Voting Today
Nov 7th 2006, 3:03 pm
#16
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by kingfisher241049
I can't vote, but would be voting Democrat if I could. I am hoping the Dems take over both Both Houses. Our Governor here in Florida is due to retire this time, he can't run again, but I expect the Republicans will hold onto the Governorship, unless a miracle happens.
Nov 7th 2006, 3:20 pm
#17
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Re: Voting Today
Why say you are voting Republican or Democrat? You should be saying instead that you are voting for the person who you feel better suits your objections.
Originally Posted by kingfisher241049
I can't vote, but would be voting Democrat if I could. I am hoping the Dems take over both Both Houses. Our Governor here in Florida is due to retire this time, he can't run again, but I expect the Republicans will hold onto the Governorship, unless a miracle happens.
Nov 7th 2006, 3:20 pm
#18
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by Rete
IThe purpose of joining a party is only so that you can vote in the primary. You do not have to join a partyline in order to be eligible to vote.
I think this is something that new voters should be made aware of when they register to vote.
I think this is something that new voters should be made aware of when they register to vote.
In AZ, you may vote the primary ballot of your choice if you declared your preference as independent (or even if you left the party preference field blank).
Just back from voting. We have the "optical scanner" machines. Just as stoopid as the touchscreens. IMO, there's only one way to vote properly -- on a piece of paper using an X, then having them hand counted.
Nov 7th 2006, 3:33 pm
#19
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Re: Voting Today
Well, I voted...no receipt from our voting machines (which are optical scans, so at least there is a paper trail). And I didn't get a sticker - guess I'm judged not to be Blue Peter badge material
Nov 7th 2006, 3:51 pm
#20
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Re: Voting Today
Please god let me never see another Mike McGavick campaigning ad! Loathsome twat!
Nov 7th 2006, 4:16 pm
#21
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by dinosaur
Well, I voted...no receipt from our voting machines (which are optical scans, so at least there is a paper trail). And I didn't get a sticker - guess I'm judged not to be Blue Peter badge material
Nov 7th 2006, 4:19 pm
#22
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by Rete
Why say you are voting Republican or Democrat? You should be saying instead that you are voting for the person who you feel better suits your objections.
I believe in voting the straight party line because unless your party holds some power in the House and Senate - it doesn't matter if one or two of your "favorites" get voted in.
If you really despise both parties then sure just vote willy-nilly - you won't have a voice but you then again by the nature of the thing - you never did.
Nov 7th 2006, 4:22 pm
#23
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by Leslie66
That is your opinion and your philosophy.
Nov 7th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Also seems to be the Repug talking point of the day!
1 - You help the opposing party when you do not vote a straight party line.
2 - Don't take voting tips off an internet forum.
Nov 7th 2006, 4:32 pm
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Re: Voting Today
Even though I can't vote in the US, I've been campaigning for Ben Cardin in Maryland for the past few weeks. It's going to be a very, very tight race, and we might not find out the results very soon, as there were over 100,000 absentee ballots cast.
I have to say that people have been somewhat puzzled to see someone with a British accent at their door asking them to vote Democratic. There was one elderly gentlemen who bellowed "You have a British accent! You back Blair and Brown!" to me, but aside from that everyone's been surprisingly receptive
I have to say that people have been somewhat puzzled to see someone with a British accent at their door asking them to vote Democratic. There was one elderly gentlemen who bellowed "You have a British accent! You back Blair and Brown!" to me, but aside from that everyone's been surprisingly receptive
Nov 7th 2006, 4:39 pm
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by GaryK
Even though I can't vote in the US, I've been campaigning for Ben Cardin in Maryland for the past few weeks. It's going to be a very, very tight race, and we might not find out the results very soon, as there were over 100,000 absentee ballots cast.
I have to say that people have been somewhat puzzled to see someone with a British accent at their door asking them to vote Democratic. There was one elderly gentlemen who bellowed "You have a British accent! You back Blair and Brown!" to me, but aside from that everyone's been surprisingly receptive
I have to say that people have been somewhat puzzled to see someone with a British accent at their door asking them to vote Democratic. There was one elderly gentlemen who bellowed "You have a British accent! You back Blair and Brown!" to me, but aside from that everyone's been surprisingly receptive
I can't wait until 2008.
Nov 7th 2006, 4:40 pm
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Re: Voting Today
When we get a decent Comunist party here, then I shall vote.
I'm serious.
No, really.
I'm serious.
No, really.
Nov 7th 2006, 5:48 pm
#28
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I woudn't know Jim Davis if you showed me a picture of him...
Nov 7th 2006, 6:19 pm
#29
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by Leslie66
That is your opinion and your philosophy.
I believe in voting the straight party line because unless your party holds some power in the House and Senate - it doesn't matter if one or two of your "favorites" get voted in.
If you really despise both parties then sure just vote willy-nilly - you won't have a voice but you then again by the nature of the thing - you never did.
I believe in voting the straight party line because unless your party holds some power in the House and Senate - it doesn't matter if one or two of your "favorites" get voted in.
If you really despise both parties then sure just vote willy-nilly - you won't have a voice but you then again by the nature of the thing - you never did.
Once upon a time that might have been true and in some very rare cases it might still hold true today. However, there is no such thing as party loyalty in government today and hasn't been since the days of Johnson. There are no strange bedfellows in politics any longer. They are all street corner prostitutes who will sell themselves to whomever has the bigger coin.
Nov 7th 2006, 6:23 pm
#30
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Re: Voting Today
Originally Posted by Rete
Once upon a time that might have been true and in some very rare cases it might still hold true today. However, there is no such thing as party loyalty in government today and hasn't been since the days of Johnson. There are no strange bedfellows in politics any longer. They are all street corner prostitutes who will sell themselves to whomever has the bigger coin.
Also straight from today's Repug talking point. As this is the most corrupt Repug government ever, try to tar them all and hope it'll lessen the impact.