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LisaL

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41. Rural counties always have it easier.

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It's worth the risk to vote in person to oust Trump. [View all] Yavin4 Aug 2020 OP

Hoping some governors will develop further safeguards to max the vote empedocles Aug 2020 #1

I agree. I would say, too, that if you have a co-morbidity, go now and find an N95 mask Squinch Aug 2020 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Aug 2020 #3

and wash your clothes afterwards BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #58

and wash your clothes afterwards BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #60

Sorry for the double post BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #61

Nope, not a problem. Your original message beats repeating. calimary Aug 2020 #66

I have a fine mist sprayer filled with 91% rubbing alcohol. I just spray my mask and myself with it LiberalArkie Aug 2020 #69

Get a KN95 on line. Keep the distance required in the line. Clean your hands... LAS14 Aug 2020 #4

I would also add wear gloves to your suggestions still_one Aug 2020 #12

Gloves, goggles (or face shield) and face mask. LisaL Aug 2020 #16

For those of us who use paper ballots, bring your own pen. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #39

I tried to use my own pen on Super Tuesday Kamala4TheWin Aug 2020 #52

Thanks. I started using my own pen in public a month ago and thought it would work. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #89

But, where can you get an N95 mask bamagal62 Aug 2020 #25

KN95 can be purchased 10 for $50 here: mucifer Aug 2020 #28

You can buy valved N95s on LisaL Aug 2020 #31

menards.com sells actual 3M N95s with valves for a good price right now. LisaL Aug 2020 #32

Thanks. Just ordered some. n/t moonscape Aug 2020 #88

I bought them here. They are only 20$ for 10 cayugafalls Aug 2020 #38

Thanks. bamagal62 Aug 2020 #46

Folks, if your state allows for early voting. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2020 #5

Early voting doesn't mean no crowds. LisaL Aug 2020 #10

Where I'm at, early voting *IS* the most crowded and most risky fescuerescue Aug 2020 #18

Yep, same here in OH. LisaL Aug 2020 #22

Yep. It depends. We had the same thing happen this last election. bamagal62 Aug 2020 #26

In normal times, my actual voting place is not crowded. LisaL Aug 2020 #30

EXACTLY!! I've seen the same here ever since they started it. oldsoftie Aug 2020 #62

Early voting snowybirdie Aug 2020 #6

Considering who's manipulating the postal system, I think it's probably safer Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #63

Even if voting carried risks equivalent to storming the beaches of Normandy Cirque du So-What Aug 2020 #7

I agree abakan Aug 2020 #56

When I googled tips for standing in long lines all day to vote FM123 Aug 2020 #8

I have requested an absentee ballot. I have the option of returning my ballot to Arkansas Granny Aug 2020 #9

That's a good idea. LisaL Aug 2020 #14

Do that. I wouldn't put anything of value or importance in a mailbox right now. Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #65

People voting by mail must vote early, and confirm at least a week before November that their still_one Aug 2020 #11

I would imagine part of their plan is to delay mail voting, not_the_one Aug 2020 #55

Remember when the Trump administration and Kris Kobach wa trying to force the states to turn over Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #73

issue will be having enough poll workers, I have already committed to be one at our beachbumbob Aug 2020 #13

Yes, since many are elderly, that could be a big problem. LisaL Aug 2020 #15

yes it is, so there will areas where staffing will be THE issue beachbumbob Aug 2020 #23

That's what worries me about in person voting... 3Hotdogs Aug 2020 #17

Rachel addressed this and put out a call for young folks tavernier Aug 2020 #34

Completely agree. A one-time exposure chance is no bigger than going to the store. gulliver Aug 2020 #19

Well, I am not going to stores. LisaL Aug 2020 #20

Me either. I haven't been in a store since March 19. ooky Aug 2020 #33

I've already requested mine. LisaL Aug 2020 #43

Can someone drop your ballot off for you? Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #76

Not legal in some states. LisaL Aug 2020 #79

Last time I was an election judge our day started about 6:30 and ended about 8 pm after I finished Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #75

Absolutely it is!! We will never be a physically or mentally healthy nation until he's gone Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #21

I'd crawl on my hands and knees to my polling place. NightWatcher Aug 2020 #24

I had the tv on yesterday but wasn't really paying attention, but I heard someone say that churches tulipsandroses Aug 2020 #27

What ever it takes.... quickesst Aug 2020 #29

I'll do it if I have to. MoonRiver Aug 2020 #35

Right there with you, MoonRiver sarge43 Aug 2020 #59

He's got to go for the sake of our children and grandchildren. MoonRiver Aug 2020 #81

Yes. For the children. No higher duty. sarge43 Aug 2020 #83

Absolutely! MoonRiver Aug 2020 #85

Is it worth the risk to not vote? CanonRay Aug 2020 #36

Agree. Amazon sells disposable hazmat suits McCamy Taylor Aug 2020 #37

I live in rural NM and we never have a line to vote womanofthehills Aug 2020 #40

Rural counties always have it easier. LisaL Aug 2020 #41

Definitely voting in person Dukkha Aug 2020 #42

Yes.... paleotn Aug 2020 #44

It's broken glass time (easy for a Canadian to say, but I wish you all courage) Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2020 #45

Make Every Effort To Vote Early DallasNE Aug 2020 #47

Agree-- just wear a lot of PPE LymphocyteLover Aug 2020 #48

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #49

We will early vote in person. Baked Potato Aug 2020 #50

Ditto. First day of early voting if i'm not working the polls hubby & i are voting. onetexan Aug 2020 #53

Yes! Baked Potato Aug 2020 #54

VOTE EARLY !!! uponit7771 Aug 2020 #51

Depends on what type of voting is presented. I won't vote on electronic machines. Cetacea Aug 2020 #57

Agree!!! I will early vote! CaptainTruth Aug 2020 #64

I'm in a red district riverwalker Aug 2020 #67

Mail your ballots early cp Aug 2020 #68

Totally! onlyadream Aug 2020 #70

You can say that, and maybe you will consider me selfish for saying this. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #71

I guess the solution is then send your ballot back in as soon as you get it. LisaL Aug 2020 #78

Yes, I would also happily use a drop off box. I could wear gloves while touching the box totodeinhere Aug 2020 #86

You can vote now or join an underground resistance later. Yavin4 Aug 2020 #80

Nobody is saying they won't vote now. LisaL Aug 2020 #82

Don't be condescending. I am already well aware of underground resistance to Nazism. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #87

My mail in ballot Riverman100 Aug 2020 #72

I don't know of any mechanism to cancel your absentee ballot request. LisaL Aug 2020 #77

We're in an asymmetrical conflict right now ecstatic Aug 2020 #74

I can envision all kind of obstacles to voting on election day also. LisaL Aug 2020 #84

Extending individual commitments on this thread and this board to voters in aggregate... gristy Aug 2020 #90

I've been planning on voting early, and hoping that there isn't a big line. I also plan to register BComplex Aug 2020 #91