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Vegas Political Crapshoot Gimmick Could Stand to Be Less Crappy

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October 15, 2008 at 9:54 AM | 0 Comments

Kickin' it "under a rock" for the next three weeks just isn't that practical. But fret not, for the next best place to burn off all your election angst--Vegas--is loads more fun. And once you've booked your stay, you can forget all about those doggone candidates and talking heads.

First, though, book your stay or show tickets through Vegas.com for a little free money. (Emphasis on "a little.") Courtesy of the site's Crapshoot '08 gimmick, anyone who spends $200 or more between now and Nov. 4th (for travel through the end of 2008) gets a bonus payout of $20.

All you have to do is enter your favorite candidate's name as the promo code. Options mirror the Nevada ballot: Barr, McCain, Nader, Obama, and None of the Above.

Hmmm. We're a little torn on this one. We like free money--especially in Vegas (where we can go blow it on things that are bad for us!). But $20? Can't Vegas do a little, uh, better than that? After all, surely Sin City knows Americans are hurting for cash these days. Some of us probably lost more than $20 just in the time it took to read this story (sorry suckers!).

But the really big transgression of Crapshoot '08? There doesn't seem to be space for write-in candidates! Come on, people: imagine with us a world with HotelChatter at the helm. Free WiFi for all! Boozy happy hours and plug-in panels! Ah, well, keep dreaming, we guess.

Side note: Don't miss the bizarro Crapshoot '08 "campaign ad" video. No joke.

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