Long line in Decatur

[klook]

I got to the polling place at about 6:45 a.m., and the line was already way down the sidewalk and going down the street. A number of blue shirts in the crowd, but no hoodies. Definitely the largest turnout I've ever seen in this precinct, one of the most heavily Democratic in Georgia.

The poll workers did an outstanding job, with good humor, of keeping things organized and flowing. I didn't see any trouble.

I had a slight annoyance with the Diebold voting machine--the card didn't work, so I had to return it to a poll worker, who re-initialized it. Then I was able to cast my ballot.

As I left, a young woman sitting on top of a car was playing a guitar and singing (couldn't quite catch the words, but I heard the phrase "Don't Ask - Don't Tell" at one point). She wore a homemade T-shirt reading "Lick Bush - Beat Dick." She said, "Thanks for voting," and I said, "You bet."

This is the best feeling I've had voting since my first vote - for McGovern in 1972. I think my guy will do a lot better this time!


The Nation, 10/25/04

[xultar]

1. YO! I'm in GA right now. Thanks for the report! n/t

[Laelth]

2. Excellent!

That's what we want to hear!

:dem:

Kerry on!

-Laelth