Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains <So far the news networks are pretty much saying it's a lock for Obama.> I wish they wouldn't say things like this... I would hate to think some people won't bother to vote since they think it's in the bag!! <<How should I vote for Prop 11>> My DH read that one over and over and came up with yes.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I need help in CA. How should I vote for Prop 11??? I'm struggling with that decision, cause I honestly don't know what is better.<< The redistricting thing? I voted yes, even though I doubt it'll do what's intended.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I can't imagine hardline conservatives will decide to stay in today because it is assumed that Obama will win. And I don't think Obama supporters will stay home because "why bother, if he's already won" because they've been so energized. Plus here in CA there's prop 8 and everybody wants to get in on that one.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan My polling place was a mess this morning. First, they divided voters up by groups A, B and C depending on which area one lives. Then those of us in C were sent to a different polling place. Once there, the three elderly women running the show were hopelessly confused when the young man ahead of me showed up with an absentee ballot in hand, wanting to vote in person instead. That was followed by a young woman who had moved out of this county but hadn't re-registered in her new county, and she wanted to vote. Both were given provisional ballots. By the time I left, the line had about 30 people in it, and the three ladies were still confused and struggling.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Jeez, where do you live again 2ny? It almost sounds like there was voter obstruction there...go to your polling place and then sent somewhere else...that might have ended with some people just cutting their losses and heading off to work.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I'm just in shock and awe at the number of places with voting machine breakdowns and other hassles. It's not like they didn't know this day was coming. Sheesh. My special fave... five machines/300 people in line.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice But... knock on wood... Nevada's been smooth sailing. We do so love 21st century technology here! ;-)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Plus, in Nevada, you get a complimentary cocktail while voting, so that's nice.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Huh? We do?!? Real nice... I got gypped at the mall last week. That's the last time I vote early.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Didya' know if you walk in to a Starbucks with your "I Voted" sticker and tell them you've voted they'll give you a free tall coffee? I'm a little wired right now (there's a starbucks on every corner on my way to work) AND I'm doing the potty dance!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Plus, in Nevada, you get a complimentary cocktail while voting, so that's nice.< Note to self: retire in Nevada
Originally Posted By mele Since you live in IL, you should start taking mini-vacations in NV now. You know, to get used to the heat. ;-)
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains <<Didya' know if you walk in to a Starbucks with your "I Voted" sticker and tell them you've voted they'll give you a free tall coffee? I'm a little wired right now (there's a starbucks on every corner on my way to work) AND I'm doing the potty dance!>>> You don't have to vote for the free coffee - there was a problem with that - something about vote buying... Now everyone just gets a free cup today.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hey DAR... Not sure if our more conservative Northern Nevada neighbors are promoting brothel voter perks... but it might be similar to the Starbucks thing. Just pop in and grab one. ;-)
Originally Posted By DAR Speaking of adult places offering things. There was a story about flu shots and there was this strip club offering free flu shots to its patrons. There are now four things I won't do at a Strip Club: 1. Make it Rain-the act of taking several stacks of bills preferably 20's and up and throwing them in the air. 2. Showing up by myself, has to be at least one other person. 3. Enjoying the lunch "buffet" 4. Coming anywhere near anything to do with needles.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* Business at that place must have been EXTREMELY slow. Gotta love the creativity of their marketing team, though!
Originally Posted By mele I'm pretty sure I read a report of a 'toy' store giving away a silver bullet or sleeve to voters.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>4. Coming anywhere near anything to do with needles.<< Would you care to rephrase that?
