I hate that most propositions/amendments/questions/retentions automatically pass because people just vote Yes. It is discouraging to do all the research in vain. My MIL asked for my sample ballot, but she is in a different county. I gave it to her, but should look up her stuff. I am family research girl.

In encouraging news! This morning a friend posted one of those 'Under God' things about the pledge. I responded by saying I had nothing against God, but I didn't like hate based revision of a historical document. Linked to a Smithsonian article on the subject. She replied that she did not know the history and agreed with me!!! Wow, who knew there were still people that responded with reason to facts.

Love seeing all the I Voted notices and stories of long lines. Fair weather and smooth voting experience wishes for all.

But I'm working as a poll worker, so I think I'll just wear jeans and running shoes, and a blue infinity scarf. That won't be too partisan, right?

Unless they are running on gang rules!

Their November golf holiday in the States has a long tradition though. My mum just told me just the other day that in 2004, people came up to them when they were in Georgia and apologised for the re-election of GWB. And in 2008, also in Georgia, different people apologised for the country electing a n*****. WTF?

Holy crap.

No pantsuits, so will be wearing a big poofy dress with the VOTES FOR WOMEN/SUFFRAGE NOW sash from Halloween.

That is fantastic.

I'm getting ready to leave for the polls and I'm already crying. I never thought this would happen in my lifetime, you guys. I'm overwhelmed.

Just passed my polling place on the way to work--polls won't open for another 40 minutes but there are already five people waiting.

The line here is long, but it's moving.

Zen (from wayback) I'm so glad for your good news.

We got to our place at 7am, the line was already out the door. I found a white jacket but amended it as planned with B.org nerdery, photos up in the usual places.

Inigo, I hope we win.

I voted on Oct. 20 (yay early voting! although there was still a 20 minute wait). But I'm wearing a pantsuit and my striped wicked witch socks. After work I'll pick up lemons and bourbon for hot toddies (one of my results watching guests has a cold) and go home and fret until the results come in.

I am getting no work done! And there is much to do. Sigh.

In better news, I am having a great time reading and seeing the voting experiences. So excited! This is it!

Clothing update: Run Like a Girl t-shirt and sweatpants.

This is the first time there's been a line at my polling place. This is a good sign. There's several moms with their daughters, and many white-haired women. I'm going to cry again.

I just turned on a live broadcast from a local news network that is at Susan B. Anthony's gravestone. It is just COVERED with stickers. I can't stop crying. I don't know if this will work: [link]