That's just pathetic.

It's a Tennessee version of the Tonight Show's 'Jay Walking' segments and it goes a long way toward explaining just how we managed to get into this mess.

I noticed some still remembered Bredesen.

I wonder how many people outside of Knoxville know the governor is a Haslam.

Right?

Some of them may be tourists and from out of state. Some of the Tennesseans interviewed are likely not registered voters which, sadly, is a lot of people and people who, for political purposes, don't matter.

For those who are registered, Haslam seems to be doing just fine:
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Haven't seen a poll since this legislative session, but statewide I doubt it would have much impact one way or the other.

Also worth noting that the piece was edited to be funny, not insightful.

Approx 33% of adults voted in the 2010 election.

November 2, 2010 voter turnout statistics

No, it doesn't make it any less heartbreaking. And scary. And it doesn't bode well for the future.

One of the thing that bothers me is this: we keep spending more and more money to make it easier and easier to vote. Early voting cost a lot of money. I don't see much evidence that it has done anything beyond rearranging voting patterns among those that already vote. And give incumbents a bigger advantage. Peaking, including mailing, calls etc. for 2 1/2 weeks of early voting AND then election day make a campaign a lot more difficult and expensive. Incumbents have an easier time raising money. Therefore the early voting tends to favor incumbents.

Not suggesting we get rid of it, just noting the issue.

I'd also love to see us get rid of voter registration. In my home state, Minnesota, all you have to do is show up with a drivers license and you can vote. We'd never have that here out of fear of voter fraud. I guess Minnesota starts with the idea that the people of the state and not inclined to be cheats. And what data base is more secure. I'd say DMV/Department of Safety.

At least in Tennessee it is easier to vote now than it has been before. You have days and days and days to do it and easy to reach locations and virtually no waiting.

you may be right about some places, but I don't think you are right about Tennessee.

Oh, sorry. I thought we were playing "Spartacus".

Good point. That was a step back. But mostly we have improved.

I am not a fan of the voter ID. But while that is a negative motor/voter registration, early voting, giving local results an impact on Election Commissions...those are all good things.