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The iPod Effect
2008-11-04 16:12
by Will Carroll

Watching the political coverage today and talking with some covering it, I've noticed one thing and it appears that exit poll numbers is capturing it as well. I'm calling it the 'iPod Effect.' With younger, more affluent voters and long lines around the country, it seems that those same voters, which tilt to Obama, are prepped and enthusiastic. By taking their iPods (or books, magazines, or anything), they prepared to wait it out, no matter the wait time. Older voters seem more unwilling to wait. Many are saying they've never seen lines like this, can't stand this long, and some number, which polls suggest could be as much as 5%, are just bored and leave. There are a million things in play, but the iPod effect is in full effect. Next time HDNet* shows video of the lines, try and count how many white cords you see.

*Nate Silver will be providing his analysis for HDNet on tonight's coverage, anchored by Dan Rather.

Comments
2008-11-04 16:43:37
1.   ToyCannon
In my line we had conversation. We were all over 40.
2008-11-04 18:12:45
2.   digmyearth
Bring a three-year old to the polls with you. Watch as he dances around everyone and is a typical three-year old nuisance. Good times, good times.

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