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misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
Mon Oct 24, 2016, 08:48 AM Oct 2016

Early Voting begins in Texas! Today - Nov 4

Local news saying the chatter about Trump's people disrupting & monitoring polling places is no concern.

They would need documentation to show they are Certified Poll Watchers in order to even get inside the polling place, and reassuring voters Not to be Concerned with the threat.



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misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
2. I'm on the afternoon shift for driving anyone who needs a ride. Our volunteer group will do this...
Mon Oct 24, 2016, 09:16 AM
Oct 2016

..every day thru Nov 8.

I have no idea how many will need our service but it will be interesting.
We also have promised to avoid influencing any of our riders.
I thought of having a bold Blue color with H logos type of "wrap" done on my car just for the next 15 days, but that may qualify as influencing voters.

15 days to go




misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
4. Yup. Everyone that wants to vote should be able to.
Mon Oct 24, 2016, 12:38 PM
Oct 2016

Fingers crossed for Tx & if not a win, then a loud clear message to this "pink state".
We have had enough!

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
5. Dallas Local news says: voting is heavy this a.m. & 45 polling sites are open across Dallas county.
Mon Oct 24, 2016, 12:49 PM
Oct 2016

That is great since 45 is up from a measley 25 sites last election.
Also expecting 50% + will cast early votes.

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