Swing State Lo Mein with Roast Duck
by ChrisOctober 23rd, 2004 6:22 pm
Some good news. Today, while enjoying a big Styrofoam container of roast duck and lo mein over a pitcher of Yuengling at the Beer Garden in the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, I observed that nearly 50% of the patrons were wearing Kerry/Edwards buttons or tee shirts. People here are exited to vote for John Kerry on election day. I also spotted one “A Village in Texas is Missing its Idiot” shirt as well.
Why is this good news? If Pennsylvania is a swing state, Philadelphia turnout swings the state (commonwealth if you must). Philadelphia is massively Democratic and any sign of excitement is just another indication that turnout this year will be through the roof. This is certainly not the only sign I’ve seen, far from it, but combined with a roast duck lunch and a cheap pitcher of beer, I couldn’t help but feel pretty good.
