This is sad, voter turnout low per MSNBC in Louisiana

[UALRBSofL]

But MSNBC predicts Obama will win this state.

[lse7581011]

1. Which State? n/t

[ursi]

2. I blame this on the media and the hype they control

in addition to the stupid DNC.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Which state?

[saltpoint]

4. We're still in the early innings.

Things will pick up.

[ellacott]

5. Many in Louisiana don't have a lot o faith in their govt.

Especially New Orleans residents.

[Olney Blue]

13. I was thinking that too- they are probably very cynical at this point.

[my3boyz]

6. They probably believe the govt does not give a crap about them so

why vote? I think the turnout will be low here throughout the day.

[OHdem10]

7. At 11:30 AM according to Louisana Reporter per MSNBC

only about 1000 voters overall. One precinct only showed 7 people
had voted.

[Renew Deal]

10. In the entire state?

:shrug:

[polichick]

12. I thought she said only 200 had voted...

Wow, those folks don't know how lucky they are!

[hedgehog]

8. Maybe they're all sleeping in after too much Mardi Gras? nt

[Renew Deal]

9. The SoS predicted 15% turnout

It doesn't sound believable to me.

[sunonmars]

11. is there any law requiring a minimum turnout for it be deemed legal

[TwilightGardener]

14. OK, I understand a lot of the population has moved away, but WTF???

Three years out from Katrina incompetence, and no one wants to get some new, competent damn blood into the WH? You'd think these folks would be EAGER to vote after everything that's happened!

[theHandpuppet]

15. The folks in Louisiana have been so betrayed

I can't say I would blame them for being disillusioned right now.

[Libby2]

16. I can't either! I was so hoping they would speak loud and clear.

[dkf]

17. All you anti-hope people...this is what happens when you

have no hope.

No movement No action.

Is this what you want for your country?

[robbedvoter]

18. Yup. Clenis done it. Again.

[Yael]

19. John Edwards had a huge base in LA

I wonder if they are simply disillusioned about true change?

Either way, this is very sad news.