Battleground

The Globe is running a report every night, it appears, reporting on the Strategic Counsel's running poll of what they term battleground ridings. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The poll was one of a dozen commissioned by the Capitol newspaper in battleground races, and it contained just the latest signs of trouble for Dahlkemper, a freshman buffeted by a poor political climate and her vote in favor of the health care overhaul. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But right up to that moment, the main battleground was verbal and psychological. ❋ David Nichtern (2010)

With Republicans needing to gain two seats, the battleground is concentrated around fewer than a dozen seats, about half of which are held by Democrats. ❋ Eliot Brown (2010)

Yesterday was another busy one for statewide polling, including four new surveys in battleground states from the CNN/Time polling partnership, though the most intriguing new numbers come from Alaska, where two new polls show considerable support for the write-in candidacy of incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

But, really, the smart political money in this race, you always want your base to show up, but the battleground is over the Independents in this race. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The president also made phone calls to boost the morale of activists and party organizers in battleground states such as Florida, New Hampshire, New Mexico and his native Hawaii. ❋ Janet Hook (2010)

In key races, in battleground states that Obama won easily in 2008, he has been the point person for re-engaging the disaffected base, particularly in urban areas. ❋ Nia-Malika Henderson (2010)

Ignoring science and altering water policy to win battleground states shouldn't get you invited to a place who's mission statement says, promoting an understanding of and appreciation for the history, traditions, and practitioners, past and present, of the sport of fly fishing in order to nurture, expand, and disseminate its rich heritage to a variety of audiences. ❋ Tim Romano (2009)

Nor do I know what would have happened had Karl Rove not decided to push the gay marriage bans in battleground states, which he knew would turn out his base of evangelical voters. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Voters in battleground districts strongly favor legislation that would let congressional campaigns be funded by the public, according to a new survey released Tuesday by Lake Research Partners. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

There are phone banks, neighborhood canvassing trips, even a recent "Camp Obama" that trained volunteers to be field organizers in battleground states, says Gannet Tseggai, a Northeast regional Obama spokeswoman. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The campaign recognizes that people who live in battleground states will be more effective at persuading their neighbors than the traditional advertising campaigns, which is why it's important to send the masses who will be in Denver out with instructions and training to bring in votes. ❋ Peaknik (2008)

The article describes “a Hispanic Protestant defection to Democrat Barack Obama, a shift that could prove key in battleground states with large Hispanic populations such as Colorado, Nevada, Florida and New Mexico.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ninety-two percent of union members in battleground states said they heard from their union this election cycle. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Here are six things that Democratic lawmakers and delegates in battleground states believe Obama must do to pull it off: ❋ Unknown (2008)

Some may argue the electoral college enhances the minority vote in battleground swing states which in this race helps Barack Obama. ❋ Unknown (2008)

[Catholic school] kid, white [polo] and khakis- He [wears] them ❋ Little Whyte (2005)

"Mother fucker keeps on leaving [ignant ass] comments in my journal and has [turned it] into an Electronic Battleground. OMGWTFBBW. [FUCK THIS SHIT]!!!!!!" ❋ Electronicbattleground (2004)

You: "Hey! [Wanna play] Lightsaber Battlegrounds?" Friend: "No, thank you. [I don't want to] be [a virgin] for the rest of my life." ❋ Your Average Life Enjoyer (2021)

Person:*dies of technology spam* [Abused] kid: [gg ez] lol Person: I [don’t like] Elemental Battlegrounds ❋ Toasty The Bosty (2020)

The Winged [Vampire's] Retreat was a cool [Ezboard] to go to. I always went to the [Battleground] forum. Too bad it closed down. Ezboard is shitty now anyways. ❋ Bastardized Bottomburp (2003)

kid 1: wanna play elemental battlegrounds in roblox? kid 2: no way! people ass kicks you or adicts or [robux] people with fockin elements as [ilusion], [plasma], or technology ❋ Vibing Pug 100% Real (2020)

"[ZOMG]!!1one_028%%&*@&% did you see [that girl's] hair?" "Yeah, she's [rockin'] the battleground spike" "man, she's so scene!" ❋ JEWmander (2007)

Lots of money [flowing] to [Wendy] Davis' [campaign] for Battleground Texas. ❋ Freedomkrinkles (2014)

This flame battleground is verybaised. I'm not [Wapanese], but if I show one [sign] that I like anime, I get offensive entries written [about me]. ❋ Dj Gs68 (2003)

person 1: you [wanna play] [Player Unknown's Battlegrounds] person 2: [fuck yeah] ❋ Pubg4lufeNate (2018)