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Sparkly

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4. This should NOT happen!!

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 04:11 PM

Nov 2012

Is there anything like a network set up to donate for someone to bring these people hot coffee, water, food, or a person to stand in line for them awhile, or something??

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Absolutely insane line to vote in Columbus, Ohio - pic [View all] Kadie Nov 2012 OP

K&R flamingdem Nov 2012 #1

Ohio Sec of State hates Freedom. He hates American democracy. fearnobush Nov 2012 #2

We knew this was going to happen Kadie Nov 2012 #7

Not to mention the Obama team is making sure everyone is okay and providing water. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #19

I don't know, it might be fun to hang with people who care enough to wait to vote. redwitch Nov 2012 #28

Felony vote suppression. It ain't a crime but it damn well should be. Warren Stupidity Nov 2012 #3

+1 civil rights violation going on right there. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #36

This should NOT happen!! Sparkly Nov 2012 #4

Good idea! nt rDigital Nov 2012 #5

Folding Chairs! xxqqqzme Nov 2012 #18

ABSO-fucking-LUTELY!! Set up "Occupy the Vote!" encampments, as needed. nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #22

OFA GOTV people have been reported doing it in several places. And providing rides. freshwest Nov 2012 #34

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #6

K&R hockeynut57 Nov 2012 #8

Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #9

Expel Ohio Republicans. They hate Freedom and they hate the United Staes of America. fearnobush Nov 2012 #11

You said this about Florida too CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #21

Long past time for the good people in Ohio to rise up and fix things. I'm out of patience. Dems to Win Nov 2012 #27

I'm afraid you can't expel them either. Live and Learn Nov 2012 #38

I'm sure you're out of patience, but that battle is theirs. You tend to the work needed in CA. freshwest Nov 2012 #41

You can't expel states Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #43

the problems of our country are not about states. We are one. Election fraud is national. robinlynne Nov 2012 #61

back in the good old days, mopinko Nov 2012 #29

I was on that jury, and, yes, we voted 5-1 to hide the post. Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #45

well that's awesome. thanks. mopinko Nov 2012 #54

Ugh. The only bit of good news is that there is more time mzmolly Nov 2012 #10

That's good but I'm more worried about Cleveland. craigmatic Nov 2012 #12

I was hoping that was why there was so much traffic! babsbunny Nov 2012 #13

Imagine; greiner3 Nov 2012 #14

That just isn't right. I've waited no longer than 10 minutes in line. kerouac2 Nov 2012 #15

They will need line-holders, porta potties to keep going, ... inamatteroftime Nov 2012 #16

They were waiting in line before site opened. rasberry Nov 2012 #17

Before this is over, we may need to set up "Occupy the Vote" encampments 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #20

May he soon be EX Secretary of State Spirochete Nov 2012 #23

I remember back in 2004 Lordquinton Nov 2012 #24

Stay in line! Make them let you vote! That Secretary of State should be jailed! It is his Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #25

The picture made me cry. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Nov 2012 #26

Same here. ananda Nov 2012 #30

I live in Knoxville and they could suppress me! Fawke Em Nov 2012 #73

Also the recent voting machine 'experimental' software patches are suspicious. Kablooie Nov 2012 #31

i hope the folks in line are bombarding their board of elections with phone calls. mopinko Nov 2012 #32

Bless All Those People Who Want to VOTE and are Actually Getting Cha Nov 2012 #33

K&R defacto7 Nov 2012 #35

A GOOD part of this is due to churches bringing their flocks out after services today, elleng Nov 2012 #37

Calm down people! That long line is a good thing! Botany Nov 2012 #39

I appreciate your report... Digital Puppy Nov 2012 #53

i have worked voter / election protection in Ohio since 2004 Botany Nov 2012 #59

Can a citizen bring civil charges against Husted for disenfranchisement? nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #40

Those people are not being disenfranchised! Botany Nov 2012 #42

That is so terrible. pam4water Nov 2012 #44

I was just there! Botany Nov 2012 #46

2:00 pm is ridiculous. People can't take off work to vote like they used to. XD Still glad to pam4water Nov 2012 #64

I know the hours are bad* but if anybody can't get to early vote tomorrow Botany Nov 2012 #65

Just Voted In Ohio today also clm0805 Nov 2012 #47

welcome to DU. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #50

Welcome to DU. davidwparker Nov 2012 #55

That is cruel and inhuman. This isn't doable for anyone with a bad back, or bad feet or knees. Flatulo Nov 2012 #48

Oh for the love of dog Botany Nov 2012 #49

Gee, if I didn't know any better, I'd almost think they don't want people early voting. Snarkoleptic Nov 2012 #51

Somebody in a position of power clearly didn't want the masses to be able to vote. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #52

please read my posts above! Botany Nov 2012 #56

Yes, it's a great thing that people are getting out to vote today. LisaL Nov 2012 #57

Monday people can vote early from 8:00 AM to 2 PM (I know short hours) Botany Nov 2012 #62

i am so proud,we have the right to vote the way we feel,nothing is valued until you lose it n\t -LOKI -BAD FOR YA Nov 2012 #58

I almost had to wait behind a car to drop my mail-in ballot in the box. jtuck004 Nov 2012 #60

They should hold signs to shame Jon Husted. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #63

I voted in Montgomery Co. today! Carly Nov 2012 #66

This, This is a prime example of donheld Nov 2012 #67

Wish I could bring 'em all donuts. Bucky Nov 2012 #68

this is criminal struggle4progress Nov 2012 #69

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #70

Wow Tsiyu Nov 2012 #71

Related: No One in America Should Have to Wait 7 Hours to Vote redqueen Nov 2012 #72