Your Vote???

[Mama-to-Elle]

I am honestly just curious as to how we are made up here at our digi scrap home, donkeys vs elephants... I DO NOT want this to turn into a war thread at all, I know we are all above that... I am really just curious to see, so I am not going to even post about my choice, I will just vote, in the poll, play along for fun, if you want!!!

PLEASE ALSO GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW, VOTE FOR WHOEVER YOU SUPPORT, BUT PLEASE JUST VOTE!!!

[Shawna Clingerman]

I voted, but against my usual party choice... i can honestly say i AGONIZED over my decision.... and finally at the last minute tonight made up my mind and then filled in my ballot.... akkk, i'm still stressing... I'm pmsing and super uber emotional today so maybe my stress over it all is higher than it would otherwise would have been... but it is done... i cast my vote and now i guess we wait and see!

[Laura_A]

I mailed in my ballot last week... and I've been so nervous ever since. I always knew who my choice was, but I'm stressing over the outcome. I really feel like this is THE most important election in my lifetime (so far) and I'm very worried about what will happen if the person I chose does not get elected.

[Mama-to-Elle]

I hear you both girls... While I stuck with my usual party choice, this election has me very stressed, I am very nervous about what could come of our country, and am just hoping for the best!!!

Thanks for playing along!!! and THANKS for voting!

[Voodoo_Bryn]

I'm pretty sure I wear my candidate plastered across my forehead, lol. (San Francisco Bay Area Liberals over here.... >.<)
We're going to the local school first thing in the morning, we're both really anxious over here, too.
Definitely the biggest election of my lifetime, as well, I totally agree.

[babycake]

Well i cant actually vote really, but i know who i'd pick....... It affects us over here too so I really hope he gets the position!

[ZaCola3]

I voted early-last week in fact, but I'm a nervous wreck and have been since last night.
I prayed for peace last night before going to bed-but I dreamed about politics all night-I will be happy when the polls close and a concession speech has been made.
This election is an emotional roller coaster like none other than I can remember in my lifetime.

[kscwgirl]

I voted on Saturday... voted my party as well. I am anxious for it to be over and for America to be united behind our new president.. I hate the seperation.

[nonnie]

I voted!!!! We are military so we mailed in our absentee ballot for Texas!

[nonnie]

Originally Posted by kscwgirl

I voted on Saturday... voted my party as well. I am anxious for it to be over and for America to be united behind our new president.. I hate the seperation.

I couldn't agree more - even if my guy doesn't win...

[AmyM]

I voted last week. My whole family did actually. And my extended family and in-laws. Pretty much everybody I know has voted already but that has been the trend here in NC.

[joelsgirl]

Joel & I canceled each other out, but we still spent $20 to send in our votes, lol.

[nikkiARNGwife]

I didn't sleep well. I prayed a lot. I'm so tired of worrying and stressing over this so I tried very hard to let it go and put it all in God's hands last night. I have a doc appt this morning and then will stop to vote afterwards. I just want it to be over.

[Libby Pritchett]

I'm with Shawna, I went against my usual party choice (I voted yesterday), and I was definitely stressed over the decision. I was still undecided when I got to the polls. I ended up going with my gut when I stepped in the booth.

[Angela Spangler]

I had a really hard time with my choice, too. I'm typically Republican (but have many democratic opinions), and thought long and hard about my decision. I ended up voting for McCain, mainly because of his military experience. I will be happy with either candidate winning, though. I NEVER say that.

[Jennifer]

Voting was tough for us this year. We figured it out that in our family, we had 5 people vote one way and 5 vote the other. So basically, our family doesn't count...lol! We did pretty much stick together on our local and state elections. I'll be so interested when the numbers start coming in...this is a historic day, that's for sure.

[Stacey42]

I'm not going to vote for another couple hours. My presidential choice isn't on this poll

I'm still dithering on who to vote for for Senator and apparently there are 3 amendments to the state constitution on the ballot I heard nothing about until we went online over the weekend to see the ballot and I cannot find anything about them anywhere online.

[MelissaL88]

Originally Posted by Mama-to-Elle

PLEASE ALSO GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW, VOTE FOR WHOEVER YOU SUPPORT, BUT PLEASE JUST VOTE!!!

AMEN!!!!!! Please just go vote - whatever your political affiliation. And earn the right to complain about the administration if your guy loses

[mrsmbm]

For me, I'm more nervous over Prop 8 in California than I am over the candidates...I think that Prop 8 will have a more lasting effect.

Best of luck to all Americans today!!

[Sarah8914]

Yeah Mandy, I'm not in Cali but I'm worried about it too!!

I voted last week. So glad for early voting. So anxious/nervous about today!

[LibbysMommy]

Nate and I are voting tonight, even though who we're voting for is not who is going to win our state. I still need to have my say!!

[ColleenSwerb]

I just got into work after waiting in line to vote
My choice isn't listed in the poll up there.

[Amy Carey]

I'm waiting until this afternoon to vote so that my kids can go with me and see the process and be involved. Isn't it funny how much different our poll here is than the one at DST? LOL I think parts of me let my brain be convinced that what was decided at DST was what would be decided in our country because it seems so big and so many people are going one way there...isn't that funnY? when the people "polled" at DST are really just a drop in the bucket of a nation of people? It's amazing how our opinions and thoughts can be swayed.

[pewtertm]

Originally Posted by kscwgirl

I voted on Saturday... voted my party as well. I am anxious for it to be over and for America to be united behind our new president.. I hate the seperation.

We're headed to vote in a couple of hours once the on-their-way-to-work crowd has thinned out. I hate to rain on that parade, because I'd love to see an end to the division in this country, but no matter who wins, I don't think we're going to see unity in the country...voters are WAY too polarized on both sides.
And considering the number of non-voting adults we have in this country, even the winning candidate doesn't receive a vote from the majority of the country. I think it's sad that so many people do not take the time to perform their civic duty. OK, ramble/vent over.

[AmyM]

I am so glad that this is almost over. It has been stressful but the choice was not stressful for me. I have convictions and they can't be bought. Now all that's left to do for me, is pray.

[janisphx]

Here in Arizona we can early vote by mail which is what I did. I sent in my ballot about 2 weeks ago. I am so proud to see so many American get so involved in the process. That's what it's all about.... Whoever wins and becomes the next president will have my complete support. I don't want to see a divided America but a united one. I pray that the majority will feel as I do.

[Nikki Epperson]

This is the first year since I could vote that I am not voting for "my" party. I won't get into detail. But I have a hunter for husband who owns guns for that reason. Nuff said.

[heatherdumas]

I VOTED!!!!!
I was gettin coffee at Dunkin Donuts when it hit me, its election day!!! I wake up everyday and think, do I have school today? Is it child support day? What errands do I need to run today??? I totally forgot to remember that today was election day until I took a sweet sip of caramel swirl iced coffee. Anywho, I voted!!!

[mommy2aria06]

I have known who I was voting for since he got the nom. I know I am in the minority because my LO about my choice got a lot of views but only 2 comments lmao

[AmyM]

Originally Posted by nikkiepperson

This is the first year since I could vote that I am not voting for "my" party. I won't get into detail. But I have a hunter for husband who owns guns for that reason. Nuff said.

Well you're in good company with me. I like what's in my safe and my right to have it. My dad owns a gun shop/sporting good store, etc......so 'nuff said from me too.

[*Kelly*]

I'm off to vote in a few hours..

[AmyM]

Originally Posted by mommy2aria06

I have known who I was voting for since he got the nom. I know I am in the minority because my LO about my choice got a lot of views but only 2 comments lmao

Hey, you'd be in the super majority over at DST. LOL! At least people didn't leave you nasty comments or something. I think this year some folks have just gone insane, so try not to let it get to you. Hopefully all will be back to normal in scrapping land very soon. I sure hope so.

[Penny Springmann]

I went to vote this morning expecting a long line, but for my precinct, I walked right in. I think a lot of people voted early. The line for the next precinct, however, was filled with college students. There must have been at least 300 college kids standing in line. It was awesome seeing so many of them out early in the morning to vote!

[lizzyfizzy]

i turned in my early ballot and was very happy with my choice this year. while i'm very nervous for todays results i know Jesus still holds this country and my family in His hands so really i have nothing to be fearful over! whoever wins i will continue to pray for, that they will do what's best our nation and hold true to the values that made people run here in the first place over 200 years ago....FREEDOM!

[**Holly**]

I voted early this time. I have been stressing over this elections too...although I knew who I was voting for pretty much from the beginning. I just hope either way things change around here..

We also her in AZ have a Marriage Prop that we are voting on...I am hoping this one gets passed...

[Paula]

I voted early this morning and I am happy with my choice. I am seriously worried about the outcome if certain people win, but I will put my faith in the Lord that it will all work out.

[mummytothree]

We haven't voted yet, we were going to go early but I didn't want to mess with the baby's nap time so we will go tonight arounf 6PM when DH gets home!!!

[~ashleigh]

I am also small business owner, and I believe the 2nd amendment is just as important as the rest. I am leaving in 15 minutes to go vote for the candidate who will fight to uphold ALL of my constitutional rights.

Wish me luck, we don't have early voting, and dh said the line for our last name was moving v.e.r.y slow.

[SeattleSheri]

I voted by absentee ballot and sent it in Saturday's post. I am anxious for the elections to be over. I'm so very tired of hearing campaign ads, etc ... regardless of who wins, I'm convinced things will get better, of course I still have a preference

[Kim]

Sent my ballot it this last week

I dont think we will unite with the presidential election either... definitely way too divided among the partylines for that. Sad, but true.

[scrappychic]

I mailed mine in last week. So glad I did, with the lines they were showing in the news....it's gonna be busy at the polls today.

[gracielou]

I will be heading to the polls later today. I hope the lines aren't too long since I will have little ones in tow with me! I am just thankful I live in a country where I am able to have my voice heard and have a vote! I have been so worried about this election. I finally just stopped watching all the news and have just put my trust in God. Thankfully, I serve a God whom is much bigger than presidents and who is in control even when things look so yucky!!!!

[jessica31876]

I will be voting later today. I just hope that I feel better by then. Got sick on Sunday and I started to feel better then I started feeling sick again last night and got up this morning and still felt bad. Have a feeling some of that is connected to the election because the person Id like to see elected I just have a feeling he will not be and I think that is the worst thing that will happen here (just my opinion)

[Becca Bonneville]

I voted early this morning. Got the kiddos all up, fed, and ready for school and then stopped and voted on my way to dropping them off at school. Then met my sis and her hubby for breakfast and talked a little politics. LOL! It was a breeze going through my little country precinct. I was able to get right in and vote. It will be interesting to see how it all ends.

[scrapmonkey]

I got to the polling place for my precinct at 6:20am this morning (they opened at 6:30am). Waited in line until 8am before getting to vote - I was only voter #54 that day and there had to be at least 100+ behind me in that little church. In our county, each precinct only gets 4 booths so the line took forever. My DH is glad he voted absentee ballot last week, with his bad back.
I'm hoping my candidate will win, but I am sure there will be voting issues and lawsuits arising from this election for the next few weeks, no matter who wins (unless it's a complete landslide one way or the other). We get a little upset with my FIL who complains about the government but never votes in any elections - our feeling is if you don't vote you can't complain! Though I hear they expect 80% voter turnout this year - I've never heard it that high!!!
I don't think any candidate will make huge changes - we would have to have a whole revamp of the senate and Congress in a couple years for that to happen. Get rid of the cronies that are stuck in this idea of not working together because of party lines. I hope that whichever candidate wins, they can work with the "loser" in the Senate and bridge the Democrat-Republican gap. And no matter who wins, we'll have history made - either the first black president or the first female vice-president!

[Megan Turnidge]

I voted last week.... to be honest, I wasn't thrilled with EITHER candidate. I just kinda chose the one I thought was the lesser of two evils. I'm really scared where our country is headed and I really am not sure either of them have the solutions. ANYWAYS, the only thing that really made me feel good was voting on a proposition in my state that is soooo very important. And I'm glad this will all be over soon. I hate talking politics.

[ColleenSwerb]

Originally Posted by mturnidge

I voted last week.... to be honest, I wasn't thrilled with EITHER candidate. I just kinda chose the one I thought was the lesser of two evils. I'm really scared where our country is headed and I really am not sure either of them have the solutions. ANYWAYS, the only thing that really made me feel good was voting on a proposition in my state that is soooo very important. And I'm glad this will all be over soon. I hate talking politics.

Megan, that's why I voted 3rd party. Neither one was the lesser of 2 evils, and neither of them will fix this country.

[nesser1981]

I really struggled with who to vote for, I plan on going this afternoon. I'm one of those weirdo swing voters and I didn't make up my mind until Thursday after I just sat down and went through the issues one by one.

If you haven't read them, here's a quick breakdown of the issues.
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/

[~ashleigh]

I am back already! I was in & out of the polling place in less than 20 mins.

I even had an opportunity to express my displeasure to our State Rep regarding his negative campaigning (he claimed not to be responsible). But I was happy to get it off my chest

[Paula]

Originally Posted by BeccaBoo

I voted early this morning. Got the kiddos all up, fed, and ready for school and then stopped and voted on my way to dropping them off at school. Then met my sis and her hubby for breakfast and talked a little politics. LOL! It was a breeze going through my little country precinct. I was able to get right in and vote. It will be interesting to see how it all ends.

Becca, just gotta say "Oh yea!!" On your avi!! LOL