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Obama vs. McCain -- 1 day to go. One Word -- VOTE! (1020 hits)


Many of us have voted already. Some of us are worried, anxious, nervous about the outcome tomorrow. I have two offers for all of us to get through the next 24 hours. Please read below and pass on to your friends:

Here is what you need to do to get to sleep tonight. Listen to this song:
The Obama Song (World of Friends): Bridges for Obama -- http://blip.tv/file/1338283

Here are five ways to make sure you don't wake up pissed off Wednesday morning.

Step No. 1 - Know the rules.
The combination of record turnout and electoral shenanigans will make many polling sites crowded, chaotic scenes. So local election officials have been urging voters to help ease the process by voting early. And in many states, it's still not too late to do so-find out if yours is one of them and, if so, go today.
For those who must vote on Election Day, the most important first step is make sure you know where to vote and what rules you must follow. Go to Vote411.org for detailed information at http://www.vote411.org/home.php.

Step No. 2 - Separate the lies from the truth-then spread the latter.
Don't be scared away by the sorts of lies and empty threats that have been popping up around the country. If you hear a scary rumor, it's probably a lie.

Step No. 3 - Actually show up to vote.
Elections have to be close enough to steal, and if the millions of new voters who have joined the political process this year turnout on Election Day, this one won't be.

Step No. 4 - Don't be shy-ask questions to make sure you understand the ballot. Voting can be confusing. In some places, for instance, you can cast a party-line vote for all Democrats on the ballot. In others, such as North Carolina, party-line votes won't count toward presidential and vice presidential candidates; you must cast votes specific to those offices. If you're confused about anything, ask a poll worker to explain. That's their job.

Step No. 5-Don't leave until you've voted, period.
If you encounter a long line, chances are it's not an accident. Either local officials haven't provided enough resources or Republican operatives are deliberately slowing the voting process. If you give up, they will have successfully stolen your vote. So be prepared: Bring a friend, a book, some snacks or whatever you need to pass the time. Particularly if you're concerned about standing too long, bring someone who can hold your place while you rest.
And if someone challenges your right to vote, ask for a "provisional ballot." These ballots are set aside until after Election Day, when election officials are able to go back and confirm the voter's eligibility.


America will make history tomorrow. We'll either elect the first black president-or John McCain will have stolen the election. It's up to us to decide which version of history gets written. (by Kai Wright, TheRoot.com)
Posted By: Roger E Madison Jr
Monday, November 3rd 2008 at 12:31PM
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Irma, Thanks for your support and encouragement.

YES WE CAN!

Monday, November 3rd 2008 at 1:06PM
Roger E Madison Jr
Thank you Roger, I have watched u keeping the flame going. Don't forget that "Voter Protection" i.e. lawyers will be available if anyone is challenged. Thank you for all you do!!
Monday, November 3rd 2008 at 4:03PM
Marta Fernandez
One thing I know is that I will not be gettin any sleep. It is very hard to stay off the phone trying to calm others down or having someone calm you down about tomorrow...We poll workers must be there at 6am to open at 7am to 8pm.

I feel a big responsibility and a lot of fear as I keep hearing reports of those computer machines for voting not working. Where I wll be there will be only one of the computer voting machines therefore we at an advantage if something goes wrong.

What a good life we live when we can have such hope for change for the better.
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
and Rodger, thank you for these daily post of the count downs as they have been so comforting as reasuring...Bless you my brother...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
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