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In reply to the discussion: Line to vote in Birmingham at 6:45 AM [View all]csziggy
(34,136 posts)34. I think that was before the polling place opened
I'm not sure about Alabama but here in Florida the polling places open at 7 AM. People could have been lining up to be in line to vote as soon as the polling place opened and to vote as early as possible, before work.
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The only concern I have is will their vote count - be suppressed - be discounted because of
Liberal In Red State
Dec 2017
#4
This looks so ridiculous . We in Oregon sit in our warm house with a pencil and a stamp on a ballot
geretogo
Dec 2017
#16
I've waited on lines like that in deep blue urban or suburban areas in blue states
marylandblue
Dec 2017
#24
I think the photo was from 6:45am. The polls were probably not open yet.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Dec 2017
#27