just voted here in Virginia, a really big turnout!

Zech Marquis

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:04 AM
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just voted here in Virginia, a really big turnout!

lots and lots of first time voters, and 2 great Kerry campaign workers pasing out voter's rights papers :bounce: some old ladt was hre asking people to vote for *, but she seemed awful lonely :evilgrin: so much so that a rather wimp rethug type shoed up--probably a local puke member, and they kept to themselves!

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virgdem

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:08 AM
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1. Where are you in VA?

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Zech Marquis

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:09 AM
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2. Hampton Roads area

Churchland

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virgdem

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:13 AM
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7. Great, I'm here in VA Beach

Both my husband and I are poll watchers for Kerry later in the day at our polling place. This should be interesting. Any problems encountered in lines where you are?

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Zech Marquis

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:19 AM
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9. nope none at all

only some old battle axe a dna wimpy looking metrosexual type puke for * :evilgrin: I'd knock 'em on their asses had they started anything...

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virgdem

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:52 AM
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14. Good for you...

that's the spirit. Now let's get those bastards out of office - the legitimate way.

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venus

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:11 AM
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3. Voted in Alexandria, VA. Was there before the polls opened and there

was quite a line. By the time I got in line and waited, the line went around the block. Never seen that before.

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Perky

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:13 AM
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5. Farifax County precinct had 500 voters by 7 am n/t

Edited on Tue Nov-02-04 07:13 AM by Perky

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Democracy Died 2004

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:12 AM
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4. I have been saying for 6 months now

that Virginia is the election suprise.

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soothsayer

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:13 AM
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6. Arlington checking in here. Got there at 6, got done at 7. Nice turnout!

Edited on Tue Nov-02-04 07:15 AM by soothsayer

Didn't see any Dems handing out ballots, though, only pubs. But we did have some "Voting Rights" people stationed outside.

I miss my old precinct---it always had a bake sale.

On edit: I whispered to the voting machine, "Even if you've been programmed for evil, just record the votes correctly and honestly." Can't hurt!

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Gin

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:19 AM
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8. I voted in VA Beach (Kempsville) number 175 at 6:45...no problems

a line when I arrived and when I left. It was heartwarming.

I am wearing blue today in honor of President Kerry!

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Xandor

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:29 AM
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10. Too many voters! I'll go back later...

Falls Church area. Yowzah!!!

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Chovexani

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:32 AM
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11. That's great to hear.

I have family down in Emporia. :hi:

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djack23

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:40 AM
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12. Heavy Turnout in Silver Spring, MD

150 People lined up before voting began. Go Kerry

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0007

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:41 AM
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13. Yes yes yes

Vote as if your life depended on it, because it does.

Call 866 687-8683
If Poll Workers refuse you to vote for any reason
If there is a late opening or early closing of a polling place.
If your polling place runs out of ballots or has an incorrect ballot
If you experience poll worker insensitivity or discrimination in the voting process

The civil rights community have set up a toll-free Election Day hotline. This line is
staffed now and, in addition to logging your complaint, the civil rights organizations have law
students and attorneys who can provide assistance on Election Day.

the hotline number is
866 687-8683
202 457-0473 fax

When you call the hotline, be prepared to give your name, telephone number, and note as many
details as possible, including the names of the people who are involved.

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phylla

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Tue Nov-02-04 07:56 AM
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15. Just leaving to work the polls at Colonial Baptist Church in Kempsville

8:30 to 1PM ..Voting after that.
I will report on the midday crowd here in Va Beach when I get back.

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