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Last night, Wisconsin set a state record for primary voter turnout. And as the nation's media turned its eyes to the Badger State, the talking heads had one name on their tongues: Brett Favre...

Brett Favre Sweeps Wisconsin Primary

by Michael Priebe (Analyst)

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February 20, 2008


Last night, Wisconsin set a state record for primary voter turnout. And as the nation's media turned its eyes to the Badger State, the talking heads had one name on their tongues: Brett Favre.

Favre not only crossed party lines in a way never before seen, but he won handily with every demographic: the elderly, the young, married women, single women, married men, single men, blacks, whites, Hispanics, the middle class, the underclass, the upper class, college-educated, elementary-school educated, sobers and imbibers.

For the 2008 NFL season, Wisconsinites are overwhelmingly looking for Favre to retain the helm the state's fabled Green Bay Packers. Exit polls showed that this opinion is ironically based on both Favre's nearly two decades of NFL insider experience and his ability to bring change to a younger generation.

"Yes we can!" Packer nation is crying out, while at the same time touting Favre's experience and long position as an NFL insider. 

Standard voting divisions did not apply in Wisconsin's decision to bring Favre back for another term. Favre's ability to bridge every traditional voting gap in Wisconsin is unprecedented; look for Pack Nation scattered throughout the remaining states to carry this tidal wave of anomaly.

Other votes: Aaron Rodgers, 6 percent; Craig Nall, 1 percent; Draft/Trade Write-ins, 1 percent 

 

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  1. Megan Fowler about 1 year ago

    What about the mail-in ballots from Canada? Did you count those as well??

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  2. Michael Priebe about 1 year ago

    Megan,
    PackNation also transcends national borders. Absentee ballots for those living abroad and serving in the military were also counted - again, overwhelmingly cast for Favre to return.

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  3. Tim Seeman about 1 year ago

    with more articles like this and my "brett favre's answering machine" article, BR might need a whole section dedicated to brett favre and those who worship him

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    • Michael Priebe about 1 year ago

      That is very true - good "answering maching" article by the way.
      Hopefully, Brett will have an answer for everyone within the next couple of weeks.

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