51. I wonder which candidate benefits from a low turnout of Heisman voters? 52. If US elections are marked by chronically low turnout, it is not because voters are kept away. 53. In an era of low turnout and high frustration with politics, the Electoral College is an anachronism that further alienates voters. 54. In either case, Forbes backers are nervous about a low turnout Monday, especially in Polk County, which includes Des Moines. 55. In fact, most observers expect an unusually low turnout Tuesday in Kentucky, where the public is largely disengaged from the contest. 56. In one regard, the low turnout was not surprising. 57. In others, the losers are likely to demand new elections because of the low turnout. 58. Instead, the challengers seem intent on keeping the campaign low-key in an effort to embarrass Khatami with a low turnout. 59. Low turnout would help Simon, because conservatives are more like to vote in primaries. 60. Many have joined Laughlin on the campaign trail, hoping to drum up enthusiasm for the runoff primary when a likely low turnout makes both sides nervous. |