Happy Voting Everybody!!!!!!!

United States
November 4, 2008 8:05am CST
This is going to be a crazy day. I live in Chicago, and it's already a zoo. Hopefully everyone will have short lines and quick voting. Good luck!
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newtondak
@newtondak (3946)
• United States
4 Nov 08
Unfortunately for you - Chicago is probably going to be a real mess for the next few days. What have you heard about the "victory bash" that Obama is holding there?
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CherylsPearls
@CherylsPearls (1269)
• United States
4 Nov 08
I voted last week during early voting. I had about an hour's wait, which wasn't bad for my area. I have waited much longer during previous Presidential elections. Over 2.5 million early votes have already been cast here in NC. I can't imagine what it will look like today. I'm just glad I already voted!
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CherylsPearls
@CherylsPearls (1269)
• United States
4 Nov 08
I was very fortunate. I usually have to wait around 3 hours total if I vote on Election Day; that's one reason I have been going early this year. It was in the 1980's and we had moved. When I went to update my registration, the lady doing it put me in the wrong polling place. The right one wouldn't let me vote because I was not on the books. I spent about 2 hours of that time trying to get in touch with the Election's Board. Not a lot of fun, but it was worth it.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
4 Nov 08
Wishing you all the best Marian. This is the kind of day that derails diets, so do not get discouraged. I voted early so I am just going to go for a walk with hubby.
marianstallings
@marianstallings (201)
• United States
4 Nov 08
So far, so good on my diet. I'm just trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I don't have a taste for anything right now but I know it's time for me to eat.
rookiekan
@rookiekan (882)
• China
4 Nov 08
god protect Obama,i really hope unprecedented black man could be a president and creat the history ,that will give me some new feelings.come on,i really look forward to the news of the victory of Obama,happy voting Obama haha
jonesy123
@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
4 Nov 08
People shouldn't vote for him just to make history. That's a foolish way to go about it.
savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
4 Nov 08
This is why we are so lucky in Oregon, everybody votes by mail and so we can take our time. Still we have lines, but short ones.
marianstallings
@marianstallings (201)
• United States
4 Nov 08
That's interesting. How can they verify who you are?
wujinbo
@wujinbo (341)
• China
4 Nov 08
yes in usa there will be a grand occasion as soon as ten years meet.the voting.you are in chicago ,so you are luck to see the occasion and you will have a good time.i think whoever will win it is a good and a lively meeting ,you can enjoy it freedom,just like a party .
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marianstallings
@marianstallings (201)
• United States
4 Nov 08
It's still unfolding and it's still a mess.
mtdewgurl74
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
4 Nov 08
I haven't been to vote yet, my ride hasn't showed up yet. I think with school being out it has made it harder for people to be able o vote because they either have to drag their kids along or get a babysitter. But one of the school a few miles from us is where the voting is taking place this year. I hope it will be quick and painless..lol
irisheyes
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
4 Nov 08
You are definitely at the epicenter. I heard on the morning news that they are expecting the largest political crowd in history tonight in Chicago. Have fun but stay safe.
mehale
@mehale (2200)
• United States
4 Nov 08
Fortunately, we live in a small town where the lines will not be quite so bad. Our polling place is our local church, and our little community is not that big. It was not too bad during the primaries and should be fairly quick and painless. I will be voting shortly, as soon as the polls open here. Good luck every one, and remember: NO MATTER WHO YOU VOTE FOR, JUST GET OUT AND VOTE!!! I can't say that enough!
marianstallings
@marianstallings (201)
• United States
4 Nov 08
I'm done and it was relatively painless!
kdhartford
@kdhartford (1151)
• United States
4 Nov 08
I flew into Chicago today for a a few business meetings this week. The plane was full of Obama supporters. I think there is something to be said about humility. Luck for me, I had my IPOD so I could ignore them. I hope that I can get out of here on Friday.
tamarafireheart
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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4 Nov 08
Hi marinstalling, i don't live in America so good luck to you and everybody and I will be staying up late for the results, stay safe. Tamara
Opal26
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Hi marian! Wow! You live in Chicago! It must be mad exciting to live there today! You live in the city that is the hometown of the new President of the United States of America! That is way cool! Were you in that crazy crowd when President-elect Obama made his acceptance speach? It was unbelievable to watch on the tv. I can't even imagine being anywhere in the same city! Even the people that were watching in Times Square here in NY were crazy!
hildas
@hildas (3031)
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5 Nov 08
Goodluck on your outcome in the elections fellow Americans. I hope you all get what you want. I am carefully monitoring your resultes at the moment back here in the UK.