Official election predictions - Page 11

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

We'll see what our hosts choose, but I'd go with PBS, MSNBC, and a widget or two. The CNN widget was advertised as you being able to pick your races to watch, but they only cover certain races and only two of the CA props (8 and 4, the abortion-parent-notification one).

ETA - oh yeah, Indecision 2008! Definitely would check that out.

Betty · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

We are a voting location for 2 precints (sp?). The polls opened at 7am - the first guy was there at 6:20. He said last year he had to wait a while and didn't want to this year. (although if he was voting at our location last year, I find that hard to believe as it was dead. This is the first time we are hosting for 2 areas.)

By the time 7am rolled around, there were about 30-40 people in line. Not too bad.

I spent a lot of time blowing up balloons with helium and setting out 1/2 off furniture and accessory signs. Hoping we get some sales from the voters on their way out.

No sign wavers outside. But probably 10 different local election signs popped up overnight at the end of the street.

I have to wait until this afternoon to vote.

Gemini Cricket · 11-04-2008, 09:08 AM

Long line at the polling place on Crescent Heights and Fountain.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-04-2008, 09:43 AM

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ETA - oh yeah, Indecision 2008! Definitely would check that out.

Crap, I should set the TiVo to record that just in case we miss it.

BarTopDancer · 11-04-2008, 09:56 AM

Took about an hour to vote. Took 45 minutes to get from the 100ft marker to the voting booth.

I was there right at 7, with about 50-60 people in front of me. There were 12 booths set up.

Kevy Baby · 11-04-2008, 10:44 AM

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I went to vote this morning, it took me all of 5min. No lines at all. No pushy pro this or anti that's. Took all the fun right out of it if you ask me.

Same for me.

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So who is everyone going to watch for election returns:

Porn

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Originally Posted by Betty

No sign wavers outside. But probably 10 different local election signs popped up overnight at the end of the street.

Though I cannot find the specific law, no campaigning is allowed with a certain distance (100 feet?). In some states, this means you can't even where a "No on 8" pin or your Obama T-Shirt into the polling place when you vote.

Gemini Cricket · 11-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Right now all the polls are open.
Hawai'i opened 48 mins ago.

Strangler Lewis · 11-04-2008, 11:09 AM

What about American Samoa?

Tom · 11-04-2008, 11:23 AM

We're just back from voting, where we were in line for an hour and ten minutes. And this is the first time I have ever encountered any line at all voting in LA.

I'll try to post the pictures I took later. It took my camera phone three photos, taken from across the street, to get the full length of the line.

Moonliner · 11-04-2008, 11:27 AM

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What about American Samoa?

The residents of American Samoa cannot vote in national elections.

They only vote in primaries.

11-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#101
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	We'll see what our hosts choose, but I'd go with PBS, MSNBC, and a widget or two. The CNN widget was advertised as you being able to pick your races to watch, but they only cover certain races and only two of the CA props (8 and 4, the abortion-parent-notification one). ETA - oh yeah, Indecision 2008! Definitely would check that out. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#102
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	We are a voting location for 2 precints (sp?). The polls opened at 7am - the first guy was there at 6:20. He said last year he had to wait a while and didn't want to this year. (although if he was voting at our location last year, I find that hard to believe as it was dead. This is the first time we are hosting for 2 areas.) By the time 7am rolled around, there were about 30-40 people in line. Not too bad. I spent a lot of time blowing up balloons with helium and setting out 1/2 off furniture and accessory signs. Hoping we get some sales from the voters on their way out. No sign wavers outside. But probably 10 different local election signs popped up overnight at the end of the street. I have to wait until this afternoon to vote. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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11-04-2008, 09:08 AM	#103
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Long line at the polling place on Crescent Heights and Fountain.
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11-04-2008, 09:56 AM	#105
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Took about an hour to vote. Took 45 minutes to get from the 100ft marker to the voting booth. I was there right at 7, with about 50-60 people in front of me. There were 12 booths set up. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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11-04-2008, 10:48 AM	#107
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Right now all the polls are open. Hawai'i opened 48 mins ago.
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11-04-2008, 11:09 AM	#108
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	What about American Samoa? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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11-04-2008, 11:23 AM	#109
Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	We're just back from voting, where we were in line for an hour and ten minutes. And this is the first time I have ever encountered any line at all voting in LA. I'll try to post the pictures I took later. It took my camera phone three photos, taken from across the street, to get the full length of the line.
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