Election day open thread

*Note*: I had planned on updating this post throughout the day with links but have changed my mind and will start more threads throughout the day on election-related issues.*

Post your election day thoughts, experiences, and links in the comments section of this post – and don’t forget, if you have any predictions, post them here.

Greg Tinti has posted his pre-election analysis.

For what it’s worth, here are the latest (and I presume last) poll numbers before election day. Dan Riehl questions the Webb/Allen numbers.

One final note: If you’re a Missourian considering voting for Amendment 2, read this essay before going to the polls. Read this one, too, if you’re considering pulling the lever for demagogue Claire McCaskill.

Tue AM Update I: Voted about an hour ago here – the line wasn’t too bad, but there were a steady stream of people coming in and out. It’s going to be rainy all day today here, which will probably affect turnout.

I’ll try to have my Allman and Smash interview from this morning (where we talked about election day) uploaded as soon as I can get it to load – having some uploading issues this morning.

Update II 9:30 AM: Finally got the interview uploaded – here it is. I may sound a little different, as my throat is a little scratchy from me fighting the beginnings of a cold.

Update III 9:47 AM: The GOP warns: Beware of faulty exit polls.

Update IV 9:50 AM: Hot Air has a rundown of some ballot initiatives across the country.

Update V 9:55 AM: John Fund has an hour by hour guide to tonight’s election results. Make sure to bookmark that page.

Update VI 10:00 AM: Slate: Where the midterm elections stand today.

Update VII 10:15 AM: Scott at Election Projection has posted his final projections.

22 Responses to "Election day open thread"

Little Miss Chatterbox says:

November 7, 2006 at 12:14 am

Thanks so much for the links and for helping spread the word. Its going to be a nail biter here tomorrow and the senate race and amendment 2 are crucial races for me.
Marshall Art says:

November 7, 2006 at 1:04 am

I must admit that my thoughts are somewhat fearful. All this talk of Dems polling big has taken a toll. Anxiety is high and as I think about it, I’ve felt this way since 9/11. The thought of Dems taking control of House or Senate is frightening. It seems to me that keeping control should be easier than wresting it away from the other side. But I’ve heard too much talk from so-called right wing people who claim they’re fed up and want to teach the GOP a lesson. What kind of lunatic idea is that? Where are their heads at? Everyone has a problem or two with this administration. But the real problems that allowing Dem control would bring will dwarf any caused by poor immigration policies or spending too much. I hope that those who’ve said that will have calmed down enough by election day to think straight and do the right thing.
Kevin says:

November 7, 2006 at 6:15 am

I predict that I will wake up on election day at 4:30 in the morning!

UPDATE: I was right.
Kevin says:

November 7, 2006 at 7:34 am

“Bad officials are elected by good people who don’t vote.” – Church sign in Missouri (heard on radio).

Get out and vote. And forget the dems and reps, vote green. Not the party, the person. We’ve had representatives that are whitish, yellowish, blackish, darkish, but never greenish! Stop oppressing them. Vote green today.
PCD says:

November 7, 2006 at 7:57 am

WSJ story on new watchdog groups

These new groups claim to be fair and nonpartisan, but I’ll believe that when they start filing complaints and lawsuits against the Democrat ballotbox stuffers, espeially in Philthydelphia and Chicago.
benning says:

November 7, 2006 at 9:00 am

I voted! It wasn’t anywhere close to being as busy as it was in the 2004 General Election. But there was a line. Only the third time in the last decade I can recall waiting in line.

As always, I thanked the Poll workers as I left – they do a good job and they work a very long day.

ID security was hightened in Pinellas County. I have a mailing address I’ve used for nearly 20 years. My Voter Registration card shows my home address. I had to go to an Election Clerk to get okayed. That was a first. I didn’t mind. She called up the chain of command until somebody said I was okay. Must have seen my voting record, huh?

Also, this time the election machines were turned around so the voter faced the hall. Before, when you stepped up to the machine, your back was to the hall and the people. More security? Dunno.

Happy Election Day, everybody!
seejanemom says:

November 7, 2006 at 9:20 am

When I am Queen, we shall all be required to take this little POLL TEST that I invented last night. It will insure that you are an AMERICAN IN YOUR SOUL and your blood is red white and blue, NO MATTER THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN.
Severian says:

November 7, 2006 at 10:13 am

Well, it’s started:

Mayhem in Philly

Not content with behind the scenes voter fraud, the local Dems have decided to up the ante and go for outright violence and intimidation. Way to go guys. Of course, this will invalidate the election only if a Republican wins, if a Democrat wins it’ll be attributed to just voter exuberence.
The Political Pit Bull says:

November 7, 2006 at 10:25 am

Election ’06: Let The Games Begin

I’ll be covering all the breaking election news here today with video from time to time, so stay tuned. I’m also working on a special election treat for my fellow wing-nuts that will go live later tonight. I’m not going…
Big Bang Hunter says:

November 7, 2006 at 1:38 pm

– Good show on smash this morning ST… you still sound sugar-plum sweet, even with “la grenouille dans votre gorge”…. …. (no it’s not something nasty all you evil minded Rethuglicans…. *chuckle*)

– Bang
Big Bang Hunter says:

November 7, 2006 at 1:45 pm

– I posted about the vandalism in NJ at Kean headquarters in the other thread, although I can’t find a link, but apparently the nutcase’s are out in force today, Drudge has a long list of voter and precinct worker “exuberance” already like this one.

– Election day, in the future, may change the old saw to “Vote early and take a body guard along!”

– Bang
Big Bang Hunter says:

November 7, 2006 at 2:40 pm

– Lorica…. here’s a site talking about the high security the networks are putting up to “protect” the exit poll reports this time around. Heh. I think the Left-leaning companies don’t want to get stuck on stupid till 5 in the morning like they did in ’04.

– Bang
Lorica says:

November 7, 2006 at 2:51 pm

LOL But Exit Polls aren’t accurate either. How many conservatives tell the media what they want to hear when it comes to exit polling??? I have never been in an exit poll, but I would tell them I voted for the Dem. – Lorica
Steve Skubinna says:

November 7, 2006 at 3:22 pm

Likewise, Lorica, no exit pollster has ever approached me. Just as well, I’d damn well refuse to answer, as I bet many others do, or give spurious responses. Dante left out the special circle of Hell for exit pollsters, unless it was dropped in a clumsy translation.
sanity says:

November 7, 2006 at 4:06 pm

Just got back from voting.

Here is my experience….

2 people under umbrellas outside half-heartedly giving out political paraphernalia, into the garbage it went as soon as I was out of sight.

Inside there wasn’t any kind of wait, which was nice.

What suprised me was that did NOT ask me for any photo ID, or voters registration card. All they asked me to do was fill out a voters registration card, esentially my name and address, they checked it against there print sheets. I didn’t fill it out exactly like their sheet showed, so they asked me to fill in the extra portion (my middle name) on the registration form. They didn’t ask to verify at all, just told me to write it in.

Checked me off and sent me on my way. Not a big deal for me, since I am legal to vote, but if someone had a name that could be on their books, they did not verification at all, just the name that was written vs what was on their print sheets.

ST, not sure if you or anyone else here enjoys country music, but here is the PERFECT music video from her called Politically Uncorrect.

Video can be seen HERE.

Great video.

And to give credit where credit is due….saw it at The Life of a Neurotic Mom first.
Severian says:

November 7, 2006 at 4:11 pm

Here in Florida. No lines, only two people voting at 10:30 at my precinct. They said that about 100 people had voted since 7 am, about 30/hour average. Traditional paper ballot with optical scanner. In and out in less than 10 minutes.
Great White Rat says:

November 7, 2006 at 4:18 pm

Stopped by the polling place on the way home from work and was the only one there. But I was voter #417 in the district, which is more than the usual turnout by 4pm.

No checks of ID or anything else here. You give the poll worker your name, they find it in the book, and if you know the correct address and your signature looks close to the one on file, you’re in.

Voted for the RINO, of course. Since I hadn’t been contacted by ACORN or any other Dem group, I’m only going to be voting once. Does that qualify as voter disenfranchisement? $:-\$
stoo says:

November 7, 2006 at 5:15 pm

Not election related at all, but funny. Faith Hill at the CMA’s last night.
Lorica says:

November 7, 2006 at 7:30 pm

I consider Faith Hill only alittle better than I do the Dixie Chicks. She said that she would never ever come to this community, because out largest auditorium only holds 14,000 people. So I only consider her reaction par for the course. I was shocked at how well Sara Evans did considering all of her troubles lately. She also sang one of my very favorite songs. – Lorica
forest hunter says:

November 7, 2006 at 7:30 pm

stoo: The word heard round the world. WHAT!!! I certainly hope the dhimmi’s can repeat it at their acceptance speeches.

Maybe it will be election related after all.
forest hunter says:

November 7, 2006 at 7:31 pm

My words for Faith…..Just breathe.
sanity says:

November 7, 2006 at 9:03 pm

[chuckles]

It was a botched joke….

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