Did you cast your vote? It really counts no matter who you are for, Please Cast Your Vote. This is an extremely important election and the wait isn't that long.
When my hubby and I got out of the car, there was a line clear across the parking lot and getting longer. Then Pearl, our neighbor who works the voting place, came out and called out "all those with last names between the letters s thru z, please go in." We were called next. It must have taken us all of 20 minutes from the time we got in line until we cast our ballot.
Bravo!! to the people working these polls. You are doing a fantastic job!
We haven't voted yet, but we plan on leaving soon. as the place is like...two blocks from where we are.
Our family has all voted. My son and I voted early - I always vote absentee, and in addition to his school classes our son works as security at a Phoenix hotel, which is booked for the Republican election watch, so he's busy all day today. My husband was in line this morning when the polling place opened, as was our daughter, who called to say she voted before she got on the bus to the courthouse in downtown Seattle to serve jury duty. Her cellphone/IM system says "BZ, democracy at work."
Genko
Yup, I voted too and so did the rest of my family.
Number 3 at my poll,, course only 300 people in our town,, most retirees and they go later on in the day,,
I think i'll give it a miss if ya'll don't mind.
Really not that much into it. i'm thinking a male politician will win though.
Pud ;D ;D ;D
I voted absentee. The last time I voted at a polling place was when Jimmy Carter was running for president. The line was very long. The problem was on the West Coast, where I was living at the time, our votes did not truly count. Jimmy Carter was declared the winner before the polls closed. I was still waiting to cast my vote when that happend. So since then I always vote absentee ballot. The main thing is get out there and vote!!
Seeker
Voted two weeks ago, no lines ;D
I voted a week ago. We always vote early because there are no lines but my best buddy went in this morning expecting long lines and no one was there. So who knows?
Billye
Yup,I voted over two weeks ago with my mail in ballot. Where I live almost 2/3 of the state voted with mail in ballots.
Collie
Terrific!!!..................you all of fantastic. No matter the outcome we have all done our part. The cars of people waiting to vote are nearing out house. It's unbelievable because we are 2 miles down from the polling place.
Thanks everyone and GOD BLESS AMERICA no matter who wins!
Pooh
you guys are so patriotic i love it
GOD BLESS AMERICA & AUSTRALIA!!!!!
PUD ;) :)
DON'T FORGET THE UK!!
Just seen on TV that a lady aged 106 has just voted for the first time, can that be true?
Wow Jayne, thats amazing....its an important election that's for darn sure....so good for that 106 year old woman! I just got home from work and voted on the way home....they said it was a VERY busy day! I cant wait to watch the results tonight on TV....its so exciting!
Voted absentee! This is an important election here in California with Proposition 8 on the ballot. Very hot issue about changing the constitution in California to say marriage is defined by a man and woman. As a gay man you can bet which side of the fence I'm on!
I'm just home from the dentist where I had a tooth pulled so I'm grumpy!!!!!!!
Steve
Yes... I voted this morning, expected lines, there were none... I live in New Hampshire, its been politically busy here for 2 years.... 'First in the Nation' n' all... I'm not very happy tonight though.. :'( :(
i was shocked it only took me 5 minutes! But yes I voted right after i went to the doctor.... :-[ I have a uti dang it!
Not only did I vote, but I worked the darn polls today from 5:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. I had this fancy notion. I feel like I've been trampled by the bulls. Never again. I'll be back when I can move. Lucy
Hey Lucy,
God bless you.
Those poll workers work hard and long in the process.
I hope your raccoon eyes are healed as you worked the polls.
Pooh I voted, had a short wait at the polls.
Got my flue shot last Monday, also ::) :)
Seabreeze,
I took my vitamin D today :)
kimbo
Aww Lucy, rest up and I hope you feel better in the morning.
Kim, you are good. Voted and got your flu shot. Good for you. ;D
Hugs, Pooh
Voted sometime around 5pm. And as of 11.pm E.T Obama won.
Good Kimbo... Keep up the good work... ;D
Yes me and my husband voted, and it was just down the road from us, and it took us about 5 minutes. The machines they had were so cool. I sat up late, now I will be yawning at school all day. ::)
susanep :)
Didn't i tell you a politician would win!!!!!
im psychic...............no hang on i think thats psycho.
I will take my vit D tomorrow breezy thats my day.
Most of my patients were watching the boradcast tonight at work. i got called in on my day off after being off sick for three. Two more left.
We have had live coverage in Aus since 11am this morning.
Pud
Pud Punkin,
You are just the smartest little thing! I'm not surprised your prediction was correct!
Janna
Yep we voted yesterday. My husband and I had a big discussion on not giving up or taking for granted our right to vote. We are both big believers in letting our voices (votes) be heard weather our candidate wins or loses. This is the one major thing that truly makes our nation great - we the people get to choose!
Do you know that in australia it is compulsory to vote.Once you turn 18 you have to do it or you get fined by the government.
Of course a lot of people dont vote. I do i want my say plus im not going to give the government any more of my hard earnd money than i absolutely have to. they already get enough.
Pud
I know election day is over now but I wanted to say to Lucy- that I think it's great you worked the polls! When I voted on Tuesday the poll workers here in NYC were great, so kudos to you all!
i did early voting last week. as a woman, i feel it is really important to vote. my great grandmother passed away in 2004 at the age of 104! she remembers when women won the right to vote and i guess she instilled in me not to take for granted the fact that women in this country have equal (well, supposedly) rights.
did you know that only 1/3 of eligible women actually vote?!? :o
The 106 year old woman was black, she wanted Obama to win. Wanted to be alive to see a black president, it happen! She was so sweet. She did see it happen! My mom and I voted 2 weeks ago, there was a LONG line, but she is 84 and uses a cane, they sent us to the top of the line! They were hand counting the votes in NC, not sure if the verdict is in, but I think we went Obama. By 14,000 votes - that is close. I think that is official.
:)
Care
I saw that 106 year old woman voting too! It really touched something within my soul!!
I didn't vote. For obvious reasons. I'm not an American citizen!!! ;D
But if I were, I would for sure vote.
I have always voted since I was allowed to at age 18 in the country I live, and we'll have an election next year.
Not for a president since we don't have one (we have monarchy), but an election about political consignment.
Some of you are probably happy abput the results og the election in USA, and others would probably prefer a different result. I really hope the new President will do his very best to make the change he is talking about. He has got a huge task, and he will need time to make changes in all areas. I wish him peace and health, and good luck. I would do the same if the result of the election were different.
(I think I haven't revealed who I would vote for here! That was my intention too! ;) )
Rania :)