I'm Now An Official Obama/Biden Volunteer!!

Thanks, Hon. I couldn't agree more that there are too many Americans who never vote. I'll never understand why they don't want to participate in our process. I also agree it doesn't matter who someone is for, everyone should vote. If we had something like a 90% voter turnout I'd be happy no matter who won. I mean, sure we all want the candidates of our choice to win but you can't argue if there's a true majority of the American people. Everyone here - if you haven't voted early, don't forget to vote on Nov. 4! Annie

Annie you should do a blog or post on here about your volunteer experience. A lot of people have never gotten involved in an election before and probly do not know what it is like. It would be great if you could share yours.

Congratulations to YOU for voting for the first time! Annie

Thanks for the good advice! I'll sure be careful and I know I'LL be respectful of anyone who doesn't share my support for our ticket. From what I've been told, at least part of what I'll be doing will be going to remind and offer rides to people who are confirmed Obama/Biden supporters. Plus, we'll be working in pairs or groups so I won't be knocking on any strangers' doors all by myself. To be honest, I'm a bit of a wimp to do that...lol...when I was young it would have been different but I'm afraid my days of making a run for safety or fighting back in self-defense are over. Annie

That's how I look at it, too. Everyone should be able to exercise their right to vote. Annie

Thanks so much. I've been hoping to read something by someone from Florida since they've been talking an awful lot on TV about the early voting that's going on there and the long lines. I also just heard tonight that they've expanded the hours to twelve hours a day instead of eight to help lessen the long waits. I think allowing early voting is an excellent idea which I sure wish they'd allow in Pa. One thing I saw reported last week, I THINK on MSNBC by a reporter live from (again, I think) the Miami area near the University who was talking about the huge early voter turnout and about the fact there were so many volunteers who were college students and elderly people. In some cases it may have been the students wit their own grandparents! Do you think Sarah Silverman's video is working...lol? Seriously, if there's a big turnout of college students and the elderly along with a lot from those groups helping out, that could be very good news for Obama. The one thing my state of Pennsylvania has in common with your state of Florida is we have both have a large number of colleges and universities plus a large number of retirees and in my humble opinion those are two demographic groups that I can't in my wildest dreams imagine supporting McCain/Palin in very large numbers. Annie

According to the news that ended just a few minutes ago, Obama is winning the early vote in a landslide. I don't know where they get that,because it's illegal to count any votes before the polls close November 4. I guess it's the exit polls. I do k the high school kids who are voting for the first time are overwhelming for Obama. Our school system has shocked me by bussing them to the polls during the school day, and allowing them to go with just a signed field-trip form, which means they can't be penalized for missing a class! I'm so proud of thetensity of their caring about the future and their ability to have a say in it. The slackers are gone, at least in this case.

Hon, it sounds like your plate is full enough right now! I was the same back in my younger days but now I actually have the time so I'm finally going to do it. Your time will come in the future as well if you wish. Annie

Bravo! Keep on knocking! Annie

Good for you, Hatley. A lot of people aren't aware how simple it is to get an absentee ballot. It's too bad you had no way to get to vote last time. That's why I'm glad we're doing this because there are lots of people who have no way and are unable to walk. In 2004 my sister-in-law flew to Miami to help take senior citizens to the polls. I'm really looking forward to this! Annie