My problem with early voting

I have the same feelings but, I always go to the polling station. It's right next to a park and my youngest (until he started school) goes with me then we go play. I figure if he watches me put a stamp on something he really isn't learning about the election process and this way he is.

I have voted by absentee ballot a few times because of my job and traveling. I understand you concern and it is valid. My concern is that in both Minnesota and Wisconsin they have same day voter registration. I live in One state and vote absentee and then go to the other state, register and vote again. All I need is a bill sent to each address and that is proof of residency. I have seen this done with Aid for Dependent Children. The sad part is it is easy to get away with because seldom do the agencies talk to each other and do a through background check on new clients. I don't know if a national Voter ID would help but I would like to try it and see if it helps.

I had thought about the possibility of me changing my mind. Actually, here, you can get your ballot early, and just make sure it is returned before the polls close. So you could be pretty safe in your vote if you waited that late to turn in your ballot.

I was just thinking about that yesterday or the day before when they were reporting on one of the Senate debates and talking about how the early voting had started a couple of weeks ago. On one hand, it is practical for those who fear they may not be able to make it on election day and if for some reason they can't get an absentee ballot, but what if something major happens to change your mind? You're basically screwed as are all of the other voters who didn't have all the facts before they voted! I don't think you're paranoid, not in this day and age! Annie

I feel it's a legitimate concern, especially since our mainstream media sources are so incredibly biased. At this current juncture in America, it seems as if our MSM heavily--and I do mean heavily--favor Democrat/liberal/progressive candidates, with the proverbial odd man out--Fox, talk radio and a few sporadic sources--favoring Republicans/conservatives. I don't think we've ever had an example of not enough information that's better fitting than President Obama. This isn't a positive or negative comment, it's just an observation. The more that was kept "hidden" or held back by the pro-D media ended up being spin fodder for the pro-R media. So a lack of information was able to turn into conspiracy stuff and misinformation - although a whole lot of concerns were and still are extremely legitimate. We live in a day and age when everybody's out there on a mission to advocate for their worldview and effect change. I don't know why, but it's led to dishonest discourse all the way around. For any candidate you may feel comfortable enough to vote for and vote early for, there is always the possibility that biased media sources are either holding something back or outright lying. So it probably is a good idea to wait and do your own research and make the best judgment you can. That being said: it could happen that any "scandal" or any important piece of news is hidden until after they've been in office for a while.

you just paranoid by your self,relax

That's why I don't vote early. I want all my information up to the last detail before I decide who to vote for. I think early voting is being pushed because is can encourage/discourage people from voting. If they think their party is far ahead or far behind they might just stay home, figuring victory or loss won't be affected by their votes. That's another problem with having parties instead of just candidates. Early voting also gives candidates the chance to change their campaigns to get the most votes at the actual voting day. I liked it better when only people with a real need--mobility restrictions, absence from their state, illness, etc.--were eligible for absentee ballots/early voting. I don't mind the lines, I enjoy talking to people as I wait.

I have never had a scandal come up that would change my vote, but then I don't mail my ballot until a few days before an election, so the chances are pretty slim, I'd say...

As i am not familiar with the procedure of US election ,it is not appropriate for me to make any judgement .But considering what worries you ,i think it is a bug of early voting .Since you Americans are experienced in election ,there is definitely a solution to the problem .In other words ,there must exist some rules about it .Maybe you can consult local officers about it .Have a nice day !