# How worried about the election are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [November 1, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514 "2020-11-01T23:58:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/182 "2020-11-03T13:40:10Z")
New Hampshire is a total disgrace! If I am elected, I will instruct my attorney general to look into New Hamsphire’s situation because other states have had their lives ruined for a fraction of the things that you’ve done, New Hampshire. You oughtta be ashamed of yourself! ---
**Author:** ![flurb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/183 "2020-11-03T13:59:44Z")
I hope it’s clear that my post was firmly tongue-in-cheek! We’re all going to drive ourselves crazy today if we try to read every single data point as an indicator of where things are going with the election. The voting of five New Hampshirites (Hampshirians? Hampshirinos?) has zero informative value aside from cluing in other residents of Dixville Notch about who overslept. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/184 "2020-11-03T14:17:18Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > There are also signs that turnout in some minority communities are not necessarily at Obama levels, either. Maybe better than Hillary, but not at 2012/2008 levels. > > I still think Biden wins, but this race could be closer than we think. > > PSA: Get the hell out and vote people - make sure your friends vote. I saw a tweet saying that black seniors in Georgia were at 124% of 2016 totals before today. But I agree that this could be closer than what we think. There’s some big Trump numbers in some big battleground states. And those folks appear to be nearly as whipped up as Dems. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/185 "2020-11-03T14:19:54Z")
I am scared crapless, literally. I have had GI upset since yesterday. I will be watching the returns with antacids, Gas-X and Imodium at my side. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/186 "2020-11-03T14:25:12Z")
I’ve been more optimistic about a Biden win the closer we get to the election. My biggest concerns at this point are whether the Dems can flip the Senate, and how much Republicans will try to contest legitimate election results. And, I guess, how much Trump will trash what’s left of the government before he leaves office. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/187 "2020-11-03T14:25:17Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > There are also signs that turnout in some minority communities are not necessarily at Obama levels, either. Maybe better than Hillary, but not at 2012/2008 levels. Is this taking into account the record pre-Election Day voting we’ve had this year? A lot of people may be staying home today because they’ve already voted. ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/188 "2020-11-03T14:25:53Z")
Onward to victory! ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/189 "2020-11-03T14:31:18Z")
> [@solost](#): > > But neighboring Millsfield, NH, went to trump 16-5. Panic time! Shoulda just stopped the voting and counting when Dems were ahead. ---
**Author:** ![Deeg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deeg/32/2955_2.png) [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/190 "2020-11-03T14:37:48Z")
I have to agree: 10% is just way too high for my comfort. I feel ok about 1%. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/191 "2020-11-03T14:39:03Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > > [@Daithi\_Lacha](#): > > > > What changed her mind, do you know? > > She believes that there will be a massive crackdown on Christianity and religious freedom if Biden wins. > > I don’t dispute that religious freedom will be cramped somewhat if Biden wins, but not anywhere to the extent that she fears. I take issue with the last statement. It’s the right that wants to cramp religious freedom. Look who is still whining about taking prayer out of public schools. As if a public institution should be forcing students to recite Christian prayers. And look who has been fighting against construction of mosques in their communities- red staters. I don’t see any possibility that Donald will lead in enough states to total 270 EVs at any point tonight. His position that we need to stop counting votes today is batshit crazy and would not stand up in any court, let alone the Supremes. He might get one vote in the Supreme Court if Kavanaugh is on a bender but I can’t see anyone else buying his baloney. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/192 "2020-11-03T15:34:54Z")
Not sure where to post this… The New York Times has created this interactive “Election Distractor” video thing. It has questions, cute animal things, nature videos, science-y stuff… something to do with your nervous energy. Apologies if it’s paywalled. > **[Election Distractor (Published 2020)](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/30/style/election-stress-relief.html?smid=tw-share)** > > Is the election giving you nervous energy? Click on this. ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/193 "2020-11-03T19:04:36Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > Don’t be stupid, be a schmartie, come and join the Nazi party! > > You’d fit right in, they’re obsessed with nonexistent lefties, too. Moderating: This kind of comment is not allowed in P&E. This is an official warning. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/194 "2020-11-03T19:36:50Z")
Let’s not get too crazy here. What happened is that some Republicans filed suit to prevent the counting of those ballots because they were drive-through, and they have some issue with it. It wasn’t the state government trying to do that, FWIW, but just some asshole GOP members. The challenges failed in Federal and State court, so they’re getting counted. The system worked absolutely like it’s supposed to in this case. ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/195 "2020-11-03T19:42:12Z")
I thought I was fairly confident but I’ve eaten six or seven large chocolate chip cookies and it’s not even 3 pm yet, and I feel gradually more and more paralyzed with dread. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/196 "2020-11-03T19:45:23Z")
Come share my famotidine. ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/197 "2020-11-03T19:50:42Z")
I don’t know if it’s so much “infiltrating” or just a perceived “good fit” job wise. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/198 "2020-11-03T19:54:35Z")
Yeah, you get to kill black people and sparky pepper spray on voters. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/199 "2020-11-03T20:13:15Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > I don’t dispute that religious freedom will be cramped somewhat if Biden wins I disagree. What will be cramped is having this country ruled by the Bible rather than the Constitution like it should. ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/200 "2020-11-03T21:21:32Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Come share my famotidine. What a lovely invitation. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514/201 "2020-11-03T21:52:15Z")
> [@Ulfreida](#): > > I thought I was fairly confident but I’ve eaten six or seven large chocolate chip cookies and it’s not even 3 pm yet, Your post inspires me. CCCs are my main go-to comfort food too, and now I have a mind to go out and buy a package. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-about-the-election-are-you/924514.md?page=11)