US hubbers, have you voted yet, or do you plan on voting?

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   rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

   I voted last Saturday, Florida's first day of early voting.  It ends tomorrow at 7.  Our Republican governor cut our early voting days in half this year, and said no to a request from Florida Democrats to extend early voting one more day.  As it looks now, nearly 3.5 million have voted early, including absentee voters.  More Democrats have taken advantage of early voting while more Republicans have sent in absentee ballots.  http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/political/ … in-florida

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      robie2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Sandy or no Sandy-- our town will have polling places open so I will definitely be there. We are still waiting for electricity to be restored and even if we don't get it by election day, the polls will be open and electricity will be produced by generators and we will vote.

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         Uninvited Writerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I heard that military trucks will be setting up portable polling stations in some of the hardest hit areas.

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         rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         +  I hope all goes smoothly for you and your area and all areas affected by the storm.  I also read today about the military trucks being set up as polling stations.

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   TamCorposted 12 years ago

   My husband, son, and I will all be voting on Election Day.  They're both voting for Gary Johnson, and I'm leaning that way--still researching him yet.  Being in a swing state, we've been bombarded with calls and political mail, but that's not the type of research I trust, lol.

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   I'm still working up the energy. At the moment I put the odds at 50:50.

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   rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

   There is something nice about voting on Election Day, but I wanted to vote on the first day possible.   There was a long line, about an hour long wait.  I didn't hear anyone complaining or discussing politics, everyone seemed happy to be voting. It's best to know exactly how you're voting on those amendments as they're written in legalize.

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   xstaticposted 12 years ago

   We vote by mail in Oregon, or drop off at a special locked box, which I did for us on Monday. I really hope that no eligible voter fails to exercise that right in this election. Obama will get Oregon's 7 electoral votes, but in those battleground states, like Ohio, Va & Pa, every vote is critical for both parties, and I suppose the various also ran parties on some ballots.

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   William F. Torpeyposted 12 years ago

   I voted by absentee ballot. I would have loved to vote in person at the polling station but if the line were long I might not be able to stand that long. As far as I know they weren't able to suppress my vote so I hope it will be counted.

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      Connie Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Here in Florida, we have to worry about that whether we vote at the polls or by mail....

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   secularist10posted 12 years ago

   I don't plan on voting because I don't support either of these candidates.

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      kathleenkatposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Either of the half dozen or so candidates running for president? There were several parties on WA's ballots. Also, your state specific initiatives/candidates are worth voting for, because that's where the difference between a few votes could really matter.

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   Mighty Momposted 12 years ago

   My hubby voted by absentee -- he always does.
   I like going to the polling place.
   Lots of those legalese initiatives on our ballot, too. Ugh.
   Don't expect long lines here.
   Saw a news segment about the shortening of early voting in Florida. Line of African Americans (primarily) waiting 4 hours to vote.
   I hope the pressure on Governor Scott keeps up.
   There is NO REASON to end early voting early when you have so many US citizens trying to exercise their rights.
   

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   BloodRedPenposted 12 years ago

   I will vote on election day. I have no use for early voting. What is so wrong with - One Vote One Day - A responsible and engaged citizen will make time. And please don't say (so people can't make it) I'm 53 and haven't missed an election since 18.

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      rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Early voting helps at all ends, whether by absentee or casting a ballot.  Early voting helps to ease congestion on Election Day, and increases the number of those voting.  That's why it was implemented. There's nothing wrong with those who want to take advantage of this choice.

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    wavegirl22posted 12 years ago

    absentee vote for me.

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    Hubby and I voted yesterday.

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    Stacie Lposted 12 years ago

    I dont have the option of early voting here, but do plan to vote on Tuesday.

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    Nell Hoxsieposted 12 years ago

    I will definitely be voting on Tuesday.

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    I know there are still quite a few states that don't have early voting.  I think there are currently 32 states that have in person, early voting.  I always voted on Election Day until early voting became available.  I'm just as excited to vote early as on the official day.  That it gets done is the important part.
    
    It should be an exciting election night this coming Tuesday.  I'm pretty sure the world also will be watching.

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    scottcgruberposted 12 years ago

    I'll be voting on Election Day. There's been a big push for absentee voting here in Northern VIrginia, but I don't meet any of the criteria.
    
    Besides, I like physically going to a polling station and waiting on line and voting and getting a sticker - it just feels more like participating in the democratic process than dropping a ballot in a mailbox. Not that I'm against early voting - it's a great way to improve voter participation. I just don't personally need it this year.

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       rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Early voting is done at a polling station the same way it's done on Election Day.  And this year, there are long lines. I also like wearing my sticker! 

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    stevesoposted 12 years ago

    I live in Malaysia and I voted via absentee ballot 2 weeks ago. There is a lot of interest here in the US election, as people fear Romney will be elected.

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    Nell Hoxsieposted 12 years ago

    I love voting on election day and feeling a part of the excitement. I stood line for over an hour to vote 4 years ago. It was actually a lot of fun.

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    melbelposted 12 years ago

    Unfortunately, we don't have early voting in Michigan, so I'll be there on election day.

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    Christeneposted 12 years ago

    I'm looking forward to election day. Yes, I'll be voting. Our precinct is small so there won't be any wait.

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    I agree that it is exciting voting on Election Day.  I hope things go well in the affected areas of the Northeast, and that all those who want to vote everywhere can vote.
    
    Let the people vote!

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    Barefootfaeposted 12 years ago

    Everyone should vote. It's what we need to do to insure we know what the will of the people is especially in this particular election.
    
    In 1996 about 50% of registered voters voted. Bill Clinton garnered like 49% of the vote. That means he was re-elected by about 25% of the registered voters in America.

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       xstaticposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thank goodness!

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    If you are voting in Florida today, be prepared for long lines, as they will be on Election Day also.  The voting is taking longer because of those ridiculous mini book length proposed amendments to the state constitution!  Best to decide before you go.  It was easy for me, I just voted no on all of them.

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    Shanna11posted 12 years ago

    I sent in my absentee ballot in the last week of October. It's my first election and I'm out of state at school, so I really wanted to make sure they got it on time. Haha. I'm doing exit polling on the day of elections, so I'm still involved, but I just can't vote in the state I'm doing the polling in.

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       rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Congrats on voting in your first election!

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    twosevenposted 12 years ago

    I voted absentee here in Wisconsin! First time I have lived in a swing state. Will also be hanging door hangers with my two month old on Monday to remind people of their polling place.

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       rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Good for you!
       
       The grassroots efforts are a key factor in the last days of this campaign.
       
       Really?  Your state doesn't go to the polls on Election Day?
       
       This is what I'm doing today. 
       http://youtu.be/1GOwfCSiuGg

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          kathleenkatposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Nope! We did for the last major election, but recently it became all-absentee. I think more people probably vote this way. Last time, some of my friends who went to the polls found out Obama had won before they even made it through the line, and just went home. Guess cause the West coast is 3 hours behind the East coast, haha. This way, we all just mail in our ballots. It's easier.

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    kathleenkatposted 12 years ago

    I voted two weeks ago.
    
    Washington is all-absentee voting. It's nice; you can read the pamphlet at your own pace, and fill out the ballot at your own pace. No lines; but we do have ballot drop-boxes (if you don't want to mail yours in).

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    awareposted 12 years ago

    i didn't put Obama into office. but on Tuesday i plan  to help keep him there .

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       William F. Torpeyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       A wise move, aware.

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       rebekahELLEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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       a video just for you.
       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U5Ny-C … embedded#!

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    Motown2Chitownposted 12 years ago

    Hubby and I and a couple of friends will be voting Tuesday come hell or high water!

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    readytoescapeposted 12 years ago

    We have organized a large group from our precinct to all vote on Tuesday morning. We’re all going out to breakfast first, then filling out our 5 page sample ballots to take to the polls. (this is where I tell everyone how to vote, lol, plus forty votes for….)
    
    In Florida, besides the Presidential election, we have a Senate race, local & state races and 12 complicated amendments. This is what I call voting early and often

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    This sounds like a great tradition.  Definitely take your sample ballot filled out for reference.  The way it sounds here in Florida, you're most likely going to have a wait unless you live in a very small precinct.  Hopefully everyone who wants to vote will be able to vote.
    
    I appreciate all who have posted here, it's great to see people are excited about voting on  Election Day.
    I think it's going to be a long night in front of the screens!

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