Good morning!
Thanks to Anonz, as promised I said that I would post the poll pointers again. Since so many of you are voting early I wanted to bring it up one more time before Election Day, November 4th. So here is your heads up…things to heed while doing the voting deed. :)
Either party can preset the computer to give a preset response. In most cases McCain’s name is posted first and the pressure to activate his name is extended to the space below which has Obama’s name.
If the person just presses Obama’s name and doesn’t bother to check he will have pressed Obama but the computer will register McCain.
Michelle and you should tell all voters to stay and see what the computer registers on the screen as to what vote was cast. He/she can just reset and hit Obama again. If McCain continues to post as his/her choice, a pole assistant should be called over to correct the problem. The voter should also call several government numbers*, including *CNN, *MSNBC and report their problem. I don’t have the numbers presently, you and Michelle can look them up and post them on your blogs.
An additional problem in those states controlled by republican employees is that they will do everything in their power to steal your vote. It is a badge of honor for them to steal votes for republican candidates. Hence, it is imperative that the voter check all his/her votes so that any other democratic candidate or Initiative he/she has chosen is registered as he/she intended to vote.
Anonz also suggests that you take your cell phone with you to the voting booth and take a photo of your voting card showing how you voted. I did yesterday and photographed the section where I voted for Obama. Ya know…just in case. Not that I don’t trust Madaline’s bad-ass-abilities, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. It only took a few seconds and hey, it’ll be my souvenir…history in the making.
Any how, the phone numbers took me forever to find but here they are should you have any problems at the polls:
No citizen should be deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) encourages anyone with a complaint about voter discrimination to inform them of the problem, where it is, and how it affects voters. There are no special forms to use or procedures to follow. If you feel that your rights have been violated you can file a complaint under the Voting Rights Act.
You may contact the Voting Section of the DOJ Civil Rights Division by phone or mail at:
*Phone: 1-800-253-3931 or 1-202-307-2767
TTY: 1-202-616-1415
Fax: 1-202-305-0752
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Voting Section, Room 7254, NWB
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
*CNN: If you experience any issues while voting please call our national voter hotline at 877.GOCNN08 (877.462.6608) and provide us with the information regarding your experience. This hotline is fully staff 24 hours a day seven days per week with a team who will investigate each reported issue.
* MSNBC: For information or to report voting problems, 866ourvote.org can help or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Additional tips for voters:
Verify your registration.
Before going to the polls, confirm your voter registration at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. You can also contact your Secretary of State office. Click here for a list of sites.
Confirm your polling location.
Even if you’ve voted in the same place for 30 years, polling places can change, so make sure you know where to go on Election Day. Check Google Maps for your polling location right here.
Vote early.
Record turnout is expected this year, so if your state offers early voting (before Election Day), take advantage of it to avoid long lines and alleviate the strain on local election officials.
Remember your ID.
Every state identification law is different and many have changed recently, so make sure you know which forms of ID are accepted in your state before you get to the polls.
Don’t give anyone an excuse to keep you out of the polls.
In some states, wearing campaign paraphernalia into a polling place —shirts, a buttons, etc.—is against the law. Cover up your campaign materials to ensure a smooth voting experience.
Do not be intimidated by false rumors.
Eligible registered voters cannot be denied the right to vote because their homes have been foreclosed upon, they are late on child support payments, they have outstanding parking tickets, or they are students at local universities.
If you have been convicted of a felony, know your rights.
Many states allow people who have been convicted of a felony and completed their sentence to vote. Know your state laws and don’t be intimidated by misinformation.
Do not use a provisional ballot unless you absolutely have to.
Provisional ballots often aren’t counted until after a winner has been declared.
Bring your family, friends and neighbors.
Help elderly voters, disabled Americans, and people without transport get to the polls – no one should be left behind on Election Day!
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Hey ZL: I have got to hear about this! Does it really work?
Doug: And as Madaline stated so clearly…men are so unwilling to have an otw be president that they would rather have a white unqualified man as our CIC protecting the ones that they supposedly love so much. To me McCain in office is just as risky as fucking without a condom.
Women Readers: Take Maddie’s advice. Women, and just white women alone, are 51% of the vote – Don’t be an echo of your husband’s; make your own voice heard this election.
Readers: I know many of you are from overseas and we have been so focused on ‘America’ lately. I am ready for this election to be over and Obama to be in – how about you? After November 4th, life will get back to some normalcy and we won’t be so focused on politics…or will we? Hmm…we shall see but my plan is to gab about some other important issues as well as some fun ones too. Speaking of fun…
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
(My favorite Holiday! – Have some fun!)
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michelle
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