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libodem

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92. We are heavily LDS here
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 10:05 PM
Nov 2012

And considered the most Republican state in the nation. Super sheeple population. It will be Rmoney all the way.
We have an enclave of former Californians who lift us up a little here in Boise. But the minute you head east you will be overtaken by Mormons. As it grows closer to Utah, it becomes worse.

We have 4 electoral votes. The majority takes it all here.
That infuriates me. It usually comes out 3 to 1 Republican. Our Democratic quarter gets thrown to them. Sickening.

i've been quite tearful barbtries Nov 2012 #1
Maybe there are a number of us that this will be happening to Samantha Nov 2012 #4
From a fellow North Carolinian... mike dub Nov 2012 #48
thanks mike dub! barbtries Nov 2012 #58
I had a very similar feeling when I selected rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #2
Thank you, and may your day be wonderful too Samantha Nov 2012 #5
I cried when I voted for Obama in 2008 as well WolverineDG Nov 2012 #3
I didn't cry when I voted for him in 2008, I just was very filled with pride Samantha Nov 2012 #14
I voted early OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #6
My Republican brother lives in Bowie, Maryland Samantha Nov 2012 #12
thank you for your response OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #69
LOVE YOu!!! EnviroBat Nov 2012 #7
To borrow one of President Obama's refrains -- I love you back Samantha Nov 2012 #11
I understand that emotion. I voted early BlueToTheBone Nov 2012 #8
I am so happy people are sharing their feelings here Samantha Nov 2012 #21
I had to take a moment in 2008 but when i early voted here in Ohio... potatoslayer Nov 2012 #9
I think there is a confluence of feelings about A LOT OF THINGS that are coming to a head today Samantha Nov 2012 #37
That is exactly the thing I miss now having a mail in voting system ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #10
I understand what you are saying Samantha Nov 2012 #39
k&r trailmonkee Nov 2012 #13
I also cried... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #15
Thank you for your response Samantha Nov 2012 #40
Gee.. you got me fooled for a moment there... JackN415 Nov 2012 #16
Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #17
what a dreadful thing to say..... chillfactor Nov 2012 #23
A voting booth is as close to a church experience as I get. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #18
That's why I don't mail in my ballot... file83 Nov 2012 #93
That's how it works here in MD. I couldn't be prouder to live in this state. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #19
I am very proud to live in Maryland as well Samantha Nov 2012 #44
Everything except the damned machines. hootinholler Nov 2012 #20
Obama is loved onlyadream Nov 2012 #22
Your simple statement is so true Samantha Nov 2012 #45
My emotions were similar!! hue Nov 2012 #24
Maybe your vote was an emotional release and that is why you cried Samantha Nov 2012 #47
I cried as well Not Sayin Nov 2012 #25
There is a lot of truth in what you say Samantha Nov 2012 #50
I've been on the verge of tears all day... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #26
Well, I see you posted this at 9:38 and I do not know if you are still at the polls Samantha Nov 2012 #51
r:eSomething unexpected happened to me as I voted this morning allan01 Nov 2012 #27
My happiness was tempered Deny and Shred Nov 2012 #28
I had a similar feeling last election when I noticed the Diebold machine Samantha Nov 2012 #55
Crying, reading your beautiful post. nt cry baby Nov 2012 #29
Loved your comment! Liberal1975 Nov 2012 #30
Extremely well said Samantha Nov 2012 #56
Something equally surprising happened to me ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #31
This is particularly an emotional election Samantha Nov 2012 #42
Whew, i thought you were going to say your votes were changed romney or something, heart was beating while's reading outsideworld Nov 2012 #32
I did too lol Carni Nov 2012 #36
Well, if that had happened you certainly would have heard about it where ever you are Samantha Nov 2012 #49
Beautiful. Making me tear up...Thanks for this...n/t onecent Nov 2012 #33
It was my pleasure, but please don't cry Samantha Nov 2012 #57
. bigtree Nov 2012 #34
Move out to the sticks lol Carni Nov 2012 #35
Congratulations Samantha Nov 2012 #59
I know Carni Nov 2012 #96
Voting for BHO!!!! bleedinglib Nov 2012 #38
I kind of felt like that -- this was my first time Samantha Nov 2012 #61
I early voted SemperEadem Nov 2012 #41
I can totally relate, Samantha Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2012 #43
Yes, yes, yes! Samantha Nov 2012 #60
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #46
When I got my absentee ballot I meant to mail it that day... LancetChick Nov 2012 #52
I don't think it is silly Samantha Nov 2012 #62
voted in maryland this morning. no wait at all. been Solomon Nov 2012 #53
You expressed this so well Samantha Nov 2012 #64
It is an emotional time for many of us tawadi Nov 2012 #54
Similar experience one county over. But my emotion and pride were more related to Question 6 jpljr77 Nov 2012 #63
Well you will be happy with my vote Samantha Nov 2012 #65
I'm jealous strategery blunder Nov 2012 #75
And now you made me cry too! rivegauche Nov 2012 #66
Thank you but it wasn't my intention to make DU'ers cry! I guess we will Samantha Nov 2012 #68
Aw beautiful!! SaveAmerica Nov 2012 #67
One advantage in MD evilhime Nov 2012 #70
It should be this easy in every state Samantha Nov 2012 #76
Very Cool Bigredhunk Nov 2012 #71
Thank you, Samantha, for your very riveting Voting Story on Nov Cha Nov 2012 #72
This is a great contribution to this thread Samantha Nov 2012 #77
You're Welcome! Cha Nov 2012 #80
I think we all know we are a part of history, and have tried to add our little piece KatyBR Nov 2012 #73
Yes, these times have been horrendous Samantha Nov 2012 #78
I know what you mean, Samantha. calimary Nov 2012 #74
Hey Calimary Samantha Nov 2012 #79
I voted in College Park before the storm... GoddessOfGuinness Nov 2012 #81
I damn near choked up in 08... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #82
I was thrilled in 2008 but it was the inauguration that brought me to tears Samantha Nov 2012 #87
My pleasure... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #91
I cried last election when I voted for O. This time, I threw my shoulders back and strutted right Iris Nov 2012 #83
Wow Samantha Nov 2012 #88
I got ID'ed at my polling place libodem Nov 2012 #84
Who do you think will win Idaho? Samantha Nov 2012 #89
We are heavily LDS here libodem Nov 2012 #92
I hate to say I knew that was coming (the crying) ChillZilla Nov 2012 #85
I voted absentee but as I dropped it into the mailbox I had a wave of emotion hit me. nt Raine Nov 2012 #86
k&r schrodinger_I Nov 2012 #90
our large group was in shock when he won, I had to snap them into realizing it was OVER, we WON Divine Discontent Nov 2012 #94
A wonderful story Samantha. I almost choked up myself when Obama was declared and I'm a Canadian. Monk06 Nov 2012 #95
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