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William769

(55,147 posts)
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:01 PM Nov 2012

Voting (Florida) Lines horrendous at local polling precinct

I voted in Friday (early voting) but my neighbor (also a Obama supporter) needed a ride to go vote, so I took her to vote.

The line is outside (it's raining heavily here) took 2 1/2 hours but no one left the line because of the weather. The line is as long as when we left as it was when we got there.

Just wanted to give a perspective of my polling precinct.

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Voting (Florida) Lines horrendous at local polling precinct (Original Post) William769 Nov 2012 OP
What do you want to bet that the sharp_stick Nov 2012 #1
Unfortunately where I live is pretty damn red. William769 Nov 2012 #4
Swing by and pick me up! Vanje Nov 2012 #5
Sorry Vanje, my lears in the shop today William769 Nov 2012 #6
I don't see any enthusiasm gap here ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #2
no one left the line because of the weather? kansasobama Nov 2012 #3
Longest lines in 14 years zipplewrath Nov 2012 #7
Let's hope it's all good news! William769 Nov 2012 #8
I'd imagine it's the ballots. I'd read it can take up to a 1/2 hour to fill it out. justiceischeap Nov 2012 #12
I'm in South Florida and just voted. It took five minutes. superpatriotman Nov 2012 #9
Where may I ask? William769 Nov 2012 #11
ft lauderdale superpatriotman Nov 2012 #13
Thanks! William769 Nov 2012 #14
My daughter is voting in Hollywood. RebelOne Nov 2012 #20
Bet there aren't any lines in Naples. Eddie Haskell Nov 2012 #10
I admire tremendously the fortitude and determination being shown by the Florida ladjf Nov 2012 #15
... William769 Nov 2012 #16
45 minutes in the PBC this morning. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #17
I had no problems. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #18
Lucky for you. William769 Nov 2012 #19

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
1. What do you want to bet that the
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:03 PM
Nov 2012

lines are no where near as long in central republican districts?

Nice to see that no one is leaving.

William769

(55,147 posts)
4. Unfortunately where I live is pretty damn red.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:05 PM
Nov 2012

Every vote is going to count in Florida! I will drive more people if I need to.

Vanje

(9,766 posts)
5. Swing by and pick me up!
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:09 PM
Nov 2012

I'm between Homedale and Marsing, Idaho.

It'd be fun to meet you. We can stop at a Karaoke bar afterwards.

If its too far out of your way, I understand.
I actually have my own ride, but Kaaokeing alone is such a drag!

ItsTheMediaStupid

(2,800 posts)
2. I don't see any enthusiasm gap here
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:05 PM
Nov 2012

I see dems determined to vote and I love it!

Thanks for hanging in there!!!

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)
7. Longest lines in 14 years
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:14 PM
Nov 2012

I've lived in this Orlando neighborhood for 14 years. These are the longest lines by far I've ever seen. I drive past 3 polling sites on the way to work. Anecdotal for sure, but something is different.

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)
20. My daughter is voting in Hollywood.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:07 PM
Nov 2012

But unfortunately, she can't get to the polling place until after 12. I hope the line is not too long for her sake. I advised her to take her Nook, a lawn chair and a bottle of water if the lines are anything like here in the Atlanta area.

Eddie Haskell

(1,628 posts)
10. Bet there aren't any lines in Naples.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:19 PM
Nov 2012

In our affluent PA suburb, there was no line, no wait, and aside from being asked for a picture ID, everything was rosey. We even had free coffee and cookies.

ladjf

(17,320 posts)
15. I admire tremendously the fortitude and determination being shown by the Florida
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:44 PM
Nov 2012

voters this year. If we win, they and others like them will be the main reason.

Wish I were there, I'd drive down with some food and drink for them.

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
17. 45 minutes in the PBC this morning.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:46 PM
Nov 2012

But the line had shortened considerably as I left. So if you have a chance to go around lunch time, it shouldn't be as bad.

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