Open thread: Dixville Notch goes to the polls
posted at 12:01 am on November 4, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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It’s not at all predictive and it only involves 20 people, but it’s tradition. Dixville Notch goes to the polls at midnight:
Dixville Notch, a village in New Hampshire’s northeast corner, will begin voting at the stroke of 12 a.m. ET Tuesday, and the ballots won’t take long to tally: Dixville Notch only has about 20 registered voters.
The town, home to around 75 residents, has opened its polls shortly after midnight each Election Day since 1960, drawing national media attention for being the first place in the country to make its presidential preferences known.
But since 1996, another small New Hampshire town, Hart’s Location, reinstated its practice from the 1940s and also opens its polls at midnight.
Dixville Notch? Hart’s Location? All we need is Hot Air Hollow and we’ll have the hat trick. In honor of the great work ahead of us today, let’s have an open thread on the early-morning kickoff.
Update: Dixville Notch goes to Obama, 15-6, but we thought New Hampshire would be blue this year.
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1] I consider myself a moderate. I’ve voted that way in the past, considering all local, state, and national elections.
2] I live in a Republican enclave in near-urban Queens NYC.
3] For the first time EVER I did NOT vote for ONE Democrat. That includes for state senate, city council, etc.
4] Last night 7pm, I’m cozy on the couch with a meal in my belly, suddenly a booster for a local Democratic candidate knocked on the door. She asked me if I’ve ever heard of her candidate. “Yes, I DO recycle your mailers, 3 per day” I responded. “So?” she asked, “are you voting for our candidate?” [As if she was owed a response]. “I prefer to keep my vote PRIVATE, as it should be.” Ahhh the look on her face.
5] NYPD = workfare
That said, God Bless this Republic, God Bless Hot Air, God Bless Manly Rash.
LibertyBoyNYC on November 4, 2008 at 8:27 AM
BTW Voted Republican down the line. First time in my life. Go Johnny Go!!
LibertyBoyNYC on November 4, 2008 at 8:31 AM
Last time Dixville Notch voted for a Democrat…
the Republican won!
*Throws fist up over head*
YES!!!
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 8:36 AM
Live Free Or Die!!
Viper1 on November 4, 2008 at 8:42 AM
JUST STOOD IN LINE FOR AN HOUR AND VOTED (SCANNER GLITCH SENT EVERYTHING TO PAPER BALLOTS).
TONS OF FOLKS OUT.
VOTE!!!!!
profitsbeard on November 4, 2008 at 8:45 AM
BellyoftheBeast – it’s raining up here in Santa Monica too.
There’s nothing like long lines and inclement weather to keep the youth vote from turning out. He may be their Messiah, but everyone knows most kids will skip church for any reason. ;)
JadeNYU on November 4, 2008 at 8:54 AM
I’ll vote when I get home from work this afternoon, and I’m voting McCain, yes on 8. Those are the biggies.
:)
Oh, and Kevin Johnson for mayor. He ain’t great, but he’s magnitudes better than the mayor we’ve had!
Bob's Kid on November 4, 2008 at 8:57 AM
It’s a gorgeous day here in SW Lower Michigan, highs in the mid-70s. Is this November? I voted absentee last week – age has its advantages. Hubby did, too. 2 for McCain.
cybervixen49 on November 4, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Now we know where all the Hare Krishnas have gone.
Obama = the new cult
Let’s roll!
ex-Democrat on November 4, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Headed out in No. VA to vote McCain/Palin!
Rock on!
Let’s roll America!
ex-Democrat on November 4, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Heh…or a scimitar.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Hear, hear!
saint kansas on November 4, 2008 at 9:02 AM
I can report TWO ballots cast for McCain in Pittsburgh this morning. 450,000 to go. Will keep you all updated.
patriette on November 4, 2008 at 9:03 AM
The results don’t surprise me….it is called DICKSville.
seejanemom on November 4, 2008 at 9:04 AM
The results don’t surprise me….it IS called D!CKSville…
seejanemom on November 4, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Did ACORN register you? ;)
kanda on November 4, 2008 at 9:07 AM
Testing new login…poo poo poo.
Kappy on November 4, 2008 at 9:10 AM
I’m lucky enough to be able to walk across the street from my apartment to vote here in Chicago. I went right at 6:00 and waited for about an hour — unprecedented in my experience — I usually walk right in and right out first thing in the morning.
Since Illinois is SO VERY solidly blue, I had the luxury of voting my conscience. I passed over both Juan McAmnesty and That One. If I’d been in a battleground state I might have had to bite the bullet and vote McCain. Since I’m not, I’ll enjoy the twin luxuries of sleeping at night, and being able to say “Hey…I didn’t vote for him” for the next 4 years.
I’ll be downtown with my video and still cameras for the Obama festivities tonight!
thebaldchick on November 4, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Sorry, but I’ve just gotta vent somewhere. I downloaded (for free) the new David Byrne/Brian Eno single a couple months ago and got spammed today for my trouble:
Well, jeez, Dave, you’ve lived in the US of Ignoramuses and Racists for more than 50 years and made quite the nice living tolerating us lesser beings outside of NYC, but you’ve never bothered to become a citizen, and now you’re gonna bitch about whom we elect? Blow me. Saint Kansas, Cleveland
saint kansas on November 4, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Kanda,
Since I’m not a “progressive,” I’m not the type to commit voter fraud. I don’t believe in disenfranchising people under the ridiculous guise of “get out the vote.”
patriette on November 4, 2008 at 9:21 AM
Has MSNBC called it for Obama yet?
Maxx on November 4, 2008 at 9:21 AM
Got in line at the ice rink (our voting place) at 6:50am. The first voter was there at 5:40am. Waited in line for an hour, I was voter number 254. Voted straight Rep for the first time ever.
Oh, and I wrote in my dead Lab’s name for Mayor. I figure he’d do a better job than the one we have now.
Blue-eyed Infidel on November 4, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Three for McCain in Pittsburgh.
patriette on November 4, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Voted in MA. Republican for president, Republican for senate, and no choice of party for any other position just a Democrat to select (which I did not), like Iraq under Saddam.
Hening on November 4, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Just came back from voting here in Chesapeake VA.
Lines not too bad. About an hour wait.
I did see some volunteers from the O Campaign.
They had some water and crackers.
I thought they were going to give some out to the folks in line.
They didn’t.
What happened to spread the wealth man.
I want my crackers!!
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:33 AM
Fellow HotAirHeads: Read this periodically throughout the day if you have any doubts.
For weeks I have been telling you that McCain will win tis election handily and for weeks you have doubted my wisdom.
Very well then, if you will not believe Manly Rash and insist on a reasoned, empirical analysis then READ THIS.
And prepare for victory tonight.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Hey great to see all these new Republicans!
Welcome to the Big Tent of the GOP and to all you Reagan Democrats, welcome back!
My spirits are high, along with the rest of you.
I’m going to vote later–it’s a gorgeous warm day here in Dallas.
McCain and Palin are gonna’ do this!
God bless America!
Jenfidel on November 4, 2008 at 9:39 AM
Texas turnout: 42% in early voting
phreshone on November 4, 2008 at 9:40 AM
I’ll trade with you. Cloudy and rainy here in Hampton Roads.
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Of course bad weather usually bodes well for our side.
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:42 AM
What a shame.
Now i am going to have to throw all my Talking Heads albums out(yes I have all of them).
Good job Dave you just lost another fan.
Oh well..you haven’t made a good album since “The Forest” anyway
SaintOlaf on November 4, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Wish I could, jim.
We’re counting on all you bitter clingers and Joe the Plumbers in Virginia to bring Mac and Sarah home today!
Jenfidel on November 4, 2008 at 9:46 AM
I don’t own a gun, but I do cling to my religion. And I’m praying hard for a McCain/Palin win.
Go MAC
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Did you write that, or can you provide a link to the original?
Thanks.
mr.blacksheep on November 4, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Sun came up this morning and it’s going to be a very warm day in the Upper Peninsula. In November!!!
Off to the town hall to be one of the earlier ballots of the 30 or 31 registered voters in the township. Might have to wait in line for 30 or 40 seconds.
This very Democratic township has less than 5 voters going for Obama, according to my intel. The only Obama signs around were put up along the state highway by outsiders.
Yoop on November 4, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Of course my wife’s family hunts so if I needed to borrow something cling too…
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:50 AM
cling to. (typo)
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Me too.
mr.blacksheep on November 4, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Take a few deep sniffs of the whiteboard marker every once in a while. It’ll help break the boredom.
Or play “Jargon Bingo”.
mr.blacksheep on November 4, 2008 at 9:59 AM
You can also try to throw pencils and make them stick in the ceiling. That’s a fun game.
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Just got back from voting. Short lines moving pretty fast. I was in and out in ten minutes. The flow was steady.
Oldnuke on November 4, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Absentee (military). I sure hope Florida doesn’t throw my vote away this time like they did in 2000…
Chap on November 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
2 votes in VA for McCain…only took 20 minutes at 7AM, too! Our precinct was really prepped, and did a great job.
Miss_Anthrope on November 4, 2008 at 10:07 AM
An hour in Chesapeake VA.
Saw several elderly. Hope that’s a good sign.
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 10:10 AM
New Hampshire isn’t as conservative as it used to be. You have the wackos moving in from Massachusetts and Vermont to poison the atmosphere. It is also the home of the bishop who helped wreck my beloved Episcopal Church, the notorious V. Gene Robinson. So do not be surprised by the Dixville Notch vote, ladies and gentlemen. Vote anyway.
Mary Louise Turner on November 4, 2008 at 10:13 AM
At the top on Drudge:
Toledo police issued riot gear
What’s up with this???
Jenfidel on November 4, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I saw that too. Do they know something?
jimbodeano67 on November 4, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Just voted in Alexandria, VA, only waited 15 minutes.
GO McCain/Palin!!!
4shoes on November 4, 2008 at 10:17 AM
“Obama Wins Dixville Notch, NH, The First Place To Vote”.
They picked w over Kerry last election.
They will call this one for Obama around 8:00 pm or earlier.
getalife on November 4, 2008 at 10:18 AM
David Byrne?!
That talentless hack has been insignificant for almost 20 years now.
But anyway, I am going to go vote later in the afternoon. I live in a small town and the line will most definately be short (unless ACORN did a little work down here). Five votes for the McCain/Palin ticket!
reddxero on November 4, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Believe he wrote the lyrics “stop making sense”. He lives his art, it seems…and hey, let’s not ALL jump on the “NYC sucks” bandwagon, there are some here voting smart, making sense, and not using our vote to make a vainglorious fru-fru fashion statement. Mercy, please. We don’t ALL own Tshirt-manufacturing urban-hippy collectives in Williamsburg. [Just the virulent majority, unfortunately]. My big fashion statement at the polling site this morning was wearing my fancy red necktie.
LibertyBoyNYC on November 4, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Funny. But seriously, I wanted to give you a shot out for being a standard bearer for everyone here to get off their butt and vote for McCain. I’ve been working the Prop 102 (same as 8 in Cal) here in AZ as McCain is a lock here. Props to you man. See ya tonight around here.
SkinnerVic on November 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM
If McCain wins, hopefully all those Comedy Central choads will cry on air.
Speedwagon82 on November 4, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Being significant in pop music has little to do with talent. Still, Byrne could probably gross several hundred million dollars if he agreed to a Talking Heads reunion tour and album. He must be pretty into what he’s doing to let that opportunity pass.
dedalus on November 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Just back from working the polls in Northern Virginia. I gave out Republican sample ballots. The crowd wasn’t bad for my shift, but the lady in charge told me that it was halfway around the school in the wee hours of the morning! She added that she was encouraged by the number of people who took Republican ballots at that time. I was pleased during my shift as well. Quite a number took both ballots, but while I was keeping count (until I lost track), Republican ballots went faster than Democratic ones. The Democrats noticed it too; I saw them give each other “What gives?” looks once or twice, and one of them said in an explanatory way, “Well, this precinct did go for Bush . . .” (I don’t know if that’s true or not.)
Quite a few women were going for the Republican ones, I noticed.
I don’t want to pump everyone up before we see the results, but let’s keep hope alive! :-)
Gina on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
FIRST OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS IN FROM TERRITORY OF GUAM
McCain loses badly. But Bob Barr, triples Libertarian vote from 2004.
LR blog.
ericdondero on November 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Voted in MA as well. Republican all the way too…but where there was no choice but a democrat, I wrote in my vote with the words “none of the above”
I will sleep tonight and if the socialists prevail I will continue the fight with gusto.
Night Wind on November 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Stood in line here in Spotsylvania Co VA for about an hour… The only long line was my name group lol. Voted REPUBLICAN down the line once again!
Get out there and vote!!! McCain/Palin ‘08!
Passed on November 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
raaaaaacist
ballz2wallz on November 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Though it’ll mean less than my vote here in Cleveland, I did hit Reply and emailed Mr. Byrne:
Funny how the intellectual elite can tell you what the temperature of the entire globe will be 10 years from now but can’t figure out when human life begins. Ah, to be so smart.
saint kansas on November 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
If we keep Obama below 300 electoral votes, I will consider it a moral victory.
Speedwagon82 on November 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
One vote for Mac in San Jose. Good Lord, I turn on my T.V., they’re still showing ads.
Sanjoboy on November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Any Obambi victory would be immoral by definition,
Annar on November 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I went out and did my duty, and voted for Sarah Palin and that guy she’s running with. But horror of horrors, I found out my youngest sister voted for Uuuuuuhbama.
thekingtut on November 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Let’s destroy this anti-Christ today. Reject the Mark of the Beast and vote for Palin.
Tim Burton on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Repub straight down the ballot. Friends of mine who’ve never voted in their lives registered and voted the same way.
rollthedice on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 AM
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/toby_harnden/blog/2008/11/03/barack_obama_described_as_prophet_moses_by_bishop
More Obama is the new “Prophet” nonsense…
Lance Murdock on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Imagine that every ballot cast for Obomber today is a missile unleashed to destroy our country and our freedom. Now visualize a midair explosion every time our vote is “launched” and obliterates theirs.
Every shot we take is a direct hit. “And the rocket’s red glare (Yes, it says red!), the bombs bursting in air . . .”
All who love liberty, to your battle stations. All! Then tomorrow we will answer, “Yes!” to the next question: “Oh say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”
Landon Thompson on November 4, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Everybody vote, and say NOBAMA!.
McCAIN/PALIN 2008 – THEY! COULD! GO! ALL! THE! WAY!
TeeDee on November 4, 2008 at 11:22 AM
my election routine:
1. pre election day research on my sample balott.
2. wake up and review my ballott, devotions and prayer for our nation.
3. arrive at polls 15 minutes before they open.
4. Vote my ballot, review it, pray over it, then turn it in.
5. post vote breakfast.
6. put my trust in God no matter who wins, men will fail you but God is in control.
custer on November 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Has MSNBC called it for Obama yet?
Maxx on November 4, 2008 at 9:21 AM
They are saving it until lunch time to help aid digestion or regergitation…you chose.
milwife88 on November 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM
If there is one McCain vote registered tomorrow morning on the UWS of Manhattan…it was me. An hour and a half on line at 6:30 this morning. You should’ve seen my neighbors…giddy like it was Christmas and May Day all rolled into one.
Best scene…one woman going up and down the line campaigning for Obama and one woman complaining that was illegal and threatening to call the cops…give her credit for sticking up for the rules.
AmericanUnderground on November 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM
NJ voter here, have not voted yet, but it will 2 for McCain here.
shoregulls on November 4, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Voted a few weeks ago (absentee ballot), Nevada resident. Just doing my part to see that state be red.
Go McCain!!
Rambler on November 4, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I’m hoping to have a big steaming plate of Schadenfreude tonight. Might even watch MSNBC just to have a second helping.
Go VOTE.
jstueve on November 4, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Yeah, found out my brother voted for Obama. While I’m disappointed I’m not discouraged because he lives in Utah and that state will NEVER go blue.
Rambler on November 4, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Your post is encouraging and uplifting and gives everyone a sense of hope. Your screen name? Not so much. :-)
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 11:46 AM
If anyone still has doubts, read this and be consoled.
Just like Manly Rash, Sean Malstrom knows McCain will win it and win it big.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 11:48 AM
True story from Philadelphia: the Black Panthers have thugs with nightsticks posted at a polling location. A Republican poll watcher called the cops when they blocked his way. (from Fox News a couple minutes ago)
A harbinger of what’s to come if the Obamacles gets in?
n0doz on November 4, 2008 at 12:10 PM
MR: I want to believe, and what the analyst says makes sense. But can we trust someone who can’t spell Pennsylvania correctly when he says that McCain will take Pennsylvania?
BuckeyeSam on November 4, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Look like he dashed off the article as a first draft. Besids, I makee pleantye of typoos.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Thank you Manly. This gives me hope as my husband made me smile yestarday when I was crying my eyes out in desperation. My husband is one of the PUMA’s. He is voting for McCain. He was a strong Hillary supporter, never liked Obama and he is angry with Bush. But as he desen’t like McCain he profoundly dislakes Obama and considers him to be unqualified. And a plus, my husband voted for the winner 4 times in a row:Clinton and Bush. So, may be is still hope. But I am still very nervous.
clemycali on November 4, 2008 at 12:20 PM
That is way off. i wonder how many of the pundits that already berried McCain can spell PA correctly. You know. Just a thought.
clemycali on November 4, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Stood in line for a bit over an hour to vote this morning. One more Michigan vote for McCain/Palin. I always hope Michigan will find some sense and start going conservative. I am hopeful this year since so many of the unionized, blue-collar labor types have lost jobs and moved. I don’t know if it will be enough, but stranger things have happened.
Hawthorne on November 4, 2008 at 12:22 PM
They’re gonna spread happiness, they’re gonna spread freedom!
Everybody sing!
saint kansas on November 4, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Some good news, I’ve seen an increase in McCain/Palin signs and buttons here in Toledo the last couple of days, especially today. Ohio may not be a lost cause.
rbj on November 4, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Did you mispell “buried” on purpose as well? ;-)
Hawthorne on November 4, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Otay. Good enough for me.
BuckeyeSam on November 4, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Trust Manly on this. Manly is good. Manly is wise. Manly knows.
ManlyRash on November 4, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I cast my vote before 8 AM in the elementary school nearest my home. My wife and I were in and out in under 10 minutes. I did not pull the lever for a single democRAT. Never again. At least corrupt Republicans don’t betray their country in time of war.
Jarhead68 on November 4, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Did AP vote this time around?
Connie on November 4, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Just voted for McCain in Florida.
Speedwagon82 on November 4, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Hey Manly. Keep talking because I’m nervous, too, but I believe we can pull it off.
I don’t know who here watches Regis and Kelly. I know that I don’t, but they had an on-line poll live this morning. Mc was 55 and BO 44. I wonder if we are seeing things that people just kept to themselves, regarding this election. Racist is a horrible label to hang on people just because we are not drinking the Kool Aid.
shoregulls on November 4, 2008 at 12:38 PM
UNREPENTANT CONSERVATIVE CAPITOLIST on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I voted this morning in my Texas neighborhood. Its a beautifully sunny day here. There was no line whatsoever to vote. It took longer to fill out the ballot than the wait to get one. Texas is safe but I’m nervous about the rest of the country. The ‘Toast’ article Manly clued us onto provided me some comfort though. Thanks for that Manly.
Still . . .
JonPrichard on November 4, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Rush Limbaugh looking up a new quote from Virginia Democrat Senator regarding “Republican ANTIPATHY” as though the wealthy feel incorrectly that they have a right to retain private property.
maverick muse on November 4, 2008 at 12:41 PM
The wife and I voted McCain and Dole here in NC… we need Dole back in the Senate!
mankai on November 4, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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