Archive for November, 2008

Nov 04 2008

Slow Voting in North Carolina??

Published by David Both under Freedom,Politics

Voting appears to be slow in North Carolina today. Is this because so many people have already voted? Or is it because of the rainy weather?

Whichever it is, there is no excuse for not voting. The lines are currently short and people in many countries must dodge bullets instead of raindrops to cast their vote. And yet they do.

What is your excuse?

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Nov 04 2008

Election 2008 Voting Information for North Carolina

Published by David Both under Freedom,Information,Politics

Today, November 4th, is Election Day! Remember to vote—not just for Barack Obama, but for Senate candidate Kay Hagan, and other Congressional, state, and local candidates as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember, in North Carolina, you have to vote for president separately. If you only vote a straight Democratic ticket, then you haven’t voted for president.

Where and when do I vote?

Find your polling place, voting times, and other important information by checking out these sites and the hotline below. These resources are good, but not perfect. To be doubly sure, you can also contact your local elections office.

What should I do before I go?

  • After you’ve entered your address on either Vote For Change or Vote411, read the voting instructions and special rules for your state.
  • Voting ID laws vary from state to state, but if you have ID, bring it.
  • Check out all the voting myths and misinformation to look out for: http://truth.voteforchange.com/

What if something goes wrong?

  • Not on the voter list? Make sure you’re at the right polling place, then demand a provisional ballot.
  • If you’re voting on an electronic machine with a paper record, verify that the record is accurate.
  • Need legal help? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
  • Try to get video of the problem and submit it to VideoTheVote.org

Want to do more?

  • Text all of your friends: “Vote Obama today! Pass it on!”
  • Volunteer at your local Obama office. Find an office here or here.

Now everybody go vote!!!

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Nov 03 2008

Voting Day -1

Published by David Both under Politics

Here we are at November 3rd already. Wow time flies by so fast!

We are off in a few minutes to GOTV — Get Out The Vote — for Senator Obama. We will be canvassing today and working phones and doing data entry tomorrow. It is going to be a very hectic two days.

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