BFF's husband got to the polls at 5AM (they open at 6 in VA). First in line was a 62 year old African American man who was voting for the first time. He was really excited, had people take his picture next to the VOTE HERE sign, taking pictures of the people in line. He'd been there since 2AM because he wanted to be first. SO CUTE.
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Vortex - Nov 04, 2008 8:45:11 am PST #9977 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
meara - Nov 04, 2008 8:50:25 am PST #9978 of 10001
He'd been there since 2AM because he wanted to be first. SO CUTE.
WOW. 2AM?? That's hardcore!!!
Though it makes me sad that he's 62 and this is the first time he's voting, yeesh!
I walked past my polling place (which is all of two short blocks away, yay living in the city), and it was pretty empty. Silly making everyone absentee vote! I could see inside, and there were maybe 20 people in there (at about 10AM), but I"ll bet half were workers. No line outside. But I went to the coffeeshop nearby and they said they've not yet been that busy on a weekday (they just re-opened in that location about six weeks ago). They didn't realize they were right near a polling place! And a guy who had an "I Voted" sticker gave me one when I said I was sad absentee voters didn't get any. Yay!
Deena - Nov 04, 2008 8:53:02 am PST #9979 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Aw, that's awesome, Vortex.
Greg went at 6:30 this morning, had to wait an hour. I'm going after he gets off work. That way we don't have to take the kids with us...it's the first time we haven't voted together since we were married. We are weird.
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beth b - Nov 04, 2008 8:55:32 am PST #9980 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
got in line before 7( when the pools opened) took about 45 minutes to vote -- usually we walk in , get checked off and vote with only one or two people ahead. Just drove by my polling place at 1030 -- and there were 20 to 30 in line. That never happens during work hours- so cool. Of course -- one of our pool workers makes great cookies. so we get a cookie when we vote.
vw bug - Nov 04, 2008 8:56:35 am PST #9981 of 10001
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Toddson - Nov 04, 2008 8:59:59 am PST #9982 of 10001
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There are so many people voting for the first time today - this is the first time in I can't remember how long that I've been excited about an election. I couldn't get to sleep last night - that's how excited I am.
Connie Neil - Nov 04, 2008 9:02:15 am PST #9983 of 10001
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Zim.
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DavidS - Nov 04, 2008 9:07:02 am PST #9984 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey. Good bye.
Laga - Nov 04, 2008 9:08:27 am PST #9985 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I didn't want to risk being late to work so I came in early today so I can go right to the polls when I get off at 6. I finally finished filling in my sample ballot last night. I don't know how you early voters decide so quick. I was still flip-flopping on prop 2 and Measure R yesterday.
Vortex - Nov 04, 2008 9:12:37 am PST #9986 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
People are excited. I'm worried about the weather,though. Elections favor repubs when it rains.