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Just got back from dropping off my mail-in ballot at a neighborhood polling place, in a conservative area of Sandy Eggo.
I've never seen such a long line on any election day. Not even a Presidential election. And today, no Presidential candidate is even on the ballot.
They're polite, friendly, and orderly. And they don't mind talking about how (and why) they're voting.
It's mostly either "I'm sick of the spectacle the Democrats have been making of themselves, disrupting everything in sight", or "Trump is a loudmouth, but at least he's getting things done that he promised. I want to support him." Plus a few "I could never vote for Trump", but they are rare.
Something's going on.
California is overwhelmingly loaded with liberals, of course. Feinstein will continue as senator, and Newsom will win for Governor.
But I wonder how many of the people I talked to, include a few former Democrats who have finally seen the light.
Just got back from dropping off my mail-in ballot at a neighborhood polling place, in a conservative area of Sandy Eggo.
I've never seen such a long line on any election day. Not even a Presidential election. And today, no Presidential candidate is even on the ballot.
They're polite, friendly, and orderly. And they don't mind talking about how (and why) they're voting.
It's mostly either "I'm sick of the spectacle the Democrats have been making of themselves, disrupting everything in sight", or "Trump is a loudmouth, but at least he's getting things done that he promised. I want to support him." Plus a few "I could never vote for Trump", but they are rare.
Something's going on.
California is overwhelmingly loaded with liberals, of course. Feinstein will continue as senator, and Newsom will win for Governor.
But I wonder how many of the people I talked to, include a few former Democrats who have finally seen the light.
Although we are generally on opposite sides of the aisle, Roboteer, I extend my thanks to you and your neighbors for voting. It's important that we all participate in creating our nation's government. Peace be with you on this election day and in all the days to come.
Just got back from dropping off my mail-in ballot at a neighborhood polling place, in a conservative area of Sandy Eggo.
I've never seen such a long line on any election day. Not even a Presidential election. And today, no Presidential candidate is even on the ballot.
They're polite, friendly, and orderly. And they don't mind talking about how (and why) they're voting.
It's mostly either "I'm sick of the spectacle the Democrats have been making of themselves, disrupting everything in sight", or "Trump is a loudmouth, but at least he's getting things done that he promised. I want to support him." Plus a few "I could never vote for Trump", but they are rare.
Something's going on.
California is overwhelmingly loaded with liberals, of course. Feinstein will continue as senator, and Newsom will win for Governor.
But I wonder how many of the people I talked to, include a few former Democrats who have finally seen the light.
I could be wrong, but hasn't San Diego always been a conservative leaning town, anyhow?
That aside, I heard on NPR that voter turnout may be the largest for any midterm in recent history. Both sides are energized and want to give input with their vote. I think this surge in voter turnout is great. It means that the election results either way more truly represent the will of the people and not that of billionaire donors and corporations which have morphed into human beings.
Just because it is anecdotal evidence does not, in itself, mean it is biased. It is just that, anecdotal. Voting in my area of NC (which is conservative) is very heavy and the early voting was also heavy. What does that really mean? Guess we'll see tonight!
I could be wrong, but hasn't San Diego always been a conservative leaning town, anyhow?
That aside, I heard on NPR that voter turnout may be the largest for any midterm in recent history. Both sides are energized and want to give input with their vote. I think this surge in voter turnout is great. It means that the election results either way more truly represent the will of the people and not that of billionaire donors and corporations which have morphed into human beings.
Nicely said, Colorado Rambler. I agree. It's an exciting day. This may be the year that the Teflon-coated Republican representative from my district is unseated. I am honestly on tenterhooks waiting to see how this all turns out. People are pumped, and that's great, even if it doesn't work out the way I would prefer.
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