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OK Debbie/Donnie Downers let's look at some numbers... (Original Post) jpak Mar 2016 OP
This is what a revolution looks like! Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #1
Got to Revolution... jpak Mar 2016 #2
+1! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #9
No, that's what a horrendously run electoral system looks like oberliner Mar 2016 #3
It happens frequently during the GE and in urban areas. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #4
Exactly oberliner Mar 2016 #5
I think online should be an option. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #6
Along with opening more polling places oberliner Mar 2016 #7
Yep the post office would be another good place Kalidurga Mar 2016 #8
Or vote by mail like we do in Oregon. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #10
Yeah I don't get why we don't do that. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #11
 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
3. No, that's what a horrendously run electoral system looks like
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 12:52 AM
Mar 2016

No one should have to wait for upwards of five hours to cast a vote in this country.

It is truly a scandal.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
6. I think online should be an option.
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 01:01 AM
Mar 2016

It won't work for everyone, but it could be made known that libraries are polling places.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
7. Along with opening more polling places
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 01:04 AM
Mar 2016

And having them be well-staffed by well-trained volunteers.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
8. Yep the post office would be another good place
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 01:06 AM
Mar 2016

Pick up a form fill it out and hand it to the postmaster.

Qutzupalotl

(14,311 posts)
10. Or vote by mail like we do in Oregon.
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 01:33 AM
Mar 2016

It's great, we love it, 80%+ turnout in presidential election years.

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