Comments on: I Voted Today, Amongst Grim Austin Faces http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/ Austin Real Estate Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:40:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tony http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-46164 tony Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:02:11 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-46164 I voted on halloween too (up north) and it was a lot of fun. The wait was about 30 minutes but we had driven by 4 times to early vote that week and the line was always too long. People in line were dressed up and having fun and randalls was passing around free food I voted on halloween too (up north) and it was a lot of fun. The wait was about 30 minutes but we had driven by 4 times to early vote that week and the line was always too long.

People in line were dressed up and having fun and randalls was passing around free food

]]> By: Sylvia Crossland http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-45639 Sylvia Crossland Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:14:02 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-45639 I voted today at the same location. It was a festive occasion, much different than Steve's experience (sorry hubby). Maybe because it is Halloween and many people were in costume and/or wearing their festive Halloween jewelry and T-shirts. Up ahead I saw Indiana Jones waiting in line with a snake wrapped around his leg, lasso in hand and a tarantula crawling up his back. The guy in front of me was a "first time voter" and received large applause from everyone as one of the volunteers checking him in announced "first time voter". I chatted with people in line and a lot of them were like me, squeezing in the early vote at the last minute before picking up their kids at school. This was an overall positive experience for me and I will recommend early voting on Halloween every year!!! Sylvia I voted today at the same location. It was a festive occasion, much different than Steve’s experience (sorry hubby).

Maybe because it is Halloween and many people were in costume and/or wearing their festive Halloween jewelry and T-shirts. Up ahead I saw Indiana Jones waiting in line with a snake wrapped around his leg, lasso in hand and a tarantula crawling up his back. The guy in front of me was a “first time voter” and received large applause from everyone as one of the volunteers checking him in announced “first time voter”.

I chatted with people in line and a lot of them were like me, squeezing in the early vote at the last minute before picking up their kids at school. This was an overall positive experience for me and I will recommend early voting on Halloween every year!!!
Sylvia

]]> By: Ardilla Chiflada http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-45522 Ardilla Chiflada Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:55:14 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-45522 It's permissible to vote early at any polling place; on Election Day, however, a person must vote at the precinct polling place on the voter card. I have never seen grim faces at any polling place, whether early or on The Day itself. Occasionally, there's a GOP election judge who's not all smiles, but this *is* Travis County, after all. It’s permissible to vote early at any polling place; on Election Day, however, a person must vote at the precinct polling place on the voter card. I have never seen grim faces at any polling place, whether early or on The Day itself. Occasionally, there’s a GOP election judge who’s not all smiles, but this *is* Travis County, after all.

]]> By: Craig http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-45260 Craig Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:17:45 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-45260 Steve, I voted early in the same location about 9:30 AM Tuesday and couldn't have had a more different experience. Everybody seemed at least content if not happy about being there. Of course, there was no line at that hour...I was in and out in 3 minutes. I hope no one takes your "don't vote early" comment seriously, or you might best prepare for some complaints! All indications are that turnout is going to overwhelm some polling stations Tuesday and some people will stand in line for hours to vote. Steve, I voted early in the same location about 9:30 AM Tuesday and couldn’t have had a more different experience. Everybody seemed at least content if not happy about being there. Of course, there was no line at that hour…I was in and out in 3 minutes.

I hope no one takes your “don’t vote early” comment seriously, or you might best prepare for some complaints! All indications are that turnout is going to overwhelm some polling stations Tuesday and some people will stand in line for hours to vote.

]]> By: Tony Sena http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-45036 Tony Sena Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:04:34 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-45036 Wow, what a real downer! When I voted early in Las Vegas, Nevada the lines were short and people were very chatty! At least you voted :) Wow, what a real downer! When I voted early in Las Vegas, Nevada the lines were short and people were very chatty! At least you voted :)

]]> By: CarterB http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44863 CarterB Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:49:02 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44863 To reiterate Julia, you can early vote anywhere in your county of residence. The people were probably glum because you vote early to not stand in line. To reiterate Julia, you can early vote anywhere in your county of residence. The people were probably glum because you vote early to not stand in line.

]]> By: Julia http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44806 Julia Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:27:14 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44806 Early voting is great! You can go to any polling location. The lines in theory are shorter than they will be on election day. Lately, I've been doing a lot of early voting. Usually there is no line. Depending on the election, the workers are shocked that we're walking up to vote, not just walk past to shop. I highly encourage people to vote early!! Not every state will let you so easily like Texas will. This year, my husband will be putting on his highly patriotic votin' hat and I'll put on my patriotic party tiara, and we'll be heading to early voting either on foot or by bike. Perhaps I"ll encourage a neighbor to come along with us like the City Council run-off election this year. Great time to catch up with folks and enjoy your neighborhood!! Early voting is great! You can go to any polling location. The lines in theory are shorter than they will be on election day. Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of early voting. Usually there is no line. Depending on the election, the workers are shocked that we’re walking up to vote, not just walk past to shop.

I highly encourage people to vote early!! Not every state will let you so easily like Texas will.

This year, my husband will be putting on his highly patriotic votin’ hat and I’ll put on my patriotic party tiara, and we’ll be heading to early voting either on foot or by bike. Perhaps I”ll encourage a neighbor to come along with us like the City Council run-off election this year. Great time to catch up with folks and enjoy your neighborhood!!

]]> By: Steve Crossland http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44803 Steve Crossland Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:09:35 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44803 > I think you had a one-off experience Very possible, judging from the other comments. Steve > I think you had a one-off experience

Very possible, judging from the other comments.
Steve

]]> By: Michael @ The Stage Coach http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44798 Michael @ The Stage Coach Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:33:04 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44798 I have not been this un-excited about our Presidential options since Clinton/Gore vs Dole/Kemp. At least the previous election had Ross Perot to entertain us. He kept the other two on their toes as well. Perhaps your voting brethren were not looking forward to holding their nose and choosing the lesser of two evils. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe... today I will vote for this Schmoe. Just think - the so-called experts are still saying that this election is in the hands of those who do not normally vote, and those who, at this stage of the game, have yet to make up their minds. Now I'm depressed - maybe I'll get in line to early vote. Michael I have not been this un-excited about our Presidential options since Clinton/Gore vs Dole/Kemp. At least the previous election had Ross Perot to entertain us. He kept the other two on their toes as well.
Perhaps your voting brethren were not looking forward to holding their nose and choosing the lesser of two evils. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe… today I will vote for this Schmoe.
Just think – the so-called experts are still saying that this election is in the hands of those who do not normally vote, and those who, at this stage of the game, have yet to make up their minds.
Now I’m depressed – maybe I’ll get in line to early vote.
Michael

]]> By: snowed in http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44746 snowed in Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:10:49 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44746 Interestingly, there was almost no line at the same Randalls on Saturday afternoon around noon. As for the further election noise, just think: after Friday, we'll be inundated with both election and Christmas commercials for four days. Interestingly, there was almost no line at the same Randalls on Saturday afternoon around noon.

As for the further election noise, just think: after Friday, we’ll be inundated with both election and Christmas commercials for four days.

]]> By: Jette http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44717 Jette Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:05:31 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44717 I work at UT so I usually vote early there (the FAC, aka the old undergraduate library). I've seen frequent lines this year but they seem to move quickly, and everyone looks quite energized, not "emotionless and stoic." When I voted at the FAC in the primaries, a group of frat brothers was in a far corner of the lobby serenading some young ladies and handing them roses. And the FAC borders the West Mall where people are always out waving political signs and reminding you that there are still Ron Paul supporters alive and kicking. Definitely more fun than voting near my house on Election Day! So not all polling places are as glum as the Randalls. I work at UT so I usually vote early there (the FAC, aka the old undergraduate library). I’ve seen frequent lines this year but they seem to move quickly, and everyone looks quite energized, not “emotionless and stoic.”

When I voted at the FAC in the primaries, a group of frat brothers was in a far corner of the lobby serenading some young ladies and handing them roses. And the FAC borders the West Mall where people are always out waving political signs and reminding you that there are still Ron Paul supporters alive and kicking. Definitely more fun than voting near my house on Election Day! So not all polling places are as glum as the Randalls.

]]> By: shireen http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44714 shireen Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:53:51 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44714 Wow, when I voted early in the 2004 election, everyone was chatting, I learned all about the triplet nieces of the women in front of me! Of course, this was in south Austin, in the parking lot of the Congress HEB, and there is never a dull (or grim) moment there!! Wow, when I voted early in the 2004 election, everyone was chatting, I learned all about the triplet nieces of the women in front of me! Of course, this was in south Austin, in the parking lot of the Congress HEB, and there is never a dull (or grim) moment there!!

]]> By: Stevious http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44712 Stevious Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:49:29 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44712 I have to say, that's really bad advice to be giving this election season. Considering the consequences, everyone should be voting early. http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=223043 I have to say, that’s really bad advice to be giving this election season. Considering the consequences, everyone should be voting early.

http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=223043

]]> By: margaret http://crosslandteam.com/blog/2008/10/27/i-voted-today-amongst-grim-austin-faces/#comment-44703 margaret Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:14 +0000 http://crosslandteam.com/?p=581#comment-44703 I think you had a one-off experience. I always vote early and I have never experienced such grimness. Most of the people in line have always been glad to be there, and the election workers are always helpful and glad to see you. And especially for this election, people are ecstatic to be voting, finally. As we walked out of the mega-voting center last Monday evening, the woman ahead of us SKIPPED to her car and made a final "Woohoo!" as she opened the car door. I think you had a one-off experience. I always vote early and I have never experienced such grimness. Most of the people in line have always been glad to be there, and the election workers are always helpful and glad to see you.

And especially for this election, people are ecstatic to be voting, finally. As we walked out of the mega-voting center last Monday evening, the woman ahead of us SKIPPED to her car and made a final “Woohoo!” as she opened the car door.

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