"20,000 first-time voters that registered in New York is an “unprecedented surge” of voter interest"

[Samantha]

http://thebernreport.com/first-time-voters-in-new-york-registered-in-record-breaking-numbers/

While the registration period for voters in the state of New York has now passed, the surge of last minute registers seems to bode well for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

In the 10 day period between March 10th and 20th, close to 41,000 new voters, energized by a platform that many of them can relate to, took the next step in getting involved with the political process. Nearly half of those have never voted before, a Demographic that Sanders has dominated by large margins in states all over the country that have already voted.

The 20,000 first-time voters that registered in New York is an “unprecedented surge” of voter interest according to officials in that state. The delegate rich state of New York votes on April 19 and is a key part of the campaign for Bernie Sanders and another chance for him to make up ground in the fight for pledged delegates.

We need to give credit to those stepping up and voting for the first-time instead of acerbically repeating the mantra too bad those people coming to Sanders' rallies don't show up to vote .... Looks like quite a few will be!

A little birdie told me to post this before I turned in this evening. Goodnight.

Sam

[riversedge]

1. Well, inform your little birdie not to count his little birdies until they are hatched.

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[senz]

10. Doesn't it ever embarrass you?

[dchill]

26. I often wonder that, too.

[Scuba]

25. Make history by voting for a known war criminal? No thanks.

[JDPriestly]

2. K&R.

[BigBearJohn]

3. Thanks for posting this!!!

[Samantha]

4. I was so happy when I found this I wanted to share it with other Sanders' supporters

But the first person who responded was someone whose post I could not see. 'Tis a beautiful thing ....

And thank you for reading my thread!

Sam

[BigBearJohn]

5. Here's hoping the 19th is a glorious success. I'm on pins and needles!

[Samantha]

6. I think he is going to do very well

I won't allow myself to think he is going to win, but I think it is definitely possible. I know the polls suggest differently, but I am not too sure they consistently take into account first-time voters. In any event, his number will be large enough to keep her delegate wins down. I am sure you have read people saying it's all over after New York. I am sure they are wrong.

Sam

[BigBearJohn]

23. I'm keeping faith in the people of New York

[senz]

12. All you missed was the usual ugliness. Not worth reading. nt

[Hiraeth]

7. because MATH !!

[Samantha]

8. That number is not the final number

It does not include the last day. I think this is very impressive.

Thanks for posting on my thread.

Sam

[Hiraeth]

9. It is wonderful news. Thanks for posting it!

[Samantha]

14. He is starting to close the gap in California too -- some pollsters have it at single digits

difference. I think he will continue to close that one. Really, I do.

Don't you love happy threads?

Sam

[Hiraeth]

16. Happy threads make me want to do the Bernie Bounce! Yes, I love them especially

after a rough day in the trenches of GD-P today.

[Samantha]

18. Your one-liner text in the body of your post is the reason why this thread is up and running tonight

I get so tired of reading those I wanted to see a happy thread. So I started one! We Bernie supporters should make this a good habit to have!

Sam

[Hiraeth]

19. and this thread inspired me to post the link to the Cenk interivew with Jane in V&M

If you get the time, check it out. She is wonderful

[Samantha]

20. I love her

Did you happen to see her face when Bernie Sanders was giving his summary at the end of the NY debate? He was up on that stage just doing an excellent job. And her face -- the moment the camera focused on her she was smiling so broadly, and she looked so happy, I thought -- damn -- she is his greatest fan! And she looks like this is the first time she has heard this speech. It is so wonderful he has someone so supportive of his efforts -- that takes a special kind of person.

And I will check out that interview tomorrow.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Sam

[Zira]

11. Agreed. They've been cheated out of getting to vote in the primary but still want to vote in the

GE.

Yes, making it so voters can't register or change affiliation for 8 months up to the election is cheating them.

[Samantha]

15. It doesn't take a mental giant to figure out several possible suspects who dreamed this one up

But I think he or she will be surprised at the results. I don't like it when people play dirty, and in this election, it has just been one thing after another. And the amazing thing is -- THEY DON'T TRY TO HIDE IT. It used to be when people cheated, they tried to be subtle -- but no longer do they care who knows.

But the one thing the opposition cannot control is the number of people who show up to vote. And if one wins by a large enough margin, that handicap can be offset. And that is what Bernie has done often lately. Let's hope he does it again Tuesday.

Thanks for posting on my thread.

Sam

[senz]

13. Thanks for sharing this great news, Samantha

and sweet dreams!

[Samantha]

17. I am still up and sleep posting!

That when my goofy typos set in!

Thanks for posting on my thread, and sweet dreams to you tonight as well. I know I am going to sleep better.

Sam

[Uncle Joe]

21. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Sam


Joe

[Live and Learn]

22. K&R nt

[OkSustainAg]

24. K&R

Vote! Vote! Vote!

[dchill]

27. K&R!

[Jefferson23]

28. K&R