After two long years of campaigning, Election Day is finally upon us. Is it just me, or has the race gotten exceedingly ugly in the last few days? I got one of those robocalls from the RNC this weekend that didn't say a word about John McCain's policies, but rather went on about how Barack Obama would raise taxes, consort with terorists, blah blah blah. Does anyone actually fall for that crap? Although I have to say, I was extremely heartened to see this hanging from my front door when I got home from work on Saturday:
Obama volunteers actually came to my house! I don't live in a neighborhood - our place is out in the middle of nowhere even though it's on a pretty big thoroughfare - and is not conducive to people just stopping by. So I never in a million years would've thought that either campaign would put forth the effort to come out to my neck of the woods. I wish I'd been home to reassure the volunteers that, even though we live in diehard McCain country, there definitely are pockets of Obama supporters. The move also impressed my husband, a registered Republican. I'm going to email my local field office to tell them how much I appreciated their visit.
Remember folks, the polls are open from 7am to 8pm tomorrow. Josh and I are planning on being there as soon as the doors open to avoid having to wait in ungodly long lines later in the day. That, and voting always makes me feel good, so I'll start the day knowing that I helped make history. If you need to find me tomorrow evening, I'll be planted on the couch, watching NBC's coverage. Obama-Biden 2008!
4 comments:
I'm so freakin excited!!!
Kyle told me he'd go with me around noon. Ladies and gentlemen my BROTHER is voting! I think I'll take a picture to commemorate this momentous occassion!
You wearing your PA for Obama shirt? I'm sporting mine today with a blue 3/4 length sleeved shirt under.
Obama 08!
I know, I left the polling place today feeling so proud to be an American (for the first time in my adult life. Wink, wink). Good for your brother! My parents are voting for the first time too...my mom called at 7:15 this morning crying because she was so happy. And I couldn't wear any Obama gear because I had to come straight to work when I was finished. I did have my bracelet prominently on display though. ;-)
Update: We just returned from voting. My parents are about to go because they had errands to run. Kyle couldn't believe how easy it was (I told him!) We had no line at our district table! Basically the grandmas and stay at home moms were voting. Great time because anyone who goes after 5pm will experience a line.
Good for your mom! That's great! My neighbor is voting for the first time. He's 55!
OH!! We got the doorhanger thing today too!! Not only did we get an Obama one (listing all of the dems on the ticket) we also got one for the dem twp committee.
This campaign team has been on FIRE!
I was really disappointed I didn't get to volunteer. They didn't need me and the building was filled to capacity!! Can you believe that?!
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