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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?
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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!!!
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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. |