Will you vote?

[CAmom]

After reading many of the often heated discussions here it made me wonder. How many of you plan to vote? I heard something a few month ago that said that younger americans often get fired up during campaigns but tend not to show up in the polls and I'm curious. Is everyone planning to vote?

[secular]

I have voted in every election - local, state, and national - since I turned 18. I plan on keeping that streak going. :)

[sascha_b]

I may get fired up, but I'm not so young. And I vote in every election, including local.

[Meadow]

I will vote.

I have voted in every election - national, state and local, since I turned 18.

[CAmom]

Well shoot I was planning to do a poll but for some reason it didn't let me.

[jesslag]

Hell yes I will vote. This country is in desperate need of new leadership.

[secular]

I will vote.

I have voted in every election - national, state and local, since I turned 18.

copy cat :P

[CAmom]

I'm registed and i will vote unless on my deathbed.

[Meadow]

I have voted in every election - local, state, and national - since I turned 18. I plan on keeping that streak going. :)

We posted the same post at the same time!

[Meadow]

copy cat :P

Jinx!

[jesslag]

Last time I had to walk 6 blocks in the pouring rain with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 6 month old. They were not happy lol, but I was. Voting gives me such a good feeling no matter what the outcome.

[aila]

absolutely.

i live not far from a college and the students i speak with will be voting.... no question.... and of course the ones i spoke with are enthusiastic obama supporters

[CAmom]

Me too. I once had to drive to 3 different polling places because they screwed up my registration and it was pouring rain and I had worked all night and just got off work but by god I voted.

[jesslag]

Me too. I once had to drive to 3 different polling places because they screwed up my registration and it was pouring rain and I had worked all night and just got off work but by god I voted.

The first time I ever voted in a Pres Election that happened to me. It was so frustrating. It was here in Pittsburgh and my neighbor and I drove around to different places for 2 freaking hours trying to figure out where we were supposed to be. It was Gore vs Bush. Go figure.
We almost gave up but finallly we were directed to the right place.

[CAmom]

The first time I ever voted in a Pres Election that happened to me. It was so frustrating. It was here in Pittsburgh and my neighbor and I drove around to different places for 2 freaking hours trying to figure out where we were supposed to be. It was Gore vs Bush. Go figure.
We almost gave up but finallly we were directed to the right place.

OMG mine was Gore/Bush too

[lifesfun]

Yes

[LastLaugh]

I have voted in every single federal election since I became 18, Did miss some local ones when I was in the Navy.

[mindywatson]

I will vote, I always vote, and I drag my kids along with me when I vote to teach them the importance of voting.

[CheckedOut]

I am not only voting, but i have been inspired to volunteer getting people registered
and will be doing what i can to make sure people actually get to the polls.

[Laurie]

Absolutely, definitely voting.

[jhannum44]

I vote in every election, and voted absentee when I was overseas.

[lisacna]

I vote every time.

[kismet]

Yes.

[AmericaWestCMH]

Absolutely. My profession depends on an Obama victory.

[jamiechic]

Absolutely!

[core_17]

I'm ashamed to admit that this will be my first time voting in a presidential election. But I WILL be voting, come hell or high water.

I didn't get interested enough before, I guess.

I have voted in the local elections last time we had them, but, once again, I'm ashamed to admit that it was only because my stepdad and step-grampa were both running (road commissioner/mayor).

[Globug_47]

It is inconceivable for me NOT TO VOTE.

It is a right that many women fought for.

I will not ever not vote.

[Julieb]

Absolutely. My profession depends on an Obama victory.

What is your profession, if you don't mind my asking?

I will vote for someone. The only election I have ever missed was when I was in the hospital in Nov. '92 after prematurely delivering my son.

[Porkchop]

After reading many of the often heated discussions here it made me wonder. How many of you plan to vote? I heard something a few month ago that said that younger americans often get fired up during campaigns but tend not to show up in the polls and I'm curious. Is everyone planning to vote?

I am from McCains home town here in AZ and am out campaigning for more to vote for him. I'll tell you what....There are many woman that are really excited about this ticket now. Many said they weren't going to vote, but with Palin now on the ticket, they will vote for him. "Refreshing" seems to be the word I've heard most often.

I will, and will do my best to get more to vote for McCain/ Palin!

[KathBrat]

My first OKLAHOMA Voter Registration arrived in the mail TODAY

Hubby and I are going to figure out where we need to go in the city and do our thang!

We are so excited for the priviledge - and this is the first time we will get to vote together in the same place!

[Julieb]

It is inconceivable for me NOT TO VOTE.

It is a right that many women fought for.

I will not ever not vote.


My great-grandma never missed her chance to vote. She died in '97 at the age of 95. She said she could remember how glad her mother was when she was first able to vote and would never take that for granted. She spent her autumns and winters at her winter home in Calif. (the rest of the year she was here) and would vote an absentee ballot while she was out of state. She was a registered Democrat and said that she had to cancel out my grandpa's (her son's) vote for as long as she could!

[llangeve]

Definitely!! :)

[Globug_47]

My great-grandma never missed her chance to vote. She died in '97 at the age of 95. She said she could remember how glad her mother was when she was first able to vote and would never take that for granted. She spent her autumns and winters at her winter home in Calif. (the rest of the year she was here) and would vote an absentee ballot while she was out of state. She was a registered Democrat and said that she had to cancel out my grandpa's (her son's) vote for as long as she could!

Your great-grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman.

I think that this will be the first year that DH and I will not be canceling out each other's votes.

He was leaning towards McCain until he picked Palin. He now supports Obama.

It's now much easier when it comes to discussing politics in our home.....lol.

[Fidget]

YES! I will be voting

[mvir9]

I am not only voting, but i have been inspired to volunteer getting people registered
and will be doing what i can to make sure people actually get to the polls.

You're not alone. I'm so sickened by the goings on of this election cycle, that I've decided to throw my Independent being into getting McCain elected. This includes volunteering and getting the word out to others.

[Julieb]

Your great-grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman.

I think that this will be the first year that DH and I will not be canceling out each other's votes.

He was leaning towards McCain until he picked Palin. He now supports Obama.

It's now much easier when it comes to discussing politics in our home.....lol.

She was the best! She was a great influence who taught me to never take my rights for granted.

Sounds like there will be some more harmonious conversations in your home in the months to come. That will be nice for you, but maybe not as interesting!

[luvey]

I will vote.

I have voted in every election - national, state and local, since I turned 18.

Same with me.

[brenske]

I cannot wait to vote. I hope everyone really learns what the issues are and chooses the best person for the job. Be an independent thinker, not a follower ~

[LastLaugh]

You're not alone. I'm so sickened by the goings on of this election cycle, that I've decided to throw my Independent being into getting McCain elected. This includes volunteering and getting the word out to others.
The goings on from one side or both?

[mvir9]

The goings on from one side or both?

I'm much more irritated with the liberal vitriol. However, as I noted somewhere else in this forum (don't recall the thread), this isn't the only reason why I've decided to vote for McCain (issues come first). However, the vitriol has given me added energy toward the goal of getting McCain elected.

[pattyepye]

always vote, very optimistic that this time my vote will count. BO family has raised the count to young (not previously registered) voters, and incited others to spread the word.

Milk toast won't feed real hunger, and shallow promises, and laurels from past wars won't
be real to issues we face today. Pretty ladies can't really grasp the heartbreak of hurting families, may give energy to their party, but are a shallow voice to the real problems we face today.

[LastLaugh]

I'm much more irritated with the liberal vitriol. However, as I noted somewhere else in this forum (don't recall the thread), this isn't the only reason why I've decided to vote for McCain (issues come first). However, the vitriol has given me added energy toward the goal of getting McCain elected.
Are you more irritated by the vitriol from the Democrats because it is unexpected? It certainly can't be because it is more vitriolic.

[mvir9]

Pretty ladies can't really grasp the heartbreak of hurting families, may give energy to their party, but are a shallow voice to the real problems we face today.

WOW . . . that has to be one of the most sexist comments I've read here.

[mvir9]

Are you more irritated by the vitriol from the Democrats because it is unexpected. It certainly can't be because it is more vitriolic.

This is a qualitative opinion -- and, yes, I stand by my assertion that the Democrats have been more vitriolic. It is also likely that the particular low-blows are personally offensive to me more so than some of the low-blows coming from the republicans. Subjective? Yep. :)

[LastLaugh]

Subjective? Yep. :)
Coming from an objectivist. Yow!!!

[mvir9]

Coming from an objectivist. Yow!!!

LMAO! I knew I could shock you. :)

[jaklackus]

Absolutely...

[CathyVeester]

I am from McCains home town here in AZ and am out campaigning for more to vote for him. I'll tell you what....There are many woman that are really excited about this ticket now. Many said they weren't going to vote, but with Palin now on the ticket, they will vote for him. "Refreshing" seems to be the word I've heard most often.

I will, and will do my best to get more to vote for McCain/ Palin!

Wow, I am really glad to hear that!

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I, too, plan to vote for McCain/Palin.

Yes, I always vote.

[Janet]

This is the first time that I am excited to be voting!

Every other time I have voted it was done with a sense of duty, I was not enthused, or elated about it.

It feels so good now to know that I am voting with true conviction.

[LindaK]

Yes.

[YellowPig]

Absolutely. I've missed a local election or two in my life (due to illness or being out of town), but I pretty much vote in every local, state, and federal election. I feel like I don't really have the right to complain if I can't get off my butt and do something as simple as voting. I must admit though that a few months ago I was considering not voting for the Presidential ticket (or writing in a name as a protest vote), but instead just voting for all of the other positions on the ballot. Watching the rise of the Obama campaign has made me change my mind. I've become a McCain supporter due to that and McCain's decision to address conservative concerns during the primary. The Palin selection has energized me to a level that I haven't felt in years. I'm not alone among conservatives in that feeling either. It was a wise move by McCain.

[LastLaugh]

The Palin selection has energized me to a level that I haven't felt in years. I'm not alone among conservatives in that feeling either. It was a wise move by McCain.
Will you continue to say that after he loses?

[momrec]

Have missed a few local elections through the years but never a state or national election. I stood in line for 2 1/2 hours while 8 months pregnant to vote for president in 92. Thank goodness I now live in a state with early voting , no more long lines for me.

[aycorn]

hell yes -- i fly back to my hometown where i'm registered JUST to vote ..yea i know i dont have to..but i make it into an event and go visit many of my old teachers :)

[choices4me]

I'm definitely voting this year without a doubt, after seeing all the problems that so many of my fellow Americans are going through I will be voting for them, gas prices, foreclosures, job losses, health care, and the list goes on. I feel it's important that the right person be elected. I'm a step away from being homeless myself and I refuse and my kids deserve way better than the last eight years.

[pookiekake]

I always vote.

[AnnaMolly]

Since I turned 18 I make my best effort to inform myself and vote. I've miss a few local elections but that's because I wasn't informed enough and didn't want to vote when I wasn't fully informed.
I will definitely be voting in Nov.

[n2deep2quit]

You betcha', I gonna vote! (Obama)

[ironbutterfly]

Darn tootin, I actually, literally cried when GW got the 2nd election lol