Video of 104-year-old's early voting story goes viral: 'Now I can die happy!'

[demmiblue]

Source: The Hill

A 104-year-old New Yorker named Ruth went viral over the weekend when her early-voting story and passionate call to vote was shared online.

Journalist Faith Salie shared the story through pictures and video on Twitter Saturday after accompanying Ruth, whose last name was not shared, to early voting.

"She was born before women had the right to vote," Salie said of Ruth, adding that the centenarian's first vote "was for FDR."

In one video, Ruth was asked if this was one of the most important votes she has ever cast in her lifetime.

"This is hands down, without exception and I'm talking about the first World War, the second World War and every other election before or since. This is it," she replied. "That's why I'm so thrilled that I'm still alive."

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/522829-video-of-104-year-olds-early-voting-story-goes-viral-now-i-can

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Queen.

[ffr]

1. Let tRump try to investigate her for saying that.

I dare him!

[riversedge]

2. whow. so lovely. Thank you

Lovely

[hamsterjill]

3. What an absolute inspiration.

Thank you, Ruth.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

4. 104 is the new 60

[BumRushDaShow]

5. OMG that first video - she didn't mince any words!

Damn. She's got some good genes.

[niyad]

6. Dear Ruth, you are not done yet. You have to stick around to celebrate on January 20th 2021, at

the very least!!!

You are an inspiration, and we, your sisters, thank you.

[texasfiddler]

7. What a wonderful woman.

[iluvtennis]

8. 104 year old Ruth looks great - love her! nt

[Renew Deal]

9. To be fair, she's probably been saying the same thing for the last 20 years.

[LisaL]

10. Lets hope she says the same for another 20.