Palmetto Popsicle State Polling
Weather is expected to be a negative factor in today's South Carolina Republican Primary. Specifically, there is a 100% chance of precipitation in that state. Which wouldn't be all that big a deal except that the precipitation will not just be rain. There are snow and ice predictions. Up to three inches of the stuff is expected in some areas. Let's face it, folks down there don't deal with snow or ice particularly well.
Months of heated campaigning in South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary simmer down to today’s vote.
Some experts predict fewer voters will cast ballots today than in years past.
And an unexpected X-factor that could contribute to that lower turnout is the weather. Specifically, sleet or SNOW.
Forecasters say there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation across the state today, with up to three inches of snow forecast in in the Republican-leaning, vote-rich Upstate. The bad weather also could affect Columbia, where up to an inch of snow could fall.
The State newspaper also cites a lack of inspiring candidates. I think the snow may have a lot to do with it if the turnout is low.
By Anthony (Los Angeles), January 19, 2008 @ 10:58 am
Global warming strikes again….
By Americaneocon, January 19, 2008 @ 11:31 am
I don’t think the cold’s going to save Thompson:
http://americanpowerblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/photo-finish-in-south-carolinas-gop.html