Flyinfool Posted November 2, 2010 #1 Posted November 2, 2010 I voted, and what a zoo. I got to the poles at 6:58 and was already #13 in line. I have been voting at the same location for the last 30 years and have never missed any vote. In the last 30 years I have never been higher than #5, the #5 was because I was a couple of minutes late one year. By the time I finished with my ballot there were about 30 people in line waiting to vote. I've never seen a line in 30 years. I pass 2 other polling places on the way in to work and they both had a lot of cars in the parking lot, One of the places the lot was full and cars parked both sides of the street for 2 blocks in each direction. If what I saw in the first half hour is any indication, the estimate of 50% turnout may be way low. There are some hot button issues here in WI. Get out there and vote. If you are in Chicago, Vote early and often......
etcswjoe Posted November 2, 2010 #2 Posted November 2, 2010 I may have to leave work early today, last regular election I stood in line for 2 hours to vote.
Dave77459 Posted November 2, 2010 #3 Posted November 2, 2010 I early voted, and glad I did. There was a record early turnout here, and reports are that the polls are packed. Dave
Squidley Posted November 2, 2010 #4 Posted November 2, 2010 This is very promising to hear, good on y'all for getting out early
Guest Tinman Posted November 2, 2010 #5 Posted November 2, 2010 We have early voting here in Georgia, so I was able to vote last Friday - no lines and no hassle. If you don't have it where you live, try to get it pushed thru your state government. It's really a great idea. I think I'll take Flyinfool's advice and go back and vote again.
oneno Posted November 2, 2010 #6 Posted November 2, 2010 Maybe they'll put away all the manure spreaders now. I voted right after the door opened and was 8'th in line. I'm wearing my "I VOTED" sticker like a badge of honor.
ThomWill Posted November 2, 2010 #7 Posted November 2, 2010 No long lines at my polling place this AM... But more than normal for a mid-term... I was the only bike in the lot... Again.
royalstarjac Posted November 2, 2010 #8 Posted November 2, 2010 Get out and vote...but don't choose poorly! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36WEn-9zs1U&NR=1&feature=fvwp]YouTube - David Caruso in Indiana Jones: the Last Crusade[/ame]
Flyinfool Posted November 2, 2010 Author #9 Posted November 2, 2010 Sometimes it is not so much a matter of making the right choice as it is to not make the wrong choice.
mini-muffin Posted November 2, 2010 #11 Posted November 2, 2010 I've only waited in a line here once, But Jeff and I voted today. Met a guy with his dog in the car said she was running for congress. I kinda wish she had been, I'd a voted for her. Probably do a better job then what we normally end up with. Margaret
Skid Posted November 2, 2010 #12 Posted November 2, 2010 Leslie & I voted today too. In less than 10 minutes over all in and out. I just wished I could have voted for someone instead of against the I didn't want ....
coy55boy Posted November 2, 2010 #13 Posted November 2, 2010 I went in early this morning expecting long lines...there were lots of poll workers but only a handful of voters. In-n-out:cool10:
BOO Posted November 2, 2010 #14 Posted November 2, 2010 I voted, and what a zoo. I got to the poles at 6:58 and was already #13 in line. I have been voting at the same location for the last 30 years and have never missed any vote. In the last 30 years I have never been higher than #5, the #5 was because I was a couple of minutes late one year. By the time I finished with my ballot there were about 30 people in line waiting to vote. I've never seen a line in 30 years. I pass 2 other polling places on the way in to work and they both had a lot of cars in the parking lot, One of the places the lot was full and cars parked both sides of the street for 2 blocks in each direction. If what I saw in the first half hour is any indication, the estimate of 50% turnout may be way low. There are some hot button issues here in WI. Get out there and vote. If you are in Chicago, Vote early and often...... Doesn't everyone get to vote more than once? The trick here in Illinois is to figure out who to vote for Govenor/Inmate. It looks like a high turnout here in Illinois today. BOO
mm482 Posted November 2, 2010 #15 Posted November 2, 2010 :banana:I voted this morning and it only took about 10 mins. Earl:banana:
Uturn Posted November 2, 2010 #16 Posted November 2, 2010 The wife and I got to the polls at 0610 as usual, but this time instead of being # 2 to 5 to vote, we were #17 & 18. Now I don't know if that number was only for the A to G line or the entire alphabet. Either way, I think this turn-out for the election is going to be a lot higher than predicted. Hopefully the outcome will be beneficial to the country. MIKE aka Uturn
Carbon_One Posted November 2, 2010 #17 Posted November 2, 2010 I went to the polls after a Doc appointment around 2pm. I was #313. No lines, just a quick in and out. Now to hope we get some good / better goverment reps?? Time will tell. Larry
etcswjoe Posted November 2, 2010 #18 Posted November 2, 2010 I voted short line when I went in long one when I came out...
KarlS Posted November 2, 2010 #19 Posted November 2, 2010 I voted at 1:00pm and was number 115. Just glad it's over and their done bombarding us with the mud slinging commercials.
Sylvester Posted November 2, 2010 #20 Posted November 2, 2010 I went to my local precinct at 6:45 AM this morning. I was #27 to vote. That is a good situation since I live in a rural setting that is very conservative.
Kirby Posted November 2, 2010 #21 Posted November 2, 2010 I voted last week also here in GA. Great idea!!!
Monty Posted November 2, 2010 #22 Posted November 2, 2010 Gonna vote here in a little bit, after I get off work.
wes0778 Posted November 2, 2010 #23 Posted November 2, 2010 Anesthesia wore off enough (had a colonoscopy early this AM) for me to head for the polls just now. Took about 10 minutes. Funny thing most races in this small town are un-opposed, but record turn out is expected...
Hummingbird Posted November 2, 2010 #24 Posted November 2, 2010 One of the NICE things about living in a small town is that the polling station is hardly ever REAL busy. We got there at 9 AM and walked right up to the table, got our card and voted. On the way out we stopped and had a couple chocolate chip cookies with the volunteers. back home by 9:15 -
Dano Posted November 2, 2010 #25 Posted November 2, 2010 Always enjoy stopping by to vote, small community here myself. It was gratifying to see my 18 year old sons name listed and signed as this was his first opportunity to vote this year.
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