 ball. The last Democrat they voted for was Hubert Humphrey in ‘68. I think there was a Democratic president since then or something.
amerpundit on November 4, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Good nite. Keep the faith.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:37 AM
And from the Boss:
Election Eve music video (update: make it two)
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:37 AM
And Otis has been deputized.
Mark1971 on November 4, 2008 at 12:37 AM
steady now: FoxNews Alert: Barry won 15-6 (ick)
ocbrat on November 4, 2008 at 12:38 AM
He’s the skull-challenged equestrian, and he’s voting for Obama (no brains, no McCain).
Laura in Maryland on November 4, 2008 at 12:38 AM
You feel sick about Dixville Notch, New Hampshire? Seriously?
You must have been beside yourself when the ‘Skins lost tonight.
To quote just about the only Obama supporter I can stand, “Superstition ain’t the way…”
capitalist piglet on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 AM
exactly. and 20 votes ain’t no sample. maybe bobbi joe was out of town. maybe jimmie lou’s car broke down. maybe hank went to the store and was late getting there. we don’t know who didn’t show up.
BTW, all the “OMG BUSH WON OVER KERRY HERE IN 04″ gloom and doomers — maybe the town had soldiers in iraq at the time and they supported bush > kerry and in 08 there aren’t any soldiers there.
maybe mccain never visited dixville and they are p$#$$ed about it.
maybe kerry was seen to be a true elite, or maybe folks in tip top north NH HATE people from massachusetts
maybe they’ve never seen a black guy and think obama is ‘exotic’.
maybe they have bets on intrade that obama would win dixville notch
maybe no-bama astroturfed and had some staffers move there.
who the heck knows?? and who the heck CARES???
20 people does not an election make. 20,000 people does not an election make.
130 MILLION votes is what matters in the end!
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Just makes me want to fight harder. I dont give up because what I fight for is more valuable than all the votes the democrats get.
I wont let the democrats steal my country.
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Hart’s Location:
Barack Obama: 17
John McCain: 10
Ron Paul: 2 (write-in)
Enoxo on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Dale in Atlanta on November 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM
“Bugtussle” was from The Beverly Hillbillies.
Chimpy on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
What did you guys expect, these folks love cheaters (see New England Patriots, NFL)
omnipotent on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Obama 15 votes – 5 + 1 = 6
Mccain 6 votes = 6
Polls open 12AM – 12/2 = 6
6-6-6
OK. I tried..LOL!
tdavisjr on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Me too – until now.
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
They won’t.
Trust me on this. Manly is good. Manly is wise. Manly knows.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:41 AM
going night night. Not discouraged: ENCOURAGED. Take the Chill pill folks it’ll all be good. Work like dogs tomorrow and don’t lament. I’m voting @ 6:00 when polls open and driving, dragging, pushing, pulling, prodding anyone I can to the polls. Stay safe, be peaceful,this is, afterall our dear, precious, sovern Republic. We owe her too much to lay down and roll over. Fight all, fight hard, fight tirelessly and God bless.
Chewy the Lab on November 4, 2008 at 12:41 AM
And that’s where Hart’s Location lost me.
amerpundit on November 4, 2008 at 12:41 AM
I’m just tired i guess, a little worked-up… REALLY can’t stand Obama and can’t believe that he is even on the ballot… it’s revolting that a man that hates America as much as he does, stands a chance of leading this country.
Republican on November 4, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Correction. I was a lassie. ;)
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:42 AM
If true, this is EXCELLENT! Better than expected and a harbinger.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Am I missing something? How do “19 registered voters” cast 21 votes (15-6 Obama)? Have I drank that much tonight?
LastRick on November 4, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Then join us in the fight. Make it happen.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:43 AM
http://www.hartslocation.com/
Enoxo on November 4, 2008 at 12:43 AM
I can’t until actual returns start pouring in tomorrow and the MSM begins to weep as FL, OH, VA, and PA go red!
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Dixville Notce is probably full of isolationists who want the big scary war-loving Republicans to go away and make like its the 1930s again.
Speedwagon82 on November 4, 2008 at 12:44 AM
I guess the polls were right. Dixville Notch’s 75 residents cast 6 votes for McCain and 953 votes for Obama. Landslide.
Ronnie on November 4, 2008 at 12:44 AM
That’ll do it.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:44 AM
We need ya Republican for the sake of Ohio and the Nation!
ohiorebel on November 4, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Okay, say they held the first polls in Texas. Ding Dong, Texas (yes, it is real) would go: McCain 18, Obama 3
Muleshoe, Texas would go: Mcain 343, Obama 121
See? It is all relative.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 12:45 AM
You can thank the media for that. Or damn them. If he wins, that’s what I’ll be doing for the next 4 years.
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:45 AM
20 people cast 21 votes; which one of them is the ACORN representative?
michaelo on November 4, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Only in Texas.
amerpundit on November 4, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Despite their best efforts to tank this elction, Obama will lose – and lose handily.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Very funny
chacker on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
They corrected the story, it says 21 registered voters now. Guess ACORN called to point out two late registrations.
LastRick on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Actually Manly, that sucks — look at the primary results for the Dems and Repubs in 2008… Obama gained 8 votes, McCain gained 9… that is not a trend you want to see repeated elsewhere. Look for yourself
Republican on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
voting began at 12:00:00, voter FRAUD began at 12:00:01
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Doesn’t Frum live in Dixville Notch? Oh wait … he lives in Dicksville Knob.
CanadianGuy on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
And there are others…
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Something to buck everyone up
William Amos on November 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM
How much do you think each of Obama’s 15 votes cost? Do you imagine for a nanosecond that his campaign spared any expense to get the psychological advantage of the first win? They will try to depress the vote any way they can.
Come on, people, buck up. Hillary lost Dixville Notch and won the whole state.
Terrie on November 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Sorry — McCain gained 4… NOT 9….
Republican on November 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM
So what if this is the first time since 1968 that the Dems captured Dicks-ville Notch? NIXON THE REPUBLICAN won in 1968
If you play with electoral history enough, you can find any pattern you wantl work hard enough and you can link any event to any other and make a valid argument
If you want a comparison of this election, try 1980: Reagan behind the polls until suddenly emerging to be allegedly ‘close’ just before the election
He won 50-45, with 5 for a RINO renegade. Carter was the incumbent, but had shown himself to be inexperienced and unable to ‘learn on the job’. He was judged to be incompent, and a lot of non-conservatives and non-Republicans voted for the first true conservative since Calvin Cooledge ( a man Reagan greatly admired )
Janos Hunyadi on November 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Good night folks
driver on November 4, 2008 at 12:48 AM
If the last democrat they voted for lost, than it could be a good thing.
Rose on November 4, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Not impressed. Given the area of the country and the saturation of pro-Obama sentiment, I’m encouraged.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:49 AM
again…. this is a small sample…..
maybe bobbi joe was out of town. maybe jimmie lou’s car broke down. maybe hank went to the store and was late getting there. we don’t know who didn’t show up.
BTW, all the “OMG BUSH WON OVER KERRY HERE IN 04″ gloom and doomers
— maybe the town had soldiers in iraq at the time and they supported bush > kerry and in 08 there aren’t any soldiers there.
maybe mccain never visited dixville and they are p$#$$ed about it.
maybe kerry was seen to be a true elite, or maybe folks in tip top north NH HATE people from massachusetts
maybe they’ve never seen a black guy and think obama is ‘exotic’.
maybe they have bets on intrade that obama would win hartsfield’s heck.
maybe no-bama astroturfed and had some staffers move there.
who the heck knows?? and who the heck CARES???
battleoflepanto1571 on November 4, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Good night, driver. Keep the faith.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:50 AM
I agree with you completely. It’s out of our hands now, but it’s still in God’s.
capitalist piglet on November 4, 2008 at 12:50 AM
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