Waited about 45 mins to vote at my polling place, short considering the folks who arraived and were in the A-G line were still waiting after I voted. Usually I'm in the first 60 to vote, this year I was 129, so definitely larger turn out.
One vote for W from a solid RED state.
Posts: 472 | Location: Virginia | Registered: 26 January 2003
I'd much rather vote early and I'm definitely voting, but I'm waiting until my son gets out of school (he's nine). He's been in the booth with me for every election since he was born, hopefully he'll still care when he's of age.
Kyler
Posts: 2508 | Location: Central Coast of CA | Registered: 10 January 2002
Done, despite the two fossils working the table this morning (neither of whom could see well enough to locate my name; I wonder if they'd have had the same difficulty had I been registered as a Democrat ).
George
Posts: 14623 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 22 May 2001
Hey George, I wouldn't want to volunteer for that job would you? My parents have done it locally for the last several years. I know lately they've devoted at least two days to rules meetings and several other days to organizing paperwork and other volunteers. Today they are planning to be at the poles SIXTEEN hours (for free) to hear people whine. I'm glad someone will do it.
Kyler
Posts: 2508 | Location: Central Coast of CA | Registered: 10 January 2002
If they paid me my regular wage, I'd do it. Of course, I'd actually examine the voters' identification, and process them quickly. During the slow periods, I'd read books on hunting Africa, instead of yakking incessantly and scarfing donuts.
That job is pretty simple, a chimp could do it. Check id, look up the name, obtain voter's signature, hand them a numbered card. Hell, even a McDonald's employee could handle it.
In these parts, 99% of the poll workers are senior citizens looking for some extra cash and something to do, and Democrat party hacks.
George
Posts: 14623 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 22 May 2001
In Oregon we vote by mail. I don't know if that's any "better" than going to polling places to cast ballots, but it is more convenient. I don't ever mail my ballot. I always hand deliver it to the county election center. Gary T.
At 0710 MST I placed my vote. The polling place was very busy and I'm hoping that most fellow voters are on the "right" side... but I fear the worst. Unfortunately, the lady behind me (my wife) cancelled all my votes to the letter. At least I cancelled her vote, back!
In our area of Virginia we vote in an old cabinet shop, we have one booth and I was in and out in 5 minutes. I am a gun owner, collector, hunter, wounded Vietnam vet, and proud to be an American!! Guess who I voted for!! Take care and God bless.
cordell
Posts: 336 | Location: Virginia | Registered: 09 September 2004
Here in Columbus, Ohio ------- In a precinct that I have been able to walk in and vote in minutes, in every election from 1976 to now. There was a 3 1/2 hour line at 10:30 am this morning. My precinct had 1400 new registrations this election period. I don't konw who it favors, but it sure is different!
Posts: 5717 | Location: Ohio | Registered: 02 April 2003
By the way, is there any truth to the rhumor that due to the extremely heavy voter turnout this election that Republicans are scheduled to vote today, Nov. 2nd and Democrats are to vote Wed., Nov 3rd?
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Check id, look up the name, obtain voter's signature, hand them a numbered card. Hell, even a McDonald's employee could handle it.
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