[libsrscum]

"Conventional wisdom is that heavy turnout would favor Coakley because of the overwhelming Democrat voter ID in that state, so I don't think heavy turnout is good for Brown, overall."

It may be that since, historically, there has been virtually no chance to elect anyone other than a dem that many have stayed home. So I'm not sure that heavy turnout necessarily favors Coakley. It may be that many voters feel their vote actually has a chance today to make a difference...

[nina0113]

It may be that since, historically, there has been virtually no chance to elect anyone other than a dem that many have stayed home. So I'm not sure that heavy turnout necessarily favors Coakley. It may be that many voters feel their vote actually has a chance today to make a difference...

Maybe finding out that it DOES will be enough to bring them out again in the fall.