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By Gina Spadafori

November 4, 2008

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The lines may be long today, but don’t be dismayed. Take a book. Take some music. Take a camp chair. Take a smile for your neighbors, a thermos with coffee or hot chocolate and some cookies for sharing and a good attitude.

Hang in there,  no matter what. Now is your time to have your say.

In other words:

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  1. Not too bad. I got there at 5:45 AM. It’s now 7 and I’m back home, getting ready for work. (I took doughnuts.)

    Comment by Roberto — November 4, 2008 @ 5:03 am

  2. VOTE!

    (Just bein’ agreeable! G!)

    Comment by The OTHER Pat — November 4, 2008 @ 5:43 am

  3. Got there just before the polls opened this morning at 7am. I waited only about 20-30 minutes. I feel great; this is a historic election. PARTICIPATE! VOTE!!

    Comment by Lori — November 4, 2008 @ 6:46 am

  4. Fortunately, my voting location is in the lobby of my condo building. Unfortunately, I went down at 5:50 AM and was 19th in line. But it was only about a 20 minute wait so that’s not too bad.

    When I left for work a little before seven the line was out the door, down the driveway and almost to the end of the block - I’d estimate around 50-60 people in line. and its a nice day in Chicago so standing out won’t be too bad.

    Comment by 2CatMom — November 4, 2008 @ 7:31 am

  5. I waited an hour in central Ohio and didn’t mind it a bit. I waited 2 1/2 hours in 2004. One of my neighbors was taking coffee orders from the poll workers when I left - I wish I had thought of that! Those workers were thrilled by his offer. They have a long day ahead of them…

    Comment by keenwell — November 4, 2008 @ 7:38 am

  6. I should clarify - after 2004’s historically long waits in Ohio, my voting location was changed to just one ward rather than three. So I still think the turnout here will be dramatic!

    Comment by keenwell — November 4, 2008 @ 7:40 am

  7. I waited about 45 minutes and ran into the first person that voted on their way out (a neighbor), on my way in. I was the 90th person to vote, so the line was moving pretty fast.

    I made friends with the two people on either side of me, and in general, it seemed like the nicest line I’ve ever been in, even when compared to say, a Grocery store Checkout line, so hopefully it continues that way.

    GO VOTE.

    Comment by Christine S — November 4, 2008 @ 7:47 am

  8. Voted two weeks ago absentee. Getting ready for work. This promises to be an interesting day.

    My sister will vote later today.

    Comment by glock — November 4, 2008 @ 8:18 am

  9. Our own Kim Campbell Thornton is a poll-worker today. I think she’ll need something stronger than coffee when it’s all over. :)

    Comment by Gina Spadafori — November 4, 2008 @ 8:33 am

  10. I walked right in and voted and before I ran it in the machine I took a picture of my historic ballot!

    Comment by Carol V — November 4, 2008 @ 9:15 am

  11. I was a little skeptical when Oregon went to vote by mail. I dropped my ballot at the ballot box last night. I miss not going to the polls to vote, but I was able to take two or three hours and read the entire two pamphlets before I voted. Having lived in a developing nation during an election year, I now consider it a miracle that our government can change hands every four years and nobody dies in the process.No riots, no guns, no martial law.

    Comment by C.L.H. — November 4, 2008 @ 10:26 am

  12. I was the 130th voter at 8:30 am this morning, here in Southeastern PA. That’s more than we’ve gotten in an entire day some years!

    Not healthy enough to be a poll-worker this year, but they seemed to have it covered — nice to see some new faces working the polls this year. It’s grueling day and they don’t get nearly the recognition they deserve.

    Comment by Dorene — November 4, 2008 @ 10:37 am

  13. Yikes, people started lining up before 5AM here and the lines were 3hrs long for the morning crowds. They had added extra machines, poll workers and translators over what they had last year in anticipation of heavy turnout. Hopefully my 3-4PM time slot that I usually vote in is light per usual. I can usually get through pretty quick at that time :)

    Comment by straybaby — November 4, 2008 @ 10:41 am

  14. I’m finding the turnout EXTREMELY EXCITING! I love that people care enough about this country to vote!

    Comment by Gina Spadafori — November 4, 2008 @ 11:09 am

  15. My entire tiny town votes at the town Fire Barn, adjacent to the Town Office and the Police Station. I got there about 8:30, and there was a small line and the booths were full, but everything moved quickly and steadily. I don’t think it took me more than 10 minutes. Oh, and there was an Election Day Bake Sale going on ( support the volunteer FD) with coffee and all kinds of home-made goodies. Gotta love small towns!

    Comment by Anne T — November 4, 2008 @ 11:16 am

  16. I’m in Florida. Most everyone I know voted earlier this week but I voted today. My precinct is somewhat out of the way in a more rural area of the city and is usually pretty quiet but this morning at 7am the line was already 50+ deep and growing!

    Voting went smoothly and it was cool they had people out there making sure everyone was informed and ready to vote. They were working hard to avoid any provisional votes. I thought that was great.

    This town is crazy with people on nearly every street corner holding their signs….lots of horn honking and some yelling…but it’s good to see so much interest and activity!

    Lots of neighborhood canvassing and activities to encourage people to get out & vote. Tonight, there will be rallying downtown….that should prove interesting.

    Oh, and I met three people today who were voting for the first time in their lives….and all were well over 30 years old! crazy goodness. :-)

    Comment by Joy — November 4, 2008 @ 12:29 pm

  17. Hi Gina great encouragement! we were in line 3hrs.met great people and time passed by.i am from Chechoslovakia and so i consider it such a priveledge to vote.take care Alena

    Comment by alena — November 4, 2008 @ 3:17 pm

  18. I’M SMILING NOW!!!!

    Comment by EmilyS — November 4, 2008 @ 9:22 pm

  19. Hooray! Obama is President-elect and we have (so far) 56 Democratic Senators!

    Comment by Roberto — November 4, 2008 @ 10:16 pm

  20. To me it was amazing that so many people put so much energy to elect Obama for President.

    I find it hard to believe that the country will go in a direction for the people. I can relax knowing that the head of the government will be for all the people—as much as he can. What an exciting time to be alive!

    Comment by Colorado Transplant — November 5, 2008 @ 6:09 am

  21. I am beside myself with joy today…for all of America and for farm animals everywhere! Thank you to all who supported Prop 2!

    And I’m thrilled the learn Massachusettes passed the Greyhound Protection Act, passing 56% yes to 44% no!!

    http://us-elections.suite101.c.....oved_in_ma

    Comment by Barb — November 5, 2008 @ 12:20 pm

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