It was Cold...but the Coffee was Warm...

[ScreamingMeemie]

It is a wonderful thing to work the polls, handing out campaign literature for someone you believe in alongside your best friend. I arrived late, the precinct I was scheduled to work at had no area 100 feet away from the polls and still within shouting distance of the public. So, I joined PassingFair at hers. She's a trooper, PassingFair...in her bright red slicker and soggy (okay, I called them grody) literature. I brought an umbrella and we stood next to a Freeper, and a fair amount of people came-in spite of the rain. And we talked to the Freeper, who might have been nice, if his comments weren't so stupid. In fact they were lame...out there, in the rain. "We fight them over there...so we don't have to fight them over here..." I had never heard that, outside of television. A great spot, when a man pulled up-next to us, and the Freeper, and said,"If you meet any Republicans today, tell them to stop using "the party of morals and values...it's bullshit..." The Freeper politely smiled. He wasn't really so bad...if he hadn't been supporting a candidate endorsed by a man convicted in a court of law of being morally bankrupt (re: Jack Brandenburg, State Rep and stalker extraordinaire...) So far it's been well worth it, with a good positive turnout (lots of dem voters). In spite of the rain...and the Freeper, who left early.

[Bitwit1234]

1. COLD AND SNOW

When I was younger I used to work the polls in Maryland. I remember one time we had a snowstorm and it worked out fine for the democrats. Also I used to work along side republicans who were as I was, poll watchers, handing out literature. They were honest caring people, and we got along fine. I can't not for the life of me see a republican working along side a democrat in such a postion now adays. Most republicans at the polls are surly, and bossy.

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. He was quite normal until we started talking about the war.

Here is an interesting bit...he said he hopes the Dems win the House. Perhaps there are some who still dream of a system of checks and balances in spite of their party allegiance?

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

3. I love this

Thanks for all your help, Mrs. Grumpy.

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. The funny thing is, I always wake up these types of mornings

wishing I didn't "have to". Once I get out there it is so well worth it. :toast:

[Rebel_with_a_cause]

5. and you'll always remember the experience

trust me

[Sugar Smack]

6. YEA, BABY!!!!!!!

It was cold and rainy here too. My upstairs neighbor and I learned that the women outside handing out lit were Dems, and we danced around, shouting "LET'S DO IT!!!!" They laughed, just as they did when we danced out of there after voting. We jumped into puddles, shrieking and dancing like fools. I even shook my ass in line at the bank, looking like a wet rat. Got some looks.

What a freaking rush! :D

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. It is fun...

Lots of fun! :hi: WannaB is going to volunteer tonight! :hug: