The 'Official' I Voted Thread ... What Was Your Experience? | |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 09:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is a great link, but I would love to find a place on line where you could watch live returns .... [link to www.electoral-vote.com] |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so for everyone posting here, maybe answer a few basics: What State are you in? Did you Vote Paper or Plastic? How long did you wait? Any Law Enforcement presence? What # were you at your polling place? |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | McCain now up by 1 pt in North Carolina |
wandering gypsy User ID: 542362 United States 11/04/2008 10:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My husband and I went to our polling place at about 5:30 a.m in Phoenix, AZ. When we arrived there were approximately 100 people waiting in line. The crowd was pleasant and friendly and no one was whining or bitching about having to wait. Everyone seemed to have anticipated that there might be a long wait. What stuck me was the cross section of American live in our Precinct. Although Phoenix does not have many blacks, there were quite a few in line, Asians, and a very heavy Latino turnout. I guess I'm, at heart, a sentimentalist. When I saw the crowd and the determined and happy/proud looks on so many faces, I couldn't help but think of what an historic event this is. I am 57 years old and never really thought I'd live to see a serious contender for President who is black. Now, I will wait for a woman, a Latino or a Jewish person up for election. I walked out of the polling place with pride. We voted with ballots where you draw a line connecting the name of the person you are voting for with a "yes". No problemss except they were carefully checking registration and ID's. |
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Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My husband and I went to our polling place at about 5:30 a.m in Phoenix, AZ. When we arrived there were approximately 100 people waiting in line. The crowd was pleasant and friendly and no one was whining or bitching about having to wait. Everyone seemed to have anticipated that there might be a long wait. Quoting: wandering gypsy 542362What stuck me was the cross section of American live in our Precinct. Although Phoenix does not have many blacks, there were quite a few in line, Asians, and a very heavy Latino turnout. I guess I'm, at heart, a sentimentalist. When I saw the crowd and the determined and happy/proud looks on so many faces, I couldn't help but think of what an historic event this is. I am 57 years old and never really thought I'd live to see a serious contender for President who is black. Now, I will wait for a woman, a Latino or a Jewish person up for election. I walked out of the polling place with pride. We voted with ballots where you draw a line connecting the name of the person you are voting for with a "yes". No problemss except they were carefully checking registration and ID's. Excellent post. I had the same feeling of pride. It is something when you go to vote, knowing that you are truly looking at your neighbors, whether you know them or not. And, I'm 51, have never missed a Presidential Election vote. But I too had the sense of the historical implications of this election. And, do you realize that women have had the right to vote for less than 100 years? That astounds me. |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The polling officials made a big deal out of the fact I was #100 to vote this morning. I asked "what do I win? The election?" Quoting: Anonymous Coward 537499Anyway, it was very orgainized and it only took me a couple of minutes to cast my ballot and leave. What State A/C? |
Yeah, Whatever User ID: 380513 United States 11/04/2008 10:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
The_Venerable User ID: 412220 United States 11/04/2008 10:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I woke up very early this morning..wanted to get to the polls right at opening because I didn't want to wait in line. Quoting: Woman On The EdgeSo anyways, I went to the polling place at school and guess what? Nearly 2,000 students waiting in line at 6 a.m. this morning. I couldn't believe it. So I went to another polling station in my precinct and waited 15 minutes. Voting was very easy. Go Obama! Where are you Venerable? Indiana. It's in the bag for Obama...the turnout is massive and the Obama ground campaign and get out the vote is strong here. Last night I would've given McCain a 3-6 point win here. Not anymore. Obama will win Indiana by 2-5 points. Bank on it. |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm in South Florida. In and out in 5 minutes. I voted THIRD PARTY! Screw the status quo!!! Quoting: Yeah, WhateverI did that on the local level - and voted no to 2 of the 3 amendments - we just don't need to spend money right now. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 480242 United States 11/04/2008 10:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Washington State had all mail in ballots this year, with the exception of two counties. Quoting: Woman On The EdgeWhy did they decide to do that? That's curious. I'm assuming to keep the system more clean... no voting booths to man, less traffic, etc... A lot of folks complained about the machines that would not give them paper proof of their vote during the last election so that may be another reason. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 531227 United States 11/04/2008 10:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Boonies of Virginia here. Went to the precinct - one mile away. A gentleman opened the door for me "come on up in the house!" Voted on the nifty electronic machine, no problem. Back home in less than 5 minutes from leaving. Hubby and I joke we have our own private voting booth. We also have a public pool here - nice new one - we often have it all to ourselves with lifeguards. Nice place! |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I woke up very early this morning..wanted to get to the polls right at opening because I didn't want to wait in line. Quoting: The_Venerable 412220So anyways, I went to the polling place at school and guess what? Nearly 2,000 students waiting in line at 6 a.m. this morning. I couldn't believe it. So I went to another polling station in my precinct and waited 15 minutes. Voting was very easy. Go Obama! Where are you Venerable? Indiana. It's in the bag for Obama...the turnout is massive and the Obama ground campaign and get out the vote is strong here. Last night I would've given McCain a 3-6 point win here. Not anymore. Obama will win Indiana by 2-5 points. Bank on it. Voter turn out is virtually unmeasured in this election. Indiana was touted as a weak Republican state at [link to www.electoral-vote.com] I have also heard reports on CNN that Georgia, which was also a weak Republican State may be leaning Democrat. |
Sireen-reborn User ID: 537084 United States 11/04/2008 10:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No police...the Township in which I live is relatively small as is the area set up for our polls. Quoting: BRIEF AND TO THE POINTNo police where I voted either but I always pack my .38 so there wasn't going to be trouble....for long anyway. Yeah, I have a little piece I carry too! anything after 'but' is bullshit! [link to www.myspace.com] "Once you open your mind to the possibility of conspiracy, you then see conspiracy in everything." [link to deadbydecember-sireen.blogspot.com] |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Boonies of Virginia here. Went to the precinct - one mile away. A gentleman opened the door for me "come on up in the house!" Voted on the nifty electronic machine, no problem. Back home in less than 5 minutes from leaving. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 531227Hubby and I joke we have our own private voting booth. We also have a public pool here - nice new one - we often have it all to ourselves with lifeguards. Nice place! Great experience. I bet we see some not so great experiences too, in the larger metro areas. |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | bump please, anyone??? |
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Poe User ID: 284011 United States 11/04/2008 10:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good thread Woman on the Edge! Arrived at our place at 6:50. Already 100 or so in line. Took about 2 hrs to vote. Not very organized at all but I expected that from previous experience in this area. Machines seemed to function fine (no switching votes in front of my eyes). No signs, tshirts, buttons or campaigning in line or anything. “Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” ~ Charlotte Whitton |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good thread Woman on the Edge! Quoting: PoeArrived at our place at 6:50. Already 100 or so in line. Took about 2 hrs to vote. Not very organized at all but I expected that from previous experience in this area. Machines seemed to function fine (no switching votes in front of my eyes). No signs, tshirts, buttons or campaigning in line or anything. Hi Poe, thanks .... trying to keep this thread alive ... doesn't look like the Mods are here .... |
Poe User ID: 284011 United States 11/04/2008 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's another thing: Quoting: Woman On The EdgeStarbucks is giving away free coffee to anyone who shows their 'I have Voted' sticker - and some local restaurants are giving away free food to voters - what the hell is that about! :( Our place didn't have stickers. “Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” ~ Charlotte Whitton |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 520491 Canada 11/04/2008 10:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so for everyone posting here, maybe answer a few basics: Quoting: Woman On The EdgeWhat State are you in? Did you Vote Paper or Plastic? How long did you wait? Any Law Enforcement presence? What # were you at your polling place? Ohio Paper 45 minutes yes 87 |
Poe User ID: 284011 United States 11/04/2008 10:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm also curious if anyone else saw local law enforcement ... I did. Quoting: Woman On The EdgeUpstate SC...two cars drove by. Not sure if it was specifically to monitor or just happened to be on their route. “Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” ~ Charlotte Whitton |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's another thing: Quoting: PoeStarbucks is giving away free coffee to anyone who shows their 'I have Voted' sticker - and some local restaurants are giving away free food to voters - what the hell is that about! :( Our place didn't have stickers. Got to have the sticker! It gives you bragging rights of sorts,and does start conversations ... |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so for everyone posting here, maybe answer a few basics: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 520491What State are you in? Did you Vote Paper or Plastic? How long did you wait? Any Law Enforcement presence? What # were you at your polling place? Ohio Paper 45 minutes yes 87 law enforcement in OH - here in GA too |
Poe User ID: 284011 United States 11/04/2008 10:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so for everyone posting here, maybe answer a few basics: Quoting: Woman On The EdgeWhat State are you in? SC Did you Vote Paper or Plastic? Plastic How long did you wait? 2 hrs Any Law Enforcement presence? Not really What # were you at your polling place? #68 (there were two lines) Answers above, and another poster reminded me...good diversity in the crowd, probably 50/50. Made me happy. “Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” ~ Charlotte Whitton |
Poe User ID: 284011 United States 11/04/2008 10:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Got to have the sticker! It gives you bragging rights of sorts,and does start conversations ... Quoting: Woman On The EdgeI know. My boyfriend was making fun of me for wanting one but it might encourage someone else to vote. People do have a herd mentality. AND I want my free coffee! LOL “Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” ~ Charlotte Whitton |
Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, so for everyone posting here, maybe answer a few basics: Quoting: PoeWhat State are you in? SC Did you Vote Paper or Plastic? Plastic How long did you wait? 2 hrs Any Law Enforcement presence? Not really What # were you at your polling place? #68 (there were two lines) Answers above, and another poster reminded me...good diversity in the crowd, probably 50/50. Made me happy. My crowd was totally white bread. Totally, not much diversity while I was there. Still good to see everyone out and voting. |
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Woman On The Edge (OP) User ID: 470724 United States 11/04/2008 10:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Got to have the sticker! It gives you bragging rights of sorts,and does start conversations ... Quoting: PoeI know. My boyfriend was making fun of me for wanting one but it might encourage someone else to vote. People do have a herd mentality. AND I want my free coffee! LOL Is Starbucks offering that Nationally????? |