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hollysmom

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4. I never stand in long lines when I vote,.

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 09:11 PM

Nov 2012

I can't believe how different it is across the country. It should be so many polls for so many people plus or minus a few.
I voted since I was 21 (different rules then) and as a child, accompanied my parents to the polls. I don't think I have ever seen more than 3 people in line, although now I do tend to vote during the day. When I worked, I used to go in at closing.

Either we have a very bad percentage voting, or things are not even across the country.

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do NOT stand in long lines to vote on tuesday [View all] mopinko Nov 2012 OP

Thank you for doing these things, mopinko, and thank you for this post. NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #1

in this case i think mostly fools. mopinko Nov 2012 #9

Wow mopinko, glad your'e on DU to tell people how it's done! Respect, mo. freshwest Nov 2012 #32

FABULOUS WONDERFUL WORK you did, mop, elleng Nov 2012 #2

OH PLEASE replace Cantor Magginkat Nov 2012 #57

I sent you a p.m. elleng Nov 2012 #60

"the wait was shorter at the polling place in the next ward, and that they could go there." WHAT?! WinkyDink Nov 2012 #3

early voting here is open to any voter at every polling place. mopinko Nov 2012 #13

Ah. Here in PA, if it's Tuesday, it must be the correct polling station! WinkyDink Nov 2012 #25

yes, on tuesday. mopinko Nov 2012 #27

not a good idea. that means you will vote provisionally. That means there is an extra step to decide robinlynne Nov 2012 #20

no, our early voting lets you vote in any polling place. mopinko Nov 2012 #44

How do they check you on a roster then? Do they just accept the ballots and check later? robinlynne Nov 2012 #69

They look you up in a list of registered voters for the county. gkhouston Nov 2012 #74

sounds good then. except for the part where the machines are electronic..... Here (california) robinlynne Nov 2012 #75

lists of early voters are part of the judges packet on election day. mopinko Nov 2012 #78

I never stand in long lines when I vote,. hollysmom Nov 2012 #4

Me either, and I've voted in 4 different states frazzled Nov 2012 #15

sometimes it is honest miscalculation. mopinko Nov 2012 #19

bring a chair, a bottle of water, a snack, and a book to read...but STAND IN LINE NightWatcher Nov 2012 #5

i'm not saying don't stick it out to vote. mopinko Nov 2012 #16

My folks said this is how they deny working people the vote on Election Day. freshwest Nov 2012 #34

yep that mandatory overtime just popped up always for election day lunasun Nov 2012 #43

How much better would this country have been with all the workers' voices heard? freshwest Nov 2012 #46

it would be a different world if everyone voted. mopinko Nov 2012 #79

Or discourage others from not voting. The vacuum of non-voters will be filled by corporate voices. freshwest Nov 2012 #81

Yes, There will be fewer voting machines and longer lines for minorities YOHABLO Nov 2012 #49

oh I know you werent NightWatcher Nov 2012 #42

Great job! thecrow Nov 2012 #6

KNR Lucinda Nov 2012 #7

and that is how it is done. grantcart Nov 2012 #8

so everyone can do it! mopinko Nov 2012 #24

I have been amazed about the waits for voting in some places union_maid Nov 2012 #10

the longest lines i have had in a polling place of mine mopinko Nov 2012 #21

Thanks for the reminder! Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #11

I love seeing people taking action to remedy a wrong. Laurian Nov 2012 #12

nice work! pnwest Nov 2012 #14

Good job with that. MineralMan Nov 2012 #17

there is one polling place per ward, whereas on election day mopinko Nov 2012 #23

There was redistricting here, and some precincts, and their polling MineralMan Nov 2012 #29

sshhhh. mopinko Nov 2012 #31

Our area has laws that allow wheelchair or infirm people to "curb vote." Check out your county's Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #18

good reminder. mopinko Nov 2012 #22

Good job, mo.. Thanks for all the sage advice! Cha Nov 2012 #26

Very smart way to get out the vote. Great post! Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #28

My suggestion: silvershadow Nov 2012 #30

it's ok to wait, just don't waste the time. mopinko Nov 2012 #41

Many props to you Mopinko! animalcrackers Nov 2012 #33

"i am pretty sure that anyone turned away will vote on tuesday" - hootinholler Nov 2012 #35

i'm sure there will be a few. mopinko Nov 2012 #39

mopinko rso Nov 2012 #36

Wish I had the option of early voting... markpkessinger Nov 2012 #37

we also have 'no excuses' absentee voting. mopinko Nov 2012 #40

GREAT POST. Thank you nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #38

Great Idea... MrMickeysMom Nov 2012 #45

You are Fabulous! n/t zentrum Nov 2012 #47

I hope more people can keep a watch out for areas that need help davidpdx Nov 2012 #48

thank you! :) Divine Discontent Nov 2012 #50

Tell everyone you know to look up a sample ballot before you vote. mikus1957 Nov 2012 #51

Good advice and welcome to DU, mijus1957! tpsbmam Nov 2012 #77

OMFG thank you mrsadm Nov 2012 #52

You were successful were others failed, Separation Nov 2012 #53

we should make sure we get rid of corrupt board of election officials. -LOKI -BAD FOR YA Nov 2012 #54

Ok, so did YOU vote? fanfan0711 Nov 2012 #55

i didn't but mopinko Nov 2012 #63

Or, just go on Tuesday... ChillZilla Nov 2012 #56

i think it gives gives you a second chance. mopinko Nov 2012 #65

Thank You! UCmeNdc Nov 2012 #58

thank you, mo! struggle4progress Nov 2012 #59

k&r! sevenseas Nov 2012 #61

The people that are waiting in long lines are heroes. louis-t Nov 2012 #62

it always amazes me shanti Nov 2012 #64

i hope it bodes well for our guy. mopinko Nov 2012 #66

thanks for being an active part of our democracy! thefrankster Nov 2012 #67

I JUST WANT TO ADD SOMETHING HERE- mopinko Nov 2012 #68

great job and thanks Slit Skirt Nov 2012 #70

great example trailmonkee Nov 2012 #71

I avoided the lines by doing an absentee vote. RebelOne Nov 2012 #72

here we have "no fault" or "no excuses" absentee voting. mopinko Nov 2012 #73

My state has vote-by-mail. That should exist in all 50 states. alp227 Nov 2012 #76

THEN THERE IS THIS- mopinko Nov 2012 #80