*** Rec this if you voted early for Obama-Biden ***

[texpatriot2004]

I have seen many individual threads about people voting early for Obama-Biden. I thought it might be nice to see a collective thread where everyone who has voted early could go to post their "I voted" message. It would be nice if it made it to the Greatest page so others who voted early could find it easily and so we could see our Democracy in action.

I voted early today with my spouse. I was proud to vote for Obama-Biden. I felt like I was making history. I got a little nervous when my ballot was put into the "E,S & S" scanner but I kept my composure and my vote was counted. I was number "862" on machine A. I don't like the scanners but I dislike electronic voting even less. I was glad to fill in my bubbles next to my candidates of choice.

So, just an idea to have a combined thread but I hope it will win your support. Rec this thread if you did your part to make history in 2008!

[beyurslf]

1. I voted today.

[CanadaSam]

142. You Betcha Ya

I sent my absentee ballot last week go Obama

[prairierose]

2. I voted today and ...

so did my brother. We both were happy to vote to Obama. Two more votes on out side. The ladies at the Auditor's office said over 9000 have voted so far in early voting in this county.

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. Wife and I proudly voted for Obama Biden in Raleigh NC today!

[politicasista]

4. I voted today!

Yes We Can! :patriot:

[saltpoint]

5. I liked voting early.

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7541265&mesg_id=7541265
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[VenusRising]

6. I voted today!

And so did my husband and roommate.

[IndianaJohn]

7. I early voted yesterday for Obama/Biden...

And it felt good! Early voting is wonderful; it is taking place at libraries in the Evansville, IN area. I was in and out in <10 min.

GO BLUE, INDIANA!!!:bounce:

[NMDemDist2]

8. Hubby and I are going first thing tomorrow

I'll change my avatar when I get back to "I voted"

:bounce:

[NMDemDist2]

156. mission accomplished

:patriot:

[brystheguy]

9. Voted here in Kansas yesterday.

My wife did today and she said she started to well up. Awesome.

[blondeatlast]

10. Kick and a rec! nt

[fizzgig]

11. voted monday in co

it was the first day of early voting and my sister and i went down to the courthouse together after we protested palin's visit here :D

[TragedyandHope]

12. Voted last week!

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. Voted today!

[Miss Chybil]

14. Mailed it in week before last. nt

[PermanentRevolution]

15. I voted today!

[scrappydo]

16. Not yet, but Thursday....

Lines in NM are Verrrrry long - they are already talking about opening up more voting sites, extending voting hours, voting on Saturdays. Hillary and Obama coming here this weekend. YEAH!!!!! :bounce:

[truthN08]

17. I did

My husband and I just voted tonight 2 hours ago in Henderson,Nevada. :) It was great!!

I noticed lots of young people out voting which made me feel good. Young,20-somethings out and voting. I hope this is what's happening all across the country.

[DearAbby]

18. I voted and Hubby did too.....NOW WHERE'S MY PIE!!!

[texpatriot2004]

20. I voted today after work, then we went to dinner and I had pie

for dessert. I hope you get some pie soon too. :7

[Hans Delbrook]

19. Here!

I voted last week by absentee ballot in Pennsyl-fucking-vania which will be BLUE come Nov. 4th. GUARANTEED.

:kick:

[GrannyK]

21. I voted today in Temple, Texas

For Barack Obama. With a BIG smile. ;~)
They were very busy.

[southerncrone]

22. Voted the 15th.

[Rocknrule]

23. Score one more early vote for the O-man

[ORDem]

24. I, wife, son (just turned 18) voted for Obama-Biden today in Oregon! n/t

[UrbScotty]

25. Voted absentee!

:hi:

[KatieB]

26. Voted today in NC

It felt REALLY GOOD...

[FatDave]

27. Am I the only one wary of early voting?

Seems like it. I guess I'm just afraid to give them the extra time to fuck with my vote.

[barbtries]

130. you're not the only one

i'm in NC. when i volunteered i asked the guy why the campaign is pushing early voting and he said, because it's going to be chaos on election day. and i said, are you confident about the integrity of the process? some people actually laughed but i was dead serious...he said that in NC the board of elections is very well respected. i had to go with that. i voted today -

lol - some of the races were not endorsed by the democratic party here (non partisan). i considered writing my own name in for one of them in case there was to be a recount, then i would know that my vote had been counted. but i didn't do it.

let's face it, they've been fucking with the vote for at minimum the last eight years and that was without early voting (was there early voting before this election?). i personally feel just as safe early voting as i would on election day. not as serene as i was before 2000, that's for goddamn sure.

[damndude]

28. Me2

[LonelyLRLiberal]

29. Voted today in Little Rock, AR

Saw several very elderly black women being taken to the front of the line to vote so they would not have to stand in line and wait. I wondered how they felt.

[Sweet Freedom]

30. I voted O/B in Texas this past Tuesday. /nt

[succubus.blues]

31. Voted Absentee

last week!

[davidpdx]

32. Voted 2 1/2 weeks ago

By absentee ballot overseas!

[lebkuchen]

33. two weeks ago absentee--CA

friend did the same, same state

[Minimus]

34. Voted on 10/17/2008 in Asheboro, NC

[central scrutinizer]

35. Mrs. Scrutinizer and I voted on Saturday

Oregon ballots arrived last Friday - we filled them out and I dropped it off at the county elections drop box on Saturday morning. The elections office checks your name off the list when your ballot is received and those lists are available for GOTV efforts. If you vote early, the GOTV people can target those who haven't voted, and you don't get phone calls interrupting your dinner.

[foreverdem]

36. Voted absentee 2 weeks ago in NY

[MarkInCA]

37. I voted absentee last week n/t

[Raine1967]

38. I voted today in Atlanta and in front of me..

was Jennifer Holliday!

It took us about an hour and I gotta say everyone was in great spirits!

[spooky3]

39. me too

[indie_voter]

40. I voted absentee in CA n/t

[RebelOne]

41. Voted 2 days ago by absentee ballot.

[amb123]

42. Voted by Mail in Phoenix Arizona on 10/10

:patriot:

[AirmensMom]

43. Harleydad and I voted today.

Obama/Biden! GOBAMA! :patriot:

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

44. last Saturday nt

[PolyD]

45. I voted early

I voted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008

[ThatsMyBarack]

46. I did that last Wednesday in IL!

I KNOW it counted! :patriot:

[Lochloosa]

47. Three votes for Obama in FL on Monday.

[gademocrat7]

48. Hubby and I voted absentee 2 weeks ago in Atlanta.

[VPStoltz]

49. Done by absentee in Washington state.

[anitar1]

50. I voted yesterday for Barack and Joe. n/t

[City Lights]

51. I voted Tuesday using an optical-scan ballot.

:bounce:

[silverweb]

52. I mailed my ballot yesterday.

Double and triple checked everything to make sure I didn't miss any tricky fine print, then made a special trip to mail it from the main post office and put an extra stamp on the envelope "just in case."

GObama! GObama!

[ObamaKerryDem]

53. Voted Early for Obama/Biden on 10/15/08 in Tucson Arizona! :D

[madmom]

54. yesterday..Ohio

[Upton]

55. Voted by mail...WA state

[knixphan]

56. Done!

Doing the democracy-dance...

[happygoluckytoyou]

57. one for THAT ONE right here

[padruig]

58. I voted !

The wife and I both voted by mail-in ballot and photocopied the ballot before dropping it off at the police department vote collection box !

I wish my parents were here to have seen this and voted themselves.

[texpatriot2004]

163. Hi there,

Welcome to DU :patriot:

[intheflow]

59. Still waiting for my mail-ballot to arrive.

:grr:

If I don't get it by Monday, I've going down to the Election Division and get one in person.

[timb77]

60. Absentee in CA!

Done and done.

[Alter Ego]

61. I'm waiting till Election Day.

Before everyone gets huffy with me, bear this in mind:

1) I live in MA. Safe blue state.

2) My polling place uses paper balloting and has NEVER had problems.

3) There are something like 500 registered voters in my town. There ain't any lines 'round here.

[efhmc]

62. Voted yesterday in Texas, also both of my daughters.

[suninvited]

63. I voted yesterday in Jack County, Texas

I have never been prouder to cast my vote!

[Doodler71]

64. Voted! -nt

:dem:

[helderheid]

65. Voted. Husband's ballot arrived today so he'll vote early too.

[LiberalAndProud]

66. I voted for Obama/Biden today.

And I voted for every single Democrat on my ballot.

It was an exciting day when I received my absentee ballot in the mail. I didn't fill it out immediately, savoring the anticipation for a few days.

After I marked my votes, I held on to my ballot for a few more days, reluctant to let it go, holding my vote near to me for a little while longer.

Today I handed it to the Elections Commission. Many people were in line to vote. There were Obama stickers and McCain stickers and Support our Troop stickers and Nebraskans for Peace stickers in the parking lot.

I suppose it is inevitable that my EV will be cast for McCain, but I will know that *I* voted for Obama.

[bagimin]

67. Absentee today.

[Spritz57]

68. Just got home from voting today in Ohio. . .

I turned in my daughter's absentee ballot too, so that makes 2 for Obama today!

I may be paranoid though, I noticed when I folded the paper ballot, the only dark circle in the crease of the fold was my vote for Obama. I don't know much about vote scanners but I decided to make the fold above the center just in case. I got the ballot to fit into the envelope and slipped it into the security box.

[sallyseven]

69. I voted today for Obama-Biden.

It made me feel very good. I also voted for John Kerry and Big Jim McGovern. As a matter of fact every democrat on the ballot. Loved it and I know my vote will count because I live in MA.

[nc4bo]

70. 2 more votes for Obama in Harnett County, NC. Hubby and son :D nt

[Upfront]

71. Done

[Hestia]

72. 2 Votes - Pine Bluff, AR after much hassle n/t

[wndycty]

73. K&R

:kick:

[toad2927]

74. voting

I voted today

[peace frog]

75. Proudly cast my vote

for Obama/Biden today.

[mayahbird]

76. I voted yesterday for Obama

[madmax]

77. 2 Early voters for Obama in NC :)

[Charlottes]

78. voting

I Voted for Obama/Biden on Monday when early voting started in Texas!In San Antonio it was reported that 29,000 people voted on Monday!

[Sheltiemama]

79. I voted on Tuesday in Tennessee.

[kenichol]

80. I Voted Early Tuesday

I voted together with my Significant Other for the first time. It was hot! We challenged the "No ID Needed Clause" in Alamogordo, NM, home of the racists, book-burners, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.

[stox]

81. I proudly voted yesterday

But is was on a Diebold machine. Fortunately, it was the new one with the paper roll that you could check to see if your vote was registered as you made it. At least I know my vote will count in a recount then.

[The Hope Mobile]

82. voted for the smart guys roughly 2 wks ago in CA

[TexanDem]

83. I voted Monday - 1st day of early vote in Texas

[Feron]

84. I just got back from early voting.

Is it sad that I almost did a happy dance in the voting booth?!
Geaux Obama/Biden!

[TBF]

85. They're a little too conservative for me, but I voted straight dem ticket

today in Brazoria County, TX. :)

[bkkyosemite]

86. We (husband and I) voted by mail yesterday. Took it to the post office and handed to a teller.

[bkkyosemite]

174. Ooops forgot to say we are in Oregon

[rsweets]

87. Rack up 2 more From Lake Co. IL

Of course we had to hold our noses
and vote for Melissa Bean.

We'll get her next time

[mwdem]

88. My husband and I voted Tuesday.

My son, who's working in Ghana, will hopefully receive his ballot this week.

[AdvancedProgress]

89. Tennessee Last Wednesday!

:headbang:

[McCamy Taylor]

90. I voted!

[DCBob]

91. Just mailed mine and my wife's absentee ballot today.

Maryland for Obama! MD could be one of Obama's largest percent victories on election night.

[DevonRex]

92. So far our house is Obama +2, with 2 more to go. Colorado.

[lunatica]

93. 3 in my family voted absentee in California

[emmadoggy]

94. Voted a couple hours ago - Iowa.

Straight party ticket - Dem (duh!) Feels good to have it done! :kick:

[Dinger]

95. Hubby & I Did, And Here Are The Pics To Prove It! :

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7575952&mesg_id=7575952

[Maineman]

96. I have voted.

In person, for Obama-Biden, of course.

[demilib]

97. Me and my brother ....

voted Monday.

[CLANG]

98. My wife, my son, his mother and I all voted O-B!

[PopeRatzo]

99. Early voter from Chi-town here!

The first day of early voting here in Chicago, I happened to be at the County Building (Washington and Clark) and as I was getting off the Blue Line at the Washington stop, I noticed signs for the early voting locations.

I walked by and saw a little line, but it was moving really fast. The Chicago election workers are terrific. It took my all of 8 minutes from the time I walked up and said I wanted to vote and when I walked out of there (and I voted for every judgeship and local office).

There was a real celebratory atmosphere there. A lot of the poll workers downtown are African-American or Hispanic and although they were very professional and didn't have any campaign-gear on, you got the feeling that they knew something big was taking place (and we're two weeks from election day!).

Like others that have posted here, when I tapped that spot for Obama, my heart swelled with pride. I'm not all that sentimental usually, but this was something special. My daughter, who is just a few months shy of voting age, has really surprised me with her interest in this election and the energy and enthusiasm with which she is paying attention to the news and blogs.

I don't like to predict a winner (this IS Cubs country after all) I believe that the significant change has already taken place. Even if the Republicans manage to commit enough fraud and deceit to put McCain in office, it's just too late to stop what has already happened.

[Ronnie Roach]

100. Not only I voted early....

I took my ballot to main office of voter register in person!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBHbrnGxjMI

[blogslut]

101. I voted today

[FloridaGrl]

102. 2 in FL

My mom and I

[bertman]

103. Voted last Friday. My MIL and FIL just voted for Obama after voting for Bush in '00 and '04.

[barbtries]

132. that's great

let there be millions more who have seen the light!

[volstork]

104. Voted early

and PROUDLY for Obama!

[vt_native]

105. I voted for Obama...

I was going to vote Nader because I was disappointed in Obama's capitulation on the new FISA bill and on offshore drilling. Then I saw that fat, dye-job blonde, racist piece of shit on DU saying,"Every American should be concerned with a President OBAMA."

I voted for Obama, proudly.

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

106. Wife and I in Denver, CO.

[Arugula Latte]

107. I just voted and if felt GoooooooooooooooooooD!

:bounce:

[MzShellG]

108. I proudly voted 10/22/08. GObama/Biden!!! nt

[ClickClack]

109. Mailed my CA absentee ballot last week! (eom)

[NM Independent]

110. Wifey and I voted last week!

:)

[Zoigal]

111. zoiguy and i voted absentee last week

Kids are all voting for O/B as well. z

[j_loe]

112. Another one for Obama ...

in Georgia today. Was worth the 1.5 hr wait in the cold!

[WyLoochka]

113. Voted for Obama in Wyoming today

and:

Nick Carter for US Senate
Chris Rothfuss for US Senate
Gary Trauner for US House

Go Team

[lumberingbear]

114. I voted this past Tuesday

in Florida. Long line but moved fast.

[BrightKnight]

115. I'm not sure. We use paperless vote flippers for the big elections.

For the regular elections we use paper ballots with optical scanners.

Most of the voters that I saw appeared to be Democrats. The Pete Sessions representative only bothered to try to speak with one guy.

There were a number of very enthusiastic Obama volunteers. I did not see the Repiggies circling and stealing signs like they have in the past.

[sagesnow]

116. Two for Obama

We voted 2weeks ago by absentee ballot in Iowa.

Hope the Republicans in the post office didn't "lose" the ballots.

[Towlie]

117. I Watched the sun rise as I waited in line for the polls to open.

I voted for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, for Democrat Raul L. Martinez to take Florida's 21st U.S. Congressional District seat from Republican Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and against the anti gay marriage amendment.



The folks in line were very well-behaved and I never heard a word about who or what anyone supported. I answered a couple of questions, being careful to not exhibit any bias.

[jdadd]

118. Two voters in my household

Voted absentee last week...:kick:

[yellerpup]

119. I voted today in NY.

I'm an Election Inspector, so we can vote two weeks before Election Day on a paper ballot. After McLame chose Failin I posted a thread that told of my 99 year-old neighbor who was leaning toward PUMA-ism changed her mind when I told her that Palin was anti-choice. She was six months shy of her 100th birthday when she passed away last Friday. I met her aide (who is wild for Obama) in the laundry room yesterday and lamented the fact that we had lost our dear friend and her vote. She said, "Oh no, she voted absentee and already sent it in." I don't know if they do a last minute comparison of votes/obituaries at the BOE, but I know she would enjoy knowing she did get to vote for CHANGE. GObama! :dem:

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[KayLaw]

120. Husband, 18-year-old son and I.

Grammy is filling out her absentee ballot as we speak.

[Aloha Spirit]

121. 2 votes this week for Massachusetts. You are welcome.

[Spike89]

122. Eugeneliberal and I both voted this past weekend

The youngest of our brood voted her 1st ballot ever last night. We're in Oregon, so all voting is "by mail" although you can drop ballots off at the elections office and at various free drop points around town.

[jenmito]

123. I voted in NY-absentee.

[Quiet_Dem_Mom]

124. Just got back! 2 OBAMA votes in red northern NV.

[kestrel91316]

125. Mailed in my absentee ballot a couple of days ago. Gobama! Gobiden!

[Beregond2]

126. On Monday the 20th, in WA.

[lakercub]

127. Just voted

in Colorado Springs, to save time on election day to volunteer for Obama/Biden

[Bubbha Jo]

128. Daughter who turned 18 today and I voted this afternoon!

[barbtries]

134. happy birthday

she'll never forget her 18th birthday!

[barbtries]

129. voted this evening

and i waited longer in line for early voting than i can remember waiting on election day! two candidates were outside the polling place, one of them Chris Mintz. he thinks that NC is going for Obama this year!!!!

a blue NC, a landslide for the dems. this just has to happen.

i got a glimpse of only one other ballot as i was waiting to feed mine into the scanner. it was for obama.

feeling hopeful. working for the campaign on saturday.

[Peggesis1]

131. I voted for Obama/Biden on October 1st in person

I voted on paper with a number two pencil, then put my ballot into the envelope, sealed it and filled out the envelope as instructed. I put it into an old fashioned wooden box in Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio.

[Awsi Dooger]

133. I voted early today in Henderson, NV

Obama and Titus, of course :)

I picked mid afternoon on a Thursday at a shopping mall and it was a sweet decision, not one second wait.

[Pacifist Patriot]

135. Can't rec it because the lines are too long. Early voting here is insane....

But I'll be glad to kick it for you.

[DoubtingThomas]

136. NC republican

My wife and I voted for Senator Obama on Monday

[varelse]

137. I did, and so did my sister

with any luck, our aunt will also. I know our parents are voting for Obama/Biden. Not sure about the younger sisters who are members of the Peace and Freedom party...

[Inspired]

138. I voted and so did my daughter.

[pf99]

139. Mailed in October 1 Ohio

Straight Democrat

[mrs_p]

140. just turned in my ballot today

in colorado.... i also asked about the purging of 20% of registered voters from colorado, and the election official was really nice and tried to allay my fears. she said that in my county there are republicans, democrats, and unaffiliated officials that review ballots being tossed. i am keeping my fingers crossed!

[catrose]

141. On Monday in Texas

also my husband and friend voted

[Janice325]

143. I voted early in Georgia

for Obama/Biden.
Also voted for Jim Martin, who I hope whomps asshole Saxby Chambliss.

[Hepburn]

144. I voted today!

SoCal...mail in ballot ~~ used the right amount of postage!

:hi:

[Generic Other]

145. me too

8 years of hell almost over!

[uppityperson]

146. My vote is secret but I bet you can guess whom I voted for, and with pride.

It was very cool to vote, very fun to fill in that oval. Very proud and happy to see it in front of me.

[Blondiegrrl]

147. I thought I already replied, but I don't see my name. But YES, I voted! n/t

[WildEyedLiberal]

148. Voted yesterday!

I voted early so I can go to Indiana to help campaign where I'm more needed. GOBAMA!

[yelladoginGA]

149. I voted today!

Obama/Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!

I actually voted absentee in FL because that is my home of record. I'm in the military and stationed in GA. From what I have seen, I think Obama will carry GA as well...

[ExtraGriz]

150. voted on tuesday

Maine :)

[colsohlibgal]

151. Voted For Obama/Biden Over Two Weeks Ago

I'm now phone banking and canvassing and doing everything I can to help get this country back from the Abyss!

[afertal]

152. It feels great...

....to say "I already voted for Obama" here in Ohio!

[Quixote1818]

153. Voted in ABQ New Mexico last week. nt

[shagsak]

154. I voted for McCain

to lose the election by voting Obama!

[Porschenut1066]

155. I tried to vote early but told I was supposed to register to vote early

and registration was closed now. This was in AZ

[BlueJac]

157. Gladly voted Obama and yelled it out loud!!!

Proud of it!

[leecanes]

158. Voted in Fla.

Downtown Orlando - mid-day Tuesday. 30-minute wait and lots of energy in line (even in the middle of a library).

My retired parents just voted on the east side of town today - took them an hour first thing morning. They turned it into a breakfast date, bringing along their Panera bagels and coffee and making the other retirees and on-their-way-to-workers in line jealous.

Still pressing hubby to vote early, but he's on a deadline this week and can't risk getting caught up in a long lines. He's betting next week will be a bit less hectic (fingers crossed).

[RareLubbockDem]

159. AND took a first time voter with me!

AND AND AND, then went and saw Rick Noriega at an event here in Lubbock. Hopefully he'll be our next senator.

[maynard]

160. Today I voted for Obama/Biden

I voted electronically and made sure the paper ballot was recorded correctly before leaving the booth.

[justgamma]

161. 4 more today for Obama!

[dccrossman]

162. Georgia

Here's hoping we can put a little blue in this state.

[Doubting Thomas]

164. voted by mail...

Here in Bellingham, WA

[Doubting Thomas]

166. PS

So did my wife.

The first day we had the ballots

[kaygore]

165. Voted for Obama/Biden/Warner/Nye in Virginia Beach, VA

[backscatter712]

167. I voted on Monday!

Filled out my mail-in-ballot and hand-delivered it to the Election office, and dropped it straight into a ballot box.

[DesertFlower]

168. i voted 2 weeks ago.

hubby voted last week.

[liberaltrucker]

169. If absentee counts, then YES!!!!!!

Although, here in Alabama, didn't matter much.

But hot damn, it felt good!

:patriot:

[yowzayowzayowza]

170. Done deed X 2 !!!!! n/t

[tbredbeck]

171. early in Texas

My wife and I both voted this morning! First time we've been excited about voting, although too bad Texas is still a red state...

[Utopian Leftist]

172. Voted today! n/t

[likesmountains 52]

173. Done..10/22

[sonias]

175. I voted Monday 10/20 in Austin Texas

First day I could early vote. Voting turnout records are going through the roof all over the state.

Yes we can!

:bounce:

Sonia

[CoopersMom]

176. I voted in Rockwall, TX

on the first day open for voting. Rockwall is probably one of the most Repug counties in Texas and the county voting office was absolutely hopping with activity. Voted 'cause you never know when you're goin to get hit by a bus. My vote doesn't count much in stoopid Texas, but it will add to the popular vote.

[DeepBlueC]

177. absentee ballot in CT

I sent it so early it can go around the world twice and still make it there on time. Not worried about my vote. Town Clerk is my neighbor and a good Democrat. :)

[Mme. Defarge]

178. Yesterday by mail

in Oregon.

[trickyguy]

179. I voted last week and helped my 89 yo. mother to vote also.

Couldn't believe it when she voted straight Democratic.

She's never done that. "I'm not voting for any Republicans" is what she said.

And they were paper ballots here in Wisconsin. Obama/Biden is my ticket.O8)

[phasinated]

180. First time poster from Nashville!

I voted early on Wednesday. It ain't easy trying to turn a red state blue!

Obama/Biden 08!

[TBF]

181. I hear ya (I'm in Houston) - welcome to du :) n/t

[librechik]

182. Tuesday with my hubby

:kick:

[Azlady]

183. I voted for Obama-Biden Yesterday - I walked in

my absentee ballot to the election office & got a receipt for it. They gave me a "I voted" sticker.... you would have thought they gave me a million dollars, this is the first vote that felt like I was REALLY making a difference, and had a voice.

[mckara]

184. 10 Days Ago

[GlassGirl321]

185. I took my 89 Year Old Father-In-Law along and we both voted

for Obama/Biden today. :)
I am SO proud of him. He's a WWII Veteran, who was a staunch, life-long Republican, but has perhaps THE most open mind that I have ever experienced in an elderly person. He REALLY listened to my MANY rants concerning McCain and Palin and actually agreed with my point of view. He's always been stubborn, but something about Barack moved him and I couldn't be happier. My father-in-law is extremely disgusted with the behavior of his own party (he says they have no honor left and he is ashamed) and I think he is done with the Republican party (as many of his fellow senior-citizen friends are). Immediately after we voted, we went to Brevard For Obama (http://www.brevardforobama.com/) and bought more yard signs (McCain supporters keep stealing and vandalizing them), t-shirts and bumper stickers. My father-in-law (Ed) has also informed me that he fully expects a Victory Party on election night and I promised not to disappoint him! :D

[barbtries]

206. what a terrific story

made me cry.

[Lancer]

217. What wonderful pictures!

Please thank him for his service and for voting Obama-Biden!

[hangman86]

186. Chalk up another MA vote

for Obama-Biden:patriot:

[opiate69]

187. My wife and sent our ballots in on Monday!

Obama/Biden, and Gregoire for Gov.

[wordpix]

188. I voted absentee last week

[schrodinger_I]

I did!!!

Out here in sunny CA!

[ekwhite]

189. Not me

I plan on standing in line for hours, if need be, to cast my vote. I actually enjoy going to the poll and seeing what is going on.

[ClayZ]

190. 4 Votes for Obama from my house today.

Our two youngest (grown) came over, and we filled out our tonight. Their ballots are sent here.
Our other two have also sent theirs in. We are dropping ours off at a collection center. I miss going to the little church where we used to vote. I am not sure I like these mail in ballots in WA.

But, that is a total of six, Mr.ClayZ, me, and our 4 kids.

WOOOO HOOO! GO OBAMA

K and R

[Digger]

191. Two more votes for Barack The Candidate

Wife and I voted last week by mail.

[Frank Booth]

192. Two more votes here!

[wysi]

193. I posted my absentee VA ballot today.

Felt great. :)

[crazylpn]

194. Count me in!

I voted a couple weeks ago! Absentee ballot. :applause:

[kennetha]

195. Voted by mail today

[Ferretherder]

196. Wife and I voted yesterday....

....for the next president of the United States of America - Barack Obama!

[riona]

197. 2 for Obama

Long line - more young people than I've seen before and a way more diverse looking group in general. The voters are out!

[DailyGrind51]

198. Voted for Obama from his hometown, Chicago!

[Geek_Girl]

199. I voted!

[argyl]

200. Voted Tuesday in Denton,Texas.

[bcoylepa]

201. PA Absentee

yes I did!!

[aaaaaa5a]

202. Already voted in Indiana!

I need to make sure I am free on November 4th to run Obama supporters to the poles.

[JeanGrey]

203. I voted a week ago! And I wasn't nervous at all.

It was very crowded, and it took over an hour. But it never bothers me to wait, I once waited three hours to vote.

It was electronic voting and as usual no problems at all.

[MonteLukast]

204. Too late to rec, but...

I voted on Tuesday in Colorado. Straight Dem all the way.

:kick:

[TalkingDog]

205. Too late to Rec. but voted yesterday. Voter # 6498

for the downtown early voting center.

[mnhtnbb]

207. Too late to rec, but voted a week ago in NC: we're turning it BLUE

[fight4my3sons]

208. My husband and I voted on the 9th.

[Undercurrent]

209. I cried when I filled out my ballot a couple of hours ago,

and had to stop several times, because I couldn't see the ballot though my tears.

Then I bundled up, and walked out to the mail box with my ballot. It was still dark, and the road to the mail box is about 1/4 mile long, skirting a swamp on one side, and a field on the other. There were coyotes in the field singing their yip yip coyote songs.

What a wonderful way to start the day! I'm a happy woman.

[Deep13]

210. Yup. Done that. nt

[dirktalamasca]

211. Voted Early in Houston, Texas!

Let's do this!

[DangerousRhythm]

212. I voted on Wednesday!

I'd rec this if I could but it won't let me. :cry:

[Bettie]

213. My DH and I voted a few days ago!

That's all!

[MooseGoose]

214. And Mrs. Goose, too! - nt

Seriously. nt. Move along.

[trapper914]

215. Voted Wednesday in Texas

Pollworker couldn't find me in the registration database, so I had to go through a brief interrogation before filling out a paper scan ballot. I sure hope it gets counted!

[Strathos]

216. I voted 10-18-08 DEMOCRAT all around

My partner and I stood in line for 3 hours. We passed one of the local republicans on our way into the polls, she's a rabid righty against gay marriage and gay adoption, and as we passed she said "appreciate your vote", my partner said, "well, you're not getting ours". I was so proud. I'm usually the loudmouth, but that day he took over.

There were huge lines and I saw MANY Obama stickers in the parking lot.

[ncgrits]

218. I voted last week in NC! eom

[AndyP]

219. Did it with the BIGGEST SMILE on my face :)

[Bilyb]

220. Voted in W.Houston on Thursday.

My wife and I had a voting date followed by Taco Bell :)
+2

[Lancer]

221. Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

9:15 a.m.

No waiting

Poll worker told me this location has the highest voter turnout of any polling place in NC (approx. 1,000 voters per day):bounce:

We still use paper ballots and color in the circles

I actually had to catch my breath as I filled in the circle beside the names of the next President and Vice President of the United States

[bullwinkle428]

222. I voted last night in Iowa!

This was at the Iowa City public library, located in the center of town where the Univeristy of Iowa campus is located, so there are lots of students around at all times. Decent number of people there when I arrived, as well as when I completed the process and dropped my ballot in the box...

[think]

223. Texas early voter here

I voted early for Obama in Austin Texas. It was my first experience with touch screens and though all things appeared to go smooth. I sure want a paper trail in the future. I don't want to just "trust" that my vote counts. I want to make sure it does count!

[budkin]

224. 10/22 in Austin, TX!

[Child_Of_Isis]

225. Yup! I did it yesterday. eom

[ailsagirl]

226. It won't let me recommend it... but I've done my voting :)

[JoMama49]

227. I voted on Monday the 21st for Obama/Biden and also for

Christine Gregoire for Governor in the great State of Washington!

[The_Casual_Observer]

228. 3 for Obama/Biden in our house.

[toadzilla]

229. I voted early in California!

and I'm taking my boyfriend to go vote early when he gets back from his business trip.

[TheTimmer]

230. Obama/Biden and Jeff Merkley vote cast yesterday!

Gotta get rid of Gordon Smith, let's hear from the OR DUers

[Monty__]

231. Voted this morning in Chicago

Almost shed a tear as I cast my ballot. This is my 3rd presidential election (missed '96 by 4 months) and this time I can finally taste victory (although I felt the same way in 2000 and 2004 and I'm pretty sure I voted for the winner then as well).

[Blue_Roses]

232. Proudly voted on Monday!

:bounce:

[blackbart99]

233. You Betcha

[sheldon]

234. Oregon ROCKS!

The whole state votes absentee!
I voted almost a week ago!

[President Decider]

235. GEORGIA VOTER FOR OBAMA! - I DID IT TODAY AND FEEL GREAT ABOUT IT!

I'm in a Repub stronghold small town, so it felt great knowing I was representing "CHANGE" in front of all those old lock-step Repubs.

[Blue Belle]

236. A BIG YES!!! Vote by mail in Oregon!!

Got a picture of my ballot to prove it. Obama, Merkley, Schader.

[Working Class Hero]

237. I voted Wednesday

:patriot: :kick:

[hobbit709]

238. Voted Wed at 7:15 AM

[Torn_Scorned_Ignored]

239. I voted in OHIO - absentee

:toast:



sorry, I can't rec. It's Friday here. :smoke:




:kick:

[Liberal Mommy]

240. 2 more votes in Texas!

Just voted and boy does it feel GOOD! :bounce:

[ringtailtooter]

241. I voted today (Friday) in Florida

My friend and I stood in line 1 hour and 45 minutes this morning. The paper said its been like this all week in the three county area where we live. I have never seen so many people vote before, anywhere.
We also have one of those "marriage" amendments on our ballot, which is bringing a lot of people out as well. There are a lot of scary Republicans here. It's Halloween everyday!

[Broadslidin]

242. Now, where will I be election day? Been voting the Good 'ol paper "Absentee Ballot" since '72.

:nuke: :patriot: :nuke:

[adoraz]

243. I voted, but couldn't REC the thread

Error: you can only recommend threads which were started in the past 24 hours

[nightrain]

Last Thursday I voted for Obama/Biden, Tom Udall for Senate, and Martin Heinrich for House in NM!

[LittleClarkie]

244. Voted on Monday

Can't rec anymore

[pberq]

245. voted today

Obama/Biden

Jim Martin - U.S. Senate, Georgia

Bill Gillespie - GA 1st congressional district

[raysr]

246. Voted by mail

last week, straight Dem ticket.

[DebbieCDC]

247. Dropped off ballot at city's sealed ballot collection box on Tues.

(My sister also so that counts as 2 votes)

Gobama!

[bowens43]

248. I voted for Obama this afternoon in Johnston County NC

There the longest lines I've ever seen for voting. THey all so had 'curb side' voting for the disabled!!

[Karl_Bonner_1982]

249. Filled it out Wed, sent it in today

Oregon's mail ballots are sweeet!

[TEXASYANKEE]

250. Voted in Rowlett, TX

I voted for Obama/Biden on Tuesday.

[momto3]

251. I voted today in Nashville! Gobama!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Skittles]

252. I voted for Obama-Biden yesterday in north Texas

longest lines I've ever seen - yes INDEED.

[southernleftylady]

253. I did a couple days ago :) nt

[Decider]

254. Voted for Obama today

I took my mom voting. Lines were short, so a piece of cake. Our ballot was black ink pen on paper, and no way to make a mistake.
I voted straight ticket for the most part.

[SpankMe]

255. Does absentee voting count?

Santa Barbara County, CA - I mailed in my absentee ballot on Monday the 20th. For: Obama/Biden; Against: Prop 8, the anti-gay marriage initiative.

[Two Sheds]

256. Cast my vote for Obama today!

Long lines at the Algiers courthouse.

[crunchgarcia]

257. Mission Accomplished

Of course, voting democratic in Texas is kinda spitting in the ocean, but yeah...

Go Obama!

If only Texas could turn out Democratic this election... Things were SO much better with Governor Richards...

[nascardad99]

258. Voted a week ago for OBAMA and will take more OBAMA Voters next week

I think we can give West Virgina to Obama

[Ranting_Wacko]

259. Voted on Wednesday... - nt-

[Demlobos06]

260. Voted Here

Voted the 1st day allowed in MN on Oct. 3rd

[MadDad]

261. voted Tuesday

I voted for them earlier this week!

[Ladyhawk]

262. I just voted early for Obama via absentee ballot. n/t

[texpatriot2004]

263. DU you're awesome! Democracy in action is a beautiful sight to

behold :patriot:

[doc03]

264. Voted in Ohio back on Oct. 6

[dascientist]

265. K&R, spent 2 hours in line today in Gibsonville, NC

I voted

[BlueCollar]

266. Add 1 more from Tarrant County Texas...

45 minutes total. Pleasant morning.

Think I'll go take a nap now.


:kick:

[grace0418]

267. Just early voted in Chicago. The line was LONG, but instead of annoying me it made me proud.

I could just tell the vast majority of people there were voting for Obama. No buttons, t-shirts, or conversations, just a knowing looking on everyone's face. Proudly voted for Dick Durbin as well.

I was surprised at how emotional I got hitting the button for Obama/Biden. It was a struggle to hold back tears of joy and relief and hope.

[MarthaMyDear]

268. Voted today in Hays County, TX! very warm day, nice long line! :~)

GO GO GO OBAMA/BIDEN!