There were 53 responses to this week's Tele-Talk question: "Do you predict a red or blue wave on Nov. 3?" It was nearly an even split, with 21 responding blue and 19 saying red. Four people said neither. Nine responses didn't directly answer the question or thought it needlessly created division.
A blue wave is both predicted and necessary to put an end to the chaos. A Republican for Joe Biden. Scott in Fryeburg, Maine.
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