I CANNOT BELIEVE IT...I Had To Wait To Vote

[Me.]

I have never, ever had to wait on the UWS Manhattan. In and Out. Today it was so crowded there was scarcely room to breathe. Part of the problem was the scanners which kept failing because of the overload. The general consensus:

This was a very good sign, perhaps an omen because the people around here are voters, but I heard some saying they had to get Rid of him and this is the first step. Gobsmacked am I.

[sheshe2]

1. Good sign!

[Me.]

8. That's What I'm Thinking

but not celebrating....

[nycbos]

2. Where on the Upper West Side.

That's where I'm from. I am working out of state on a campaign so I voted absentee.

[Me.]

5. Voted At The 85th/Columbus Street School

[NewJeffCT]

3. I'm in Connecticut

and did have to wait behind a couple of people ahead of me in line. I was voter #157 at around 6:20am this morning. The parking lot was almost full, so I think it was pretty good turnout in my precinct

[Golden Raisin]

4. And it was horrible weather this morning in Manhattan.

Fierce, wind-driven rain. So the wait and crowds of voters (who seemed energized) are even more impressive.

[Me.]

6. Right

It was pouring and puddling. An amazing sight.

[peggysue2]

7. Thanks for that report, Me

It's looking good for Dems with these large crowds after a staggering turnout in Early Voting.

My optimism meter is ticking up

[Me.]

12. ...

[NurseJackie]

9. We had quite a wait at our voting place too... but nobody seemed to mind.

We had quite a wait at our voting place too... but nobody seemed to mind. There was much chatter and the overall atmosphere was a bit festive and excited.

Our line zig-zagged back and forth (like an amusement park or airport security) and people were engaging in across-the-line conversations... that were interrupted until we passed each other again after rounding the corner and going in the opposite direction.

[Me.]

11. Very Little Crankiness

and it was hot and rainy steamy in there.

[brooklynite]

10. Hearing the same in Broooklyn.

[Tom_Foolery]

13. I have voted in the same place for 38 years...

I have never stood in a line until today!!

[Me.]

15. Right?

[ck4829]

14. I've never ran into a line before at my polling place either

[Me.]

16. JUst Heard From A Friend

She voted at 6:30 this morning and said it was packed to the gills. WE are all stunned.