Dad and I will be gone 06-08

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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6783 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, June 07, 2010 - 6:29 pm:    It's that time of year again. Dad and I will be performing our civic duty and working the primary election as poll workers. That means we'll be gone all day tomorrow (that's from 6 AM to at least 9 PM). Please go easy on mom and Mary while we're gone mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6784 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 9:41 am:    THE POLLS ARE OPEN! That's what my dad shouts out promptly at 7 AM. Small lull in voters right now, and I've got a wifi connection here. Sadly, I can't log into my email, so I won't be able to respond to any email until tomorrow I'll check around the club as time allows. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9379 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 10:10 am:    So, how's turnout??? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6786 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 10:41 am:    We've had 50 ballots cast here and 44 absentee ballots returned. It will start to get really busy at lunch time and after work. But there's a few lulls in between. jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1975 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 11:06 am:    Forgive my ignorance about USA elections Mica, but what is a primary election? Jazzyvee cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 730 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 11:17 am:    In a primary election you choose the ballot of one party, and vote to select that party's candidate for the general election. As an example, before the 2008 Presidential election, Barack Obama won the Democratic Party primaries over Hillary Clinton, Dennis Kucinich, and several others; John McCain defeated fellow Republicans such as Fred Thompson & Ron Paul. Obama & McCain then ran against each other in the general election. Peter mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6788 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 11:24 am:    The primary election is where each of the political parties put forth various candidates to decide who will be on the ballot in the general election, which is held in November. It also serves as the "next election" in the ballot proposition cycle, so they don't have to hold a Special Election for initiatives. It's complicated =- and remember - no electioneering withon 100 feet of a polling place or on the Alembic Club ;) dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1429 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 12:24 pm:    "Proper decorum at all times, and no patty-fingers if you please" Kudos for your ongoing support of the election process. Mike edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 652 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 4:22 pm:    Thanks for your service to the democratic process! pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 560 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 4:27 pm:    Well, this thread seriously offends me.... Where's the link to download a grievance form? davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9382 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 4:51 pm:    Mike; in order to be more responsive to our members and efficient in our operations, the moderators have already filled out a grievance form on your behalf and placed it in the appropriate bin file where it will be dealt with fully and appropriately. No further time or effort is required of you. We know you have more important things to do, so we have taken it upon ourselves to accomplish this arduous task on your behalf. You may wish to spend this extra time that has been afforded to you at our convenient gift shop. Thanks for submitting your grievance; and enjoy your evening! pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 562 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 5:41 pm:    LMAO.... thanks Dave!!! ajdover Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 834 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 5:50 pm:    I'm offended by not being offended. I demand a recount! ;-) Alan edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 655 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 5:52 pm:    I thought I saw Chad hanging around here. ajdover Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 835 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 5:57 pm:    Chad's brother Dimpled was here too! jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1978 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 5:07 am:    Thanks for the explanations. Jazzyvee jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1979 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 5:16 am:    Thanks for the explanations. Jazzyvee mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6789 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 1:39 pm:    I can't believe how tired my old bones are from election day. We didn't roll in until after 10 pm, and the closing procedure was not without stress. Primary elections are always more difficult than general elections. Sorry folks, but I'm only in for a couple of hours today, I need some recuperation time - "see" you here tomorrow.