I voted …
posted at 2:45 pm on November 4, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
… and it took such a brief period of time that I didn’t even get an opportunity to take a picture. When we arrived at around 10 am CT this morning, half of the booths were empty and no one was waiting in line for their ballots. We even had parking in the lot available to us, which is quite out of the ordinary on Election Day. Of course, the last time I voted, I did it at 7 am when the polls opened so I could get to work, an issue that no longer arises.
How did we vote? I’m certain you know that I voted for John McCain, Norm Coleman, and John Kline for the national offices. I voted against an increase in the state sales tax and a city bond issue to purchase land from a golf course, although the First Mate voted the other way on the latter. (It was a tougher issue than it sounds; the city blocked the owner from developing the land into residential housing and didn’t compensate him for the loss. I think the city should just allow him to develop the land rather than pay him $10 million to buy it.)
My friend and radio partner Mitch Berg told me a few years back that he always finds a way to vote for himself as a write-in candidate for a local office or a judicial post as a means of ensuring that his ballot got counted. If he sees a vote for himself in the final returns, he knows it worked. We decided to write me in for the city council, so anyone in Eagan who wants to make my life miserable can write me in as well. If I win, well … I get what I deserve.
We’re hearing that turnout is heavy here in Minnesota, which is no surprise, since we do better at turnout here than any other state in the nation. That doesn’t mean that you can’t get in quickly, if you plan well.
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My husband stood in line for 3.5 hours Saturday because he is out of town today.
It took me 15 minutes from the time I parked until I got my “I Voted” sticker.
Praying the whole time.
tru2tx on November 4, 2008 at 3:30 PM
What is to worry is relocated yankess moving here and still voting Dem like idiots.
jp on November 4, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Never could understand that. i moved down from Pa about 13 years ago. The reason I had to move was because of the liberal dems policy in Pa destroyed the economy. why would i vote for the idiot policies that destroyed my homestate?
I wonder if those that do may not understand that it was those policies that made them move in the first place. insane
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM
There really should be a concerted effort, in the future, to encourage all of ‘our’ supporters to voice support for the leading opposition to all pollsters. It doesn’t matter if ‘their’ supporters do likewise, the result will be the same – to destroy all confidence in the integrity of their ridiculous industry.
LimeyGeek on November 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM
I’m in Ohio and passed on a 2 hour wait at 7am this morning, I went back at 10:45am and waited for just under an hour. My wife also waited an hour after lunch.
Fortunately there were no black panthers blocking either of our entrances.
pb5000 on November 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Venice, CA. Got in line a little after 10 a.m., voted shortly before 11 a.m. I have NEVER had more than 8 or 10 people in front of me (usually a lot less). I suspect Prop 8 is driving a lot of that. I voted yes.
Rest of the day will be spent practicing my happy dance, drunk blogging and getting used to hearing the media utter the phrase “President-Elect John McCain.”
We’re gonna win this thing!
califcon on November 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Life is good.
Dee2008 on November 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Did you vote for McCrory? I think he’d win easy most years, question is if this is just the wrong year for him with Obama and black turnout. Perdue is awful
jp on November 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Wife and I voted by mail here in CA a couple weeks ago. This is our first election living in CA…we’re originally from the Republic of Texas.
We live in North County San Diego, a generally more conservative part of Southern CA.
When I left for work this morning around 7 AM, line was already wrapped around the school across from our home and in and out of a couple tents.
Prop 8 has the masses voting here in CA. I’ve actually seen way more McCain/Palin and “Yes” on 8 bumper stickers and signs throughout ALL of San Diego in the days and months leading to the election than I have seen Obama bin Biden and “No” on 8.
selias on November 4, 2008 at 3:33 PM
If I read it right, 74% of NC voted early compared to 30% in 2004. Really not sure if this is a good thing or not
jp on November 4, 2008 at 3:29 PM
my parents voted early. both for McCain so all the early voting was not just for Obama.
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:33 PM
I just voted in CA, McCain / Palin. Dreier. Yes on 4, yes on 8. Most of my friends here in the blue lands of the left coast are Dems. Because of information gleaned from this site and reading Robert Spencer I was able to convince 11 of them to vote Republican for the first times in their lives. Have called all of them to verify, all have voted already. If others here have done the same thing we have a real chance here.
Poor_Knight on November 4, 2008 at 3:33 PM
McCain could win Colorado?
MB4 on November 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM
I heard on a local Triad radio station that only 20% of “newly-registered voters” had voted early. The announcers sounded disappointed and surprised. How do you interpret this, if true?
Semper Paratus
DrStock on November 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM
I walked into a busy polling place at 7:17 am, (for here in tiny Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, that’s saying something!) and was astounded being #38 to vote at that time.
Yep, McCain/Palin and Inhofe here, and voted against Dan Boren. I’ll try that clever trick of writing in “Local Malcontent” as a judge or something next time… :-O
Good one Ed!
localmalcontent on November 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Hey thats TMI how much did it cost
driver on November 4, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Voting in Venice, I have a feeling most of the rest of the country have no idea what that means.
Venice is one spot I took every out of towner, better then Disneyland…babes in bikinis, old worn out hippies, and everything between.
right2bright on November 4, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Thank you! we need to keep doing this through the day. And don’t forget your neighbors and friends, don’t take it for granted that they will vote. My wife called our neighbor on an unrelated issue this morning and was shocked to learn that she wasn’t planing on going to vote because she didn’t have someone to take care of the children, and she is very conservative. So one of my daughters is babysitting for a couple of hs this afternoon. It takes very little to keep many people from the polls.
neuquenguy on November 4, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Did you vote for McCrory? I think he’d win easy most years, question is if this is just the wrong year for him with Obama and black turnout. Perdue is awful
jp on November 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM
yes and voted for Dan Marshell. I hope etheridge loses he is an idiot. Not likely but….
I think McCory has a good shot at it. Easley has about the same approval ratings as Bush. the drought and the way the dems handled it I think was the final straw.
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:35 PM
I voted absentee a while ago (not registered in the town I currently live in – just got out of college) but the fiance said he saw a plane dragging an Obama/Biden banner around town on his way to his polling locaiton. Jeez. That’s a little over the top.
blanchkie on November 4, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Southeast Kansas City here and I went about 2 pm and was in and out in 10 minutes. The line was very long this morning though.
jewells45 on November 4, 2008 at 3:37 PM
*rim shot*
Count to 10 on November 4, 2008 at 3:40 PM
I AM BEGGING ALL MY NEW FRIENDS HERE AT HOTAIR, DO NOT LISTEN TO THE EALRY EXIT POLLS!!! THE ARE LYING TO DEFLATE OUR RECORD BREAKING TURNOUT!!! REPUBLICANS, PUMAS’s, REAGAN DEMOCRATES, INDEPENDANTS, ALL REAL AMERICANS ARE TURNING OUT IN RECORD NUMBERS!!! HUGE TURNOUTS HISTORICALY FAVOR REPUBLICANS!!! KEEP THE FAITH, GOD IS MOVING THRU AMERICA THIS NIGHT!!! KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH AND YOUR SPRIRTS BRIMMING, WE ARE WINNING!!! HUGE TURNOUTS IN TYPICAL REPUBLICAN STRONG HOLDS THROUGHTOUT OUR GREAT NATION!!! AMERICAN IS BEING HEARD LOUD AND CLEAR, REAL AMERICANS ARE SAYING NO TO SOCILISAM, NO TO RADICALS, NO TO HIGHER TAXES, NO TO LEFTISTS ON OUR COURTS, NO TO DEFEAT IN IRAQ!!!
AND AMERICA IS SAYING YES TO JOHN McCAIN!!!
GOD BLESS US ALL… NOW GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
IGNORE THE EXIT POLLS< WAIT FOR THE ENTIRE COUNT AND FACTS!
Mark Garnett on November 4, 2008 at 3:40 PM
My wife and I voted early last week for McCain/Palin here in Colorado.
My Prediction – McCain/Palin will win Colorado by at least two votes. :)
CliffHanger on November 4, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Awfully sorry. I didn’t quite catch that…..
LimeyGeek on November 4, 2008 at 3:41 PM
heard on a local Triad radio station that only 20% of “newly-registered voters” had voted early. The announcers sounded disappointed and surprised. How do you interpret this, if true?
Semper Paratus
DrStock on November 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM
680am WPTf just reported that about 33% of resgistered voters voted early. We usally have about a 50%-55% turnout. So that means in a normal year helf of those that are likely to vote have already voted.
this is not normal and i think we may get about a 70-75% voter turnout. Which since the black population is about 30% of the population and so far about 26.5% on avg have voted it would mean that most of Obama supporters have voted. the rest wer eundeciders and McCain supporters.
IMO.
So a heavy turnout today would mean good things for McCain.
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:41 PM
We have kept all news out of the house today. Not even Rush :(
neuquenguy on November 4, 2008 at 3:43 PM
More like 12%
Vashta.Nerada on November 4, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Venice, California . . . where the debris meets the sea.
califcon on November 4, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Sorry, did you mean in NC?
Vashta.Nerada on November 4, 2008 at 3:45 PM
My wife said it took about 45 minutes this morning.We’ll see how long it takes after I get off work
vcferlita on November 4, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Ed, my nephew lives there. I’ll be sure to give him a heads up if you win! You ran a great campaign, BTW!
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:45 PM
From NC…
Voted early last week – waited 25 minutes with 4 kids in tow (teaching moment!) Drove by two polling sites this morning – they were light. Again this afternoon – a little busier but not slammed.
Keep praying people… That’s how this will be won.
McCain/Palin 08!!
outwestdownsouth on November 4, 2008 at 3:46 PM
We will and God willing we’ll all get to celebrate a McCain/Palin victory tomorrow! Welcome to HA!
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Saw this on another web site. Make of it what you will.
“My wife called and said CBS is reporting in early exit polls that McCain is doing very well. After the debacle of 2000 and 2004, I take this news with a grain of salt, but I thought some might be interested.
She said he’s leading in Fla, NC, Virginia, and PA.”
MB4 on November 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Vashta.Nerada on November 4, 2008 at 3:44 PM
yes.
http://www.ncruralcenter.org/databank/trendpage_Population.asp
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Unseen and I are talking about the population of North Carolina.
DrStock on November 4, 2008 at 3:48 PM
My cube mate is on a work visa from India. He says everybody wants Obama. I said 50% don’t so everybody is an exaggeration.
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Is there any particular reason the world can’t wait until all the polls have closed to start spinning a general election?
Just asking.
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:50 PM
ok new numbers from the link:
blacks are 22% of NC. Polling about 26.55 of the early vote. So the at leas tin the early voting blacks voted more than there percentage of population.
Therefore a heavey turnout in NC will be good for McCain IMO
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:50 PM
One of my employees who I’ve had some political discussions with over the past month (actually he told me he just wasn’t going to vote) just stopped by and asked me if I voted. He admitted that both HE and HIS WIFE voted for McCain!! They are two pissed off Hillary supporters and were angry about the primary. So he was doing the PUMA thing…not telling who he was going to vote for and then in the booth went for McCain. Both voted for Kerry in the last election.
Oh boy…this could be very interesting tonight.
ejfrench on November 4, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Around 2:00PM. Perhaps a fifteen minutes wait. Lots of McCain people with attitude. To bad these Black Panther pricks didn’t try blocking the doors to this polling place.
……God Bless Texas!
try again later on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
I voted in the Twin Cities at around 11:15am, before the lunch rush. It was really quick in and out.
firefoxy on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
23-year-old Conservative living in the deep blue sea of NY. Voted in person for the first time in my life (mailed in an absentee for Bush in ’04 while at school). Took me less than 5 minutes to vote this morning, but then again I don’t live in a heavily populated area. Either way, it felt great.
I plan on barricading myself in my basement tonight while watching Fox with a ton of booze and praying that capitalism prevails with a McCain victory.
pmanley on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Just returned from voting here in Southern Arizona. Didn’t have to wait in line, but that’s not unusual at this polling place. It’s in an odd location. You have to drive up a hill on an unmarked street, and then drive around a bunch of government buildings before you get to the building where you vote. It’s sort of like a maze — with your vote being the cheese at the end (if you can find it).
When I went in, the poll worker checked my name on the list and told me I had requested an early ballot. I told him I most certainly did not request an early ballot, nor had I received one. He said that he had heard the same thing from “a bunch” of other voters today. He said I would have to cast a provisional ballot, which I did. I don’t know if this is some bureaucratic screw-up, or an actual attempt to suppress Republican votes in this area, but I’ll be following up. I’ve never had a problem voting here before (other than finding the damn place!), so this was unusual.
AZCoyote on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Some of us are wealthy from exploiting the poor. Others inherited our wealth and are blogging from poolside in St, Tropez. Me? I poisoned my wife and collected the insurance money.
What’s your excuse?
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
2 out of 3 ain’t bad. ;-)
worlok on November 4, 2008 at 3:55 PM
I post from work. Beat that. :)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 4, 2008 at 3:56 PM
My prediction NC remains Red this year and elects a rep govener after 8 years of tax increase, a busted state budget. low employment etc. The dems have screwed this state from one of the fastest growing to one that is barely growing if not for illegal immigration. Hispabnics made up about 5% of the NC pop in 2000. Probalby closer to 10% ( high I know but go with it)now.
So if McCain can split the latino vote, lose the black vote 100-0 and which would give Obama 27% of the vote total. If McCain than can then get 6 out 10 white votes he should carry the state
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:57 PM
I tell you, it’s an amazing Country when Bill Ayres can actually cast a ballot in an election, any election. No wonder people risk their lives to come here. We actually allow confessed indiscriminate bomb-throwing murderers to vote. (And allow their friends to run for President, which is a whole nother story). In what other Country would you see this happen?
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 3:58 PM
ManlyRash – I saw you on Lifetime last week. It was late at night and I couldn’t sleep. I thought I recognized your MO.
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:58 PM
I just voted in Minnesota as well. My first time (I’m 18)!
McCain & Coleman…
Aronne on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Hey Poor_Knight, we’re in the same district!
I’m relatively new to this place. What was your feel for the turnout? I voted around 10 am and saw about 30 or so people… waited about 10 minutes. I heard that there was a very long line early in the morning with people waiting in the rain.
Y-not on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Me too, but I can watch vids too. You can’t (I remember).
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Some of us are wealthy from exploiting the poor. Others inherited our wealth and are blogging from poolside in St, Tropez. Me? I poisoned my wife and collected the insurance money.
What’s your excuse?
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM
I work weekends and raise my son on my own during the week.
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Which one caused your legs to swell?
sheesh on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
I’m independently wealthy.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
I’m always encouraged when I see young people with actual brains – and they use them!
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Dutch Masters? Are you kidding? Tonight, after Johnny Mac and Sarah’cuda pull this off, I’m having a Cohiba Sublime right down to fingers, with a long shot of Lagavulin.
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:00 PM
I own a business, can post when I want. Besides, didn’t Obama tell everyone to take the day off?
Beledibelle on November 4, 2008 at 4:01 PM
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 3:58 PM
zimbabwe? they just don’t allow the non-criminals to vote
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 4:01 PM
AZCoyote, I half expected to find the same thing here in Venice this morning. Took my driver’s license and my sample ballot with me just in case. Very disturbing to hear your experience.
But, hey, we’re gonna win this one!!!
And, ejfrench, what a cool story, thanks for sharing it!
califcon on November 4, 2008 at 4:01 PM
And that’s mainly because I voted write in for Alan Keyes.
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I wonder…
Is it possible that blacks might be more vulnerable to the pear pressure kind of issues that might cause a Bradly effect?
Count to 10 on November 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I’m having a six-pack of Shiner Bock. No smokes.
Y-not on November 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Voted this morning on my way to work………….
……… polling station was my son’s elementary school.
Since I am seperated and we have shared custody, today was the day that “Mom” had to drop him off……..
I stood in line for maybe five minutes to determine which kind, gentle, elderly volunteer would check me in……..
I had my sticker on before second bell, tried to say “Hi” to my son, but since it was raining, the kids were not in the playground, or in the class room, or……. “Mom” was running a little late……..
I offer this to assure everyone, regardless of the outcome, this country and life will go on…….. It will be different from yesterday, but it will go on……..
McCain/Palin 2008!
Seven Percent Solution on November 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I’m independently wealthy.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM
don’t worry Obama will change that for you/
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Yeah. Very magnanimous (sp) of him. Just try sending him the bill.
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Fantastic. You really showed them….ugh.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:04 PM
I have a feeling that Ohio will have a large population drop after the election.
So many “kids” moved there to vote because it is such a valuable swing state.
right2bright on November 4, 2008 at 4:04 PM
That’s why God made the Caymans.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Y-not:
I voted at noon, no line at all, but I asked how many had voted, i was number 1865, appearently really long lines before work this morning in La Verne
Poor_Knight on November 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Count to 10 on November 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
no from talking to several at work and around town. they believe Obama will paint the whitehouse Black and have a big pigpicking on the front lawn.
unseen on November 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM
BTW, I am totally kidding. I have a fantastic husband who allows me to explore my “creative side”. I write.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM
I don’t have to show anything to anyone. I vote for the best candidate and vote my conscious. Alan Keyes, 2 out of the last 3 times. Howard Phillips in between.
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM
That’s why God made the Caymans.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:04 PM
He made the Swiss too.
satanIRS took them out.unseen on November 4, 2008 at 4:06 PM
People’s Republic of Claremont here. The poll workers said that turnout in the early morning was heavy.
Y-not on November 4, 2008 at 4:06 PM
I went this morning and voted with my mom but forgot my ID, oops.
We waited about 1 hour and 20 minutes. When I went back I waited another 45 minutes.
My dad’s been gone about 30 minutes and the polling place is about a block up the street from my house.
I am in OH. Apparently there are so few Dems in my precient the Dems called the Democrat that just moved in two doors down and sent her a yard sign or something… Good news? I hope.
SurgurNcream on November 4, 2008 at 4:06 PM
I was kidding. see above post. And F*CK the IRS!
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Polls had not opened yet when I got to work. Had a couple of cups of coffee. Saw a hot girl on the way to the cafeteria. Tried to hit her up but she said, “Get lost wrinkly old white-haired guy.” Ordered a pizza online for after I vote. Had lunch. Saw a hot girl on the way to the cafeteria. Tried to hit her up but she said, “Get lost wrinkly old white-haired guy.” Took a break. Saw a hot girl on the way to the cafeteria. Tried to hit her up but she said, “Get lost wrinkly old white-haired guy.”…
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Does anybody has some information about early exit polls? I saw on Fox that they had the following question:an Obama landslide or a McCain surprise. I got instantly nervous again. On the bevarage side:after a lot of consideration I decided for dry martini. Its going to be a long day.
clemycali on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
But, but, but didn’t those Obama supporters say that if we just vote for Obama, he’ll take care of us? We won’t have to pay our mortgages anymore, or pay for gas, or health care bills, or tuition, or anything else — because Obama will make “the rich” pay for it all?
The only good thing about the prospect of an Obama win (God forbid) is all the lazy freeloaders who are going to be so massively disappointed when Obama doesn’t make their dreams come true.
AZCoyote on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
That’s not nice. Didn’t you parents tell you tthe IRS is your friend :-)
johnsteele on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
I voted for the african-american and was proud of it…….Thomas Pinkston Harris, Republican for Congress. I can only hope that he will win over John Sarbanes, Democrat. I very happily cast my ballot against Sarbanes.
gatorgirl on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Colorado report:
Drove by the school this morning and decided that the cars parked in the street meant there was a line inside. Waited until 1pm, walked up, signed my name, gave them my DL, and she even looked to see if I matched the picture. Took a few minutes with the paper ballots and felt tip pen. I voted myself a tax increase for my school district (they’ve needed it for several years), but no on all other taxes. McCain/Palin GO GO GO! We have lots of Labor Union amendments in CO this year, they spent millions on ads, I voted for the amendments, which would allow freedom from unions.
kirkill on November 4, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Heh. Me, I’m a Gobermint employee, and just take skim off the top.
localmalcontent on November 4, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Forget the exit polls. All you need to know is between the Bradlet Effect and the Undecided Voters (until this a.m.) McCain has this thing nailed down, electoral votes speaking, of course.
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Get ready for Shock and Awe…the Sequel
First the maple syrup flows red in New Hampshire
The Phillie Phanatic and Steel Curtain fall in Penn
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Ohio can the electoral vote go..
The Mavericks pull in Florida…and the rout is on…
McCain/Palin 299 EV That One/Gaffe 239 EV
Lincoln Borglum on November 4, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Barack, is that you….They taught me the Lord giveth and the IRS taketh away.
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Sarbanes in Virginia? I thought all the Sarbanes had infected only Maryland. They’re spreading!
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Once a blot on mankind, always a blot on mankind.
johnsteele on November 4, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Mr. Magoo…
Interesting Screenname Mr. Clinton.
Lincoln Borglum on November 4, 2008 at 4:12 PM
God I wish I still drank! Tonight would be a great one to tie one on.
Semper Paratus (but I choose not to drink today)
DrStock on November 4, 2008 at 4:13 PM
No, Sarbanes in MD. US House district 3. He’s still here, unfortunately.
gatorgirl on November 4, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Sadly, no, my network blocks YouTube and most other streaming video.
Lucky buggers.
I grew up less than 15 minutes from the town where that stuff is made. No joke.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 4, 2008 at 4:13 PM
One Sarbanes actually lost a Mayoral election in Baltimore earlier this year. Shows you what a cesspool Baltimore politics is when a Sarbanes isn’t left enough for a City (or what’s left of a City).
sbynyc on November 4, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Got to the polling place on Staten Island around 3:10. Was out by 3:20. The delay was talking to the mother of one of my son’s former classmates. This is the way we keep in touch – she works at the polls and I go to vote.
They had McCain/Palin in the conservative row, so I pulled that lever. The rest was straight Republican and a yes vote on NYS veterans’ benefits.
Mommynator on November 4, 2008 at 4:14 PM
NC-ian here: When I voted early on Thusday I was in a line for 30 minutes, but when my dad voted today, there was no line at all.
Ortzinator on November 4, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Grue, I was kidding. Want some Obama Fried Cheese Sticks with a side of Michelle My Bell Wine?
HornetSting on November 4, 2008 at 4:16 PM
That’s not nice. Didn’t you parents tell you tthe IRS is your friend :-)
johnsteele on November 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Well we are going to get the new and improved IRS if Obama wins called the Civil defense force the
KGBCDF will make sure you pay your taxes, read the correct papers, teach your kids right, and eat the required foods, They will be doing spot checks on things like tire pressure, thermostat settings, and making sure that you are carbon neutralunseen on November 4, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Today Ladies and Gentelmen, we are in the valley, clad in our battlegear, awaken to the day by a force from within, a purpose, a mission, battle lies ahead!
We have been joined this “MORNING IN AMERICA” by PUMA’s, Reagan Democrates, RHINO’s, Conservatives, peoples of all faiths, of all social backgrounds, of ALL races, arm in arm, shoulder to shoulder, clinging to our God, our Guns, our Flag, our Constitution!
We are looking up at a huge mountain, with a fortress of the far left radicals inside awaiting our attack. The Socilialists, protected all the way up the hill by the MSM, and with Pundits blocking our paths, the task is daunting and will require all of the effort a human can muster!
But we are bolstered by our faith, comforted by that still small voice inside… Fortified by the knowledge that from our efforts here today our children and thiers will grow up in a FREE, PROUD, STRONG AMERICA… The America of our Founders, of our Grandfathers and Fathers, of our FALLEN HEROS who gave it all for our RIGHT TO FIGHT TODAY!
Drawing comfort from our friends, family, church and our mission we march onward, “RUSH”ing up the hill, tossing aside all the Pundits, embarrasing the MSM, confronting the radicals and leaving them wondering what hit them…
VICTORY AWAITS for all those willing to lay it all on the line today! Are you ready? Will you fight? Will you vote?
LET’s ROLL!
Mark Garnett on November 4, 2008 at 4:17 PM
In North Carolina only “broken glass” Conservatives will wait in the rain to cast a vote. (Conservatives who are willing to walk on broken glass in bare feet to defeat Obama.) Obama supporters will not brave the elements. Besides, this think is in the bag for him, right?
DrStock on November 4, 2008 at 4:17 PM
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