baygoldbug
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How did your voting go?
Pleasant experience or problems at the polls.
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Pleasant experience or problems at the polls.
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[GOVT/POLL] How Was your Voting Today?
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SouthernGal
"Don't retreat...reload"
It was okay. I got there at 5:50 and had to stand in line until the poll "officially" opened at 7:00 AM.
I held my nose and voted for Bush.
I feel like I've sold my soul to Satan.
I held my nose and voted for Bush.
I feel like I've sold my soul to Satan.
brokenwings
Veteran Member
My hubby and I got there at 5:30. We were about 14th in line. Some people had been there since 5:00. The line was to the door, but not too bad. We have a small district so the wait was probably a half hour for those at the end.
I held my nose and voted for Kerry and so did hubby. We do not want more of what Bush is doing. Glad we went early, I think it is going to be a mess, as it is rainy and cold too.
I held my nose and voted for Kerry and so did hubby. We do not want more of what Bush is doing. Glad we went early, I think it is going to be a mess, as it is rainy and cold too.
Dollar Short
Veteran Member
Polls opened at 6:30 I arrived at 6:35 and was about 25th in line.
By far the most turnout I have seen in my precinct. I have been voting in the same precinct for 7 years.
My precinct is made up of largely college students and we normally have the lowest turnout in town (around 20% of registered voters on average).
If the lines keep up today, the turnout will be MUCH higher (at least in my precinct).
My state had 2 weeks of idiotic 'early voting'. The news reported that 2-3 hour lines existed every day during that process.
I encourage everyone to VOTE. Even if you are voting AGAINST someone and not FOR anybody, just VOTE and make our leaders know that we care and we ARE paying attention.
By far the most turnout I have seen in my precinct. I have been voting in the same precinct for 7 years.
My precinct is made up of largely college students and we normally have the lowest turnout in town (around 20% of registered voters on average).
If the lines keep up today, the turnout will be MUCH higher (at least in my precinct).
My state had 2 weeks of idiotic 'early voting'. The news reported that 2-3 hour lines existed every day during that process.
I encourage everyone to VOTE. Even if you are voting AGAINST someone and not FOR anybody, just VOTE and make our leaders know that we care and we ARE paying attention.
Theophilus
Theophilus
Normally I can walk in and vote immediately. Long line this time. Better yet, Kerry will get out of town. My particular precient won't vote for him but most of Toledo (big union town) will. I am hoping Ohio will go for Bush. We'll see!
AMEN
just got back from voting.......... small church where we vote cars were packed in the lot and spread into the grass will be ok until the rains come we waited in line for 45 minutes most ever wait before was maybe 5 minutes those old ladies at the polls are going to be tired when it`s all over..........Theophilus said:
I was there when the polls opened at 6:00 a.m. and in my 30+ minutes in line I have to say that in my 26 years of voting at this location I have never seen so many people showing up to vote. I really expected it to be quite low because we are experiencing some flooding and sever weather. The only talk in line was that they hoped we didn't lose our electricity this morning again and were asking the pollsters if our votes would still count if we lost electricity. They didn't know!
A.T.Hagan
Inactive
I won't vote until this evening when my wife and I can go together.
Half a dozen folks whom I've spoken with this morning who have voted already said the lines were pretty long but I haven't yet heard of any signifcant problems.
<big><strong>The lesser of two evils is still evil - vote your conscience</strong></big>
.....Alan.
Half a dozen folks whom I've spoken with this morning who have voted already said the lines were pretty long but I haven't yet heard of any signifcant problems.
<big><strong>The lesser of two evils is still evil - vote your conscience</strong></big>
.....Alan.
Fish Speaker
ODERINT DUM METUANT
Normally, I'm one of the first ten to vote in my precinct. Today I was # 134 and waited in line 45 minutes to get that.
Tweakette
Irrelevant
I just came from there - turnout was VERY heavy. Fortunately my district is a really small one (about 1/10 the size of the other) so there was no line for that one but the other main district's line was out the door and wrapped around itself inside the building.
I got my "I Voted" sticker and modified it - it now has an extension in front of it that says "I held my nose and...."
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Tweak
I got my "I Voted" sticker and modified it - it now has an extension in front of it that says "I held my nose and...."
. Tweak
delta lady
Inactive
Voted Friday and was in and back out on the road in 15 minutes.
(Florida/early voting)
(Florida/early voting)
sassy
Veteran Member
Just got home from voting. LOTS and LOTS of people. Never ever seen it like that.
Everything went smooth and was well organized. We got there 10 min after precinct opened and about 150 people were in front of us. We were worried that we would not get in to vote before I had to take hubby to work. We had 45 minutes. Figured we'd give it a shot and if we didn't make it - would line up again after he got off from work. We made it though, voted and I got him to work by 759. He's never been late in 22 years! Whew!
Still about same amount of people in line when we left and that is unreal because this is a very small precinct. The voting machines were great - straight forward - no nonsense & fast.
Everything went smooth and was well organized. We got there 10 min after precinct opened and about 150 people were in front of us. We were worried that we would not get in to vote before I had to take hubby to work. We had 45 minutes. Figured we'd give it a shot and if we didn't make it - would line up again after he got off from work. We made it though, voted and I got him to work by 759. He's never been late in 22 years! Whew!
Still about same amount of people in line when we left and that is unreal because this is a very small precinct. The voting machines were great - straight forward - no nonsense & fast.
Columbia,SC.--long lines everywhere--voted and then the machines went down and now they are still waiting for someone to come and fix them. Was told votes wouldn't be in till Friday. On the radio on the way home --they stated that they were having trouble with the voting machines all over town. 
Tristan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
My precinct was awash with voters; about a 50 yard line.
Took a little over an hour, but everyone was friendly and sharing voter guides and sample ballots. Free coffee, juice and doughnuts, to those who wanted them.
Earlier this morning, I drove by while dropping off children at school, and the line was at least twice as long, so they're moving voters through pretty quickly.
Took a little over an hour, but everyone was friendly and sharing voter guides and sample ballots. Free coffee, juice and doughnuts, to those who wanted them.
Earlier this morning, I drove by while dropping off children at school, and the line was at least twice as long, so they're moving voters through pretty quickly.
We voted last week during early voting and had to wait in line for an hour. My son, voting in his first election, went this morning after he got off work. The polls opened at 7, he got there at 6:20 and had about 30 people in line in front of him. He was still home by 7:40 though, so it wasn't too bad. I may go stand in line for my daughter later today, just to hold her place until she can get there. It looks like the lines are going to be hours long.
Went at 9 AM and I was #175; there were 15 people ahead of me in line, and 4 voters using provisional ballots while I was there.
Usually at that time of day I would have been #60 or so, and one or two in line. Voter turnout is expected to be very heavy, not only because of the presidential race but also because there are some hotly-contested amendments and ballot initiatives.
There was no electioneering outside the polling place (legal here if you are over 200 feet from the polling place door), which surprised me a little.
Usually at that time of day I would have been #60 or so, and one or two in line. Voter turnout is expected to be very heavy, not only because of the presidential race but also because there are some hotly-contested amendments and ballot initiatives.
There was no electioneering outside the polling place (legal here if you are over 200 feet from the polling place door), which surprised me a little.
Fartacus
Fightin' Quaker
Took me about 3 times as long to get through it as usual (45 minutes); it was very crowded (for Bugtussle), with lines snaking up stairs.
Took our kids to see the process. Touch screen voting.
Everyone was nice, except one woman who wanted to leave and come back... she was told she couldn't sign in, leave, then come back and sign in again... she fought that she had things to do and couldn't wait... she was told they couldn't bend the rules for her... she left in a huff ("I guess I won't vote then") -- fine by me... someone that tense and arrogant had to be voting for Bush.
Took our kids to see the process. Touch screen voting.
Everyone was nice, except one woman who wanted to leave and come back... she was told she couldn't sign in, leave, then come back and sign in again... she fought that she had things to do and couldn't wait... she was told they couldn't bend the rules for her... she left in a huff ("I guess I won't vote then") -- fine by me... someone that tense and arrogant had to be voting for Bush.
delta lady
Inactive
Thank goodness for early voting.
A
almond
Guest
voted it took an hour of standing in line and we also voted on banning gay marriages.
Sooth
Veteran Member
I was number 7 in line at 550 this morning. By the time I finished, the line out the door was about 50 yards long and growing. Only eight “booths” inside. Going to be a long day for the poll workers. Lot of early ballots being brought in also.
On the humorous side, since you can’t electioneer near the polls I found it interesting that there seemed to be some gray haired members of the crew of the brand new aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan who showed up to vote. They were wearing USS Ronald Reagan baseball caps.
Sooth
On the humorous side, since you can’t electioneer near the polls I found it interesting that there seemed to be some gray haired members of the crew of the brand new aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan who showed up to vote. They were wearing USS Ronald Reagan baseball caps.
Sooth
Voted outskirts of Huntsville AL
Usually at this church there may be a wait of 10 minutes or so. Took me from 7:20am until I got my ballot at 9am. The lines must have been at least a football field long outside building. this in light rain. Heavy rain expected later today.
This is the most people voting I've ever seen.
AngieM2
Usually at this church there may be a wait of 10 minutes or so. Took me from 7:20am until I got my ballot at 9am. The lines must have been at least a football field long outside building. this in light rain. Heavy rain expected later today.
This is the most people voting I've ever seen.
AngieM2
routerheads
Member
I went at 7:45 and was amazed by the turnout, they had moved us out of a classroom and into the school gym. If you wanted to fill out your ballot at one of the privacy booths you would have to wait, if you were comfortable filing out your ballot at one of the many folding tables they had set up it was smooth sailing. The biggest line was about fifty people waiting to shove their ballots into the machine. I am impressed with the turnout so far.
My wife and I voted at 6:20 this morning. There was no line at all in our small district in New Jersey. We were numbers 25 and 26. We were in and out in five minutes. Friends here in New York City say that the lines are very long - they have never seen such a turnout. Also, a friend of mine called from Central Pennsylvania - the lines there are also extremely line - he waited an hour to vote. Those who are hoping for a huge turnout are getting their wish.
Rick.
Rick.
C
Corsair
Guest
Arrived at 9:45 and was out the door by 10:00 My wife had a Bush/Cheney button on and I was sporting a flip-flop kerry button. Amongst many other voters, even the poll workers complemented them! I live in a rural area and this is the biggest turn out I've seen yet.
Johnny Reb
Senior Member
20 minute wait at my precinct in New Mexico. Great mix of all races, ages, and everyone seeming to get along well.
susie0884
Dooming since 1998
Actually voted Friday in early voting. MUCH longer line than I was expecting--so either EVERYBODY was voting early or there is going to be a huge turnout for this election. Here in NV we have the new electronic touch screen machines, with the paper printout. I was impressed--liked the way it worked, and like the paper trail it leaves behind. I guess the Casino industry was quite helpful in giving ideas to make the machines tamper proof.