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OT: Did you vote and who did you vote for?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:05 pm
by conversationpc
If you voted, please register your vote here...

I voted for John McCain.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:11 pm
by Saint John
McCain/Palin

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:17 pm
by Angel
Don't we already have this poll????

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:19 pm
by Babyblue
Voted! :wink:

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:21 pm
by Michael Leigh
GO MAC!!!!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:28 pm
by ScarabGator
voted=yes candidate=MR. JOHN McCAIN

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:35 pm
by SteveForever
I voted McCain....

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:35 pm
by conversationpc
Angel wrote:Don't we already have this poll????


There was one started a few days ago for who you PLANNED to vote for.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:44 pm
by Angel
conversationpc wrote:
Angel wrote:Don't we already have this poll????


There was one started a few days ago for who you PLANNED to vote for.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

OK well that makes total sense!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:44 pm
by conversationpc
I got to the polling place, less than a quarter of a mile from our home, at about 5:55. The polls opened at 6:00 and the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready. The line by this time was a block and a half long. I've never even had to wait outside the building before. Finally, they came out about 10 minutes later and announced that now 2 of the machines were working. I finally got to vote around 7:10 and all the machines were working by then.

I think it's awesome that so many people were out to vote! Any other stories?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:45 pm
by conversationpc
Angel wrote:
conversationpc wrote:
Angel wrote:Don't we already have this poll????


There was one started a few days ago for who you PLANNED to vote for.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

OK well that makes total sense!


If you don't like it, there's no need to even post in here.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:46 pm
by StevePerryHair
Angel wrote:
conversationpc wrote:
Angel wrote:Don't we already have this poll????


There was one started a few days ago for who you PLANNED to vote for.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

OK well that makes total sense!


Actually it does because not everyone knows who they are voting for ahead. Some are on the fence until the time comes they have to fill out the ballot. Especially with this election since it's in my opinion neither side has given us great choices.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:01 am
by StevePerryHair
conversationpc wrote:I got to the polling place, less than a quarter of a mile from our home, at about 5:55. The polls opened at 6:00 and the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready. The line by this time was a block and a half long. I've never even had to wait outside the building before. Finally, they came out about 10 minutes later and announced that now 2 of the machines were working. I finally got to vote around 7:10 and all the machines were working by then.

I think it's awesome that so many people were out to vote! Any other stories?


Do you have early voting in your state? And can you get an absentee ballot for no good reason, just that you dont' want to wait in line? We can in Florida. After the Bush/Gore election, they changed a lot of things to make it better. They said in our county (Orange County) alone that 45 % of registered voters had already voted by other means so they expect shorter lines today. The lines for early voting were 2 hour waits because there are less places you can go to vote than on election day.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:05 am
by conversationpc
StevePerryHair wrote:
conversationpc wrote:I got to the polling place, less than a quarter of a mile from our home, at about 5:55. The polls opened at 6:00 and the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready. The line by this time was a block and a half long. I've never even had to wait outside the building before. Finally, they came out about 10 minutes later and announced that now 2 of the machines were working. I finally got to vote around 7:10 and all the machines were working by then.

I think it's awesome that so many people were out to vote! Any other stories?


Do you have early voting in your state? And can you get an absentee ballot for no good reason, just that you dont' want to wait in line? We can in Florida. After the Bush/Gore election, they changed a lot of things to make it better. They said in our county (Orange County) alone that 45 % of registered voters had already voted by other means so they expect shorter lines today. The lines for early voting were 2 hour waits because there are less places you can go to vote than on election day.


Yeah, I could've voted earlier if I had wanted to but it worked out okay. I was able to get to work on time. I would've had to wait in line anyway even if I had gone to vote early.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:15 am
by Jana
Like StevePerryHair I live in the Orlando area. My county has had three-hour to four-hour lines for early voting. So I took off this morning to go b/c of more precincts. I was afraid early voting b/f going to work this morning would be too long, and I can work out of my house. My theory is the lines should be shorter than the early voting lines today at midmorning. At the very least, it couldn't be any worse. I'm going at ten. I will let you know how it goes. I'm bringing a book just in case. :lol:

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:15 am
by tupchurch
I voted for Mr. McCain

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:19 am
by StevePerryHair
Jana wrote:Like StevePerryHair I live in the Orlando area. My county has had three-hour to four-hour lines for early voting. So I took off this morning to go b/c of more precincts. I was afraid early voting b/f going to work this morning would be too long, and I can work out of my house. My theory is the lines should be shorter than the early voting lines today at midmorning. At the very least, it couldn't be any worse. I'm going at ten. I will let you know how it goes. I'm bringing a book just in case. :lol:



I actually requested an absentee ballot this year for the first time. I prefer to vote in person but with the lines as long as they have been and having running around to do with the kids, I figured it would be easier.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:21 am
by epresley
Obama/Biden

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:24 am
by bluejeangirl76
conversationpc wrote:the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready.


I guess they got behind on stuffing them. :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:25 am
by conversationpc
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
conversationpc wrote:the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready.


I guess they got behind on stuffing them. :lol: :lol:


It probably wouldn't matter where I live. I live in Hamilton County and it probably votes 70-80% Republican.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:28 am
by Babyblue
StevePerryHair wrote:
Jana wrote:Like StevePerryHair I live in the Orlando area. My county has had three-hour to four-hour lines for early voting. So I took off this morning to go b/c of more precincts. I was afraid early voting b/f going to work this morning would be too long, and I can work out of my house. My theory is the lines should be shorter than the early voting lines today at midmorning. At the very least, it couldn't be any worse. I'm going at ten. I will let you know how it goes. I'm bringing a book just in case. :lol:



I actually requested an absentee ballot this year for the first time. I prefer to vote in person but with the lines as long as they have been and having running around to do with the kids, I figured it would be easier.


I live in Escambia county Fl and have done the absentee.I like it so much better than the other way.There are still lines here to vote. I am so ready for this to be over with.heehee

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:29 am
by Babyblue
epresley wrote:Obama/Biden



Yep me too. :wink: :wink:

I know at one time i said i would not vote for him.But i changed my mind. :lol: :wink: I can not stand that daffy woman. :twisted:

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:29 am
by Lula
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
conversationpc wrote:the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready.


I guess they got behind on stuffing them. :lol: :lol:


:shock: :lol:

i'll be voting around 10 here in rainy santa monica. home today with a cold and already glued to the talking heads. dave you hit the wrong button! i'll be casting a vote for obama/biden 8)

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:32 am
by bluejeangirl76
Babyblue wrote:I live in Escambia county Fl and have done the absentee.I like it so much better than the other way.There are still lines here to vote. I am so ready for this to be over with.heehee


I need to start doing absentee. I HATE lines and crowded places. Although I'll get to see my old school later... my polling place is where I went to kindy-garten. :lol: Can't remember the last time I was in there.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:35 am
by Clasicrockldy
Polls open in a half an hour here. Once I drop my daughter off at school, I am going to vote. :D

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:35 am
by Babyblue
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Babyblue wrote:I live in Escambia county Fl and have done the absentee.I like it so much better than the other way.There are still lines here to vote. I am so ready for this to be over with.heehee


I need to start doing absentee. I HATE lines and crowded places. Although I'll get to see my old school later... my polling place is where I went to kindy-garten. :lol: Can't remember the last time I was in there.


BJG

Get your absentee its so easy.I had mine sent in about 3 weeks ago. So its been over for me.heehee

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:45 am
by Gin and Tonic Sky
Almost voted Libertarian, but ended up going with McCain.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:01 am
by AlteredDNA
Just got back from voting. More people voting than normal, but still not too long of a wait.

My three year old came as well - she's "voted" in the last three elections we've had. She also insisted on bringing her American Flag - totally her own idea.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:03 am
by Tito
conversationpc wrote:I got to the polling place, less than a quarter of a mile from our home, at about 5:55. The polls opened at 6:00 and the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready. The line by this time was a block and a half long. I've never even had to wait outside the building before. Finally, they came out about 10 minutes later and announced that now 2 of the machines were working. I finally got to vote around 7:10 and all the machines were working by then.

I think it's awesome that so many people were out to vote! Any other stories?


They need to get rid of the voting machines! Paper ballots. Like I used.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:04 am
by StevePerryHair
Tito wrote:
conversationpc wrote:I got to the polling place, less than a quarter of a mile from our home, at about 5:55. The polls opened at 6:00 and the election officials came out around 6:20 and announced that none of the five voting machines were ready. The line by this time was a block and a half long. I've never even had to wait outside the building before. Finally, they came out about 10 minutes later and announced that now 2 of the machines were working. I finally got to vote around 7:10 and all the machines were working by then.

I think it's awesome that so many people were out to vote! Any other stories?


They need to get rid of the voting machines! Paper ballots. Like I used.



We have paper and magic markers in our county :oops: :lol: :lol: