Yes, Virginia IS a Swing State

I saw this poster on the weekend at the Harrison St Coffee Shop here in Richmond. Positively brilliant.



The Facts

George W. Bush won Virginia by 8% of the popular vote in 2000.

Bush won 52% of the Virginia popular vote, Gore got 44%, and Nader 2% in 2000.

47% of eligible Virginia voters didn't vote in the 2000 election.

26% of registered Virginia voters did not go to the polls in 2000.

Virginia carries 13 electoral college votes. Bush got 5 more than Gore in 2000.

You have until October 4th, 2004 to register to vote in the presidential election in Virginia.

VA registration forms can be found HERE or at your local post office, library, and DMV.

Election day is Tuesday, November 2nd, 2004.

Download the poster, buy the poster, or get code for the ad, from the good folks at 8percentva.com/Another Limited Rebellion Design--and spread the word.