VOTE EARLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sportage]

I can not imagine why people in states that allow early voting, would not vote early?
I just watched the docu movie "UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections 2008".
(Also available on netflix instant play)

After the nightmares in the 2000, 2004, and 2006 elections, early voting is the way to go. The ONLY way to go!
Anyone that could but does not vote early and then runs into problems at the polls on Nov 4th, well... they get what they deserve.
Since election day is not a national holiday giving people all the time to stand in lines and vote, the next thing is early voting.

And if you want to ague the merits, just watch the film UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections. That should scare the early vote out of ya.

JUST DO IT!!!

 

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by: sportage
Since election day is not a national holiday giving people all the time to stand in lines and vote

You need to stand in line? Canada had an election about a week ago and I didn't need to stand in line. I should add that I live in a city with roughly 1 million people, so it's not some rural thing.

 

[nageov3t]

well, if it's in all caps it must be true

never been a fan of early voting myself, something just seems weird about forgoing the ritualistic tradition of the entire nation voting on a single day.

 

[BoomerD]

Vote Early and Vote Often!


http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/tov_final.pdf

 

[Robor]

I mailed my absentee ballot out today. I'll be out of the country during the election so it was necessary this year. I'll probably continue to do it in the future though. Only costs a stamp and gives me the ability to research candidates/issues on the 'net.

 

[TheSlamma]

I'm going today after work, the center near my house is open till 8pm.

 

[Vette73]

Me and my wife already voted, absentee ballot, for VA.

For us there were only 4 things to vote for...
1. Prez
2. Senator
3. Congressman
4. $77m Bond for parks (Voted NO)

 

[nageov3t]

what if something earth-shattering happens after you vote early or something?

 

[TheSlamma]

Originally posted by: loki8481
what if something earth-shattering happens after you vote early or something?

Like all Neo-con Christian fanatics finally read science books for the first time?

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: loki8481
well, if it's in all caps it must be true

never been a fan of early voting myself, something just seems weird about forgoing the ritualistic tradition of the entire nation voting on a single day.

Doesn't seem like a very good reason to me.

 

[Farang]

Once I vote they don't give a shit what I think anymore. I've got to old onto it as long as possible.

 

[techs]

I live in one of the really, really blue states. I don't have to worry about waiting in line or that my vote will count. They go bonkers at the polling place if anyone has to wait more than ten minutes, and if there is any problem with your registration you can choose who will help you get your vote in, the state rep, the Dem rep, the Republican rep or the Independent rep.

 

[nixium]

I never understood why voting days weren't on holidays. Wouldnt that be a way to get maximum voter participation?

 

[evident]

Originally posted by: nixium
I never understood why voting days weren't on holidays. Wouldnt that be a way to get maximum voter participation?

they should make election day a holiday.

 

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: ShawnD1

Originally posted by: sportage
Since election day is not a national holiday giving people all the time to stand in lines and vote

You need to stand in line? Canada had an election about a week ago and I didn't need to stand in line. I should add that I live in a city with roughly 1 million people, so it's not some rural thing.

Well, it was one of the lowest turnouts in history. I went during work hours (no work for me).

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: evident

Originally posted by: nixium
I never understood why voting days weren't on holidays. Wouldnt that be a way to get maximum voter participation?

they should make election day a holiday.

No need anymore with early voting, absentee voting, and vote-by-mail.

I'll be getting my ballot in the mail this week, and hand-delivering it back to the county elections office within a day.

All estimates are pointing to record voter turnouts (WA state expects 85%!!) but that's no excuse for not voting. GOTV!

 

[Lemon law]

I live in a rural area of Indiana, and we never get long lines at the polls. It usually takes no more than 10 minutes at the polls, and even if turn out will be higher this year, I am not worried.

But in Urban areas, I see the sense of this thread. Especially if the partisan officials of either party pulls a lot of monkey business challenging every voter, slowing the voting process to a crawl.

 

[rudder]

I just went ahead and scheduled to be off Nov 4th. Ever since joining ACORN they have been running me ragged and there is no way in hell I am going to try and squeeze in 25 votes after a long day at work.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: nixium
I never understood why voting days weren't on holidays. Wouldnt that be a way to get maximum voter participation?

?????????

I remember when they used to close the bars on election day!

 

[robphelan]

heh.. my comp will actually bus us to the closest early voting site during lunch.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: ShawnD1

Originally posted by: sportage
Since election day is not a national holiday giving people all the time to stand in lines and vote

You need to stand in line? Canada had an election about a week ago and I didn't need to stand in line. I should add that I live in a city with roughly 1 million people, so it's not some rural thing.

Well, it was one of the lowest turnouts in history. I went during work hours (no work for me).

And Canada has among the lower voter turnout rates of any country.

 

[glugglug]

Originally posted by: rudder
I just went ahead and scheduled to be off Nov 4th. Ever since joining ACORN they have been running me ragged and there is no way in hell I am going to try and squeeze in 25 votes after a long day at work.

25? Is that all?

BTW, Can the punch card machines punch through a stack of 10 cards at once?

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

That's a lot of exclamation marks. This guy is serious.

 

[glugglug]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: nixium
I never understood why voting days weren't on holidays. Wouldnt that be a way to get maximum voter participation?

?????????

I remember when they used to close the bars on election day!

Quick, someone find an election day commentator-watching drinking game!

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: sportage
I can not imagine why people in states that allow early voting, would not vote early?
I just watched the docu movie "UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections 2008".
(Also available on netflix instant play)

After the nightmares in the 2000, 2004, and 2006 elections, early voting is the way to go. The ONLY way to go!
Anyone that could but does not vote early and then runs into problems at the polls on Nov 4th, well... they get what they deserve.
Since election day is not a national holiday giving people all the time to stand in lines and vote, the next thing is early voting.

And if you want to ague the merits, just watch the film UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections. That should scare the early vote out of ya.

JUST DO IT!!!

Already voted but I am in a solid red state