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Old 10-22-2013, 11:05 AM   #1587
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Yep the point is valid. There is no way you can spin this low turnout as a positive for Nenshi. It basically shows that in the eyes of Calgarians he was the best of a bad bunch and many don't support him but like me aren't going to vote for complete clowns. Hard to spin apathy into anything but the fact that Calgarians expect better from Nenshi in his 2nd term.
On the flip side, I don't think low voter turn out can be embraced as a positive for any candidate. I am more inclined to agree with jammies

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Voter apathy is a tacit endorsement of the status quo. Angry citizens don't stay home on election day.
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