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Laura PourMeADrink

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105. It is. And preparing mentally so won't be as devasted when he steals it.

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Thu Sep 24, 2020, 08:00 PM

Sep 2020

But like my sister said, "think of it this way, if he's in there again we will be 50% through with him"

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Hazmat suit up! If you are brave and able...vote in person. [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 OP

That's what we're doing in Georgia. nt Ilsa Sep 2020 #1

Me too in TX. I do think people should check their rules Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #3

Well my state counts absentee first. LisaL Sep 2020 #6

I'm going to vote early in GA in person. themaguffin Sep 2020 #87

Have you seen a printed hard copy of your vote? Ilsa Sep 2020 #90

what..?? themaguffin Sep 2020 #92

You should really worry more about proper respiratory protection. LisaL Sep 2020 #2

Huh? Thought hazmat suits were the full monty? Was just a Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #4

Not all hazmat suits include respiratory protections. LisaL Sep 2020 #5

My bad :) Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #30

You know what, I go to the grocery store with a mask. I can do my part to save the Republic Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #39

Yeah, but if you already ordered an absentee ballot - bring it with you! consider_this Sep 2020 #53

We have not received our ballot...in Ohio they don't send it out until I think Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #54

If in OH, IMO, use the mail in and do it early - see my post #58 below! consider_this Sep 2020 #59

I am taking my ballot and voting in Person, Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #83

You might get stuck with provisional ballot consider_this Sep 2020 #86

You made me think....last week trump encourage *guess his followers to Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #60

I was told I could turn in my ballot and vote early. If not, will put in drop box. But ohio Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #84

If your ballot gets there before the election day, it will be among the first to be counted. LisaL Sep 2020 #98

In Oh if you requested absentee they won't let you vote in person on a regular ballot. LisaL Sep 2020 #66

I have not done it yet, but was told to bring ballot with me. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #85

Interesting. LisaL Sep 2020 #95

Voting early in Ohio. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #7

Me too Maeve Sep 2020 #35

I signed up too...I know and you know it is life threatening but I will suit up and do Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #55

Or, if your state uses electronic voting machines, vote with a paper ballot. foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #8

Me, too, in Texas. marble falls Sep 2020 #9

TX doesn't allow people to vote absentee unless they have an excuse. LisaL Sep 2020 #14

Its changed for Covid, they sent my ballot without any problem. Trumps suing ... marble falls Sep 2020 #70

Can you vote at any poll site in your county? They switched to that in Mclennan TX. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #32

We have two polls in town and I've never waited in line behind more than 10 people ... marble falls Sep 2020 #65

Lol. I've been practicing holding my breath. Hoping I can Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #77

I'm a left handed dyslexic. I don't dare try for the one minute mile! marble falls Sep 2020 #78

Vote with a hand-marked paper ballot, if at all possible. RockRaven Sep 2020 #10

Yes, guess we are between a rock and a hard place. 1) safest Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #33

Haven't seen a paper ballot in over twenty years. marble falls Sep 2020 #79

absolutely.... VarryOn Sep 2020 #11

That's what the ballot tracking is for. LisaL Sep 2020 #12

Ballot tracking is a great idea... VarryOn Sep 2020 #16

No, thank you. LisaL Sep 2020 #17

I'm thankful you and others... VarryOn Sep 2020 #20

Last I checked on TX rules do not mention drop offs but believe it or not Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #36

?? Wow! Karma13612 Sep 2020 #41

They probably meant absentee ballot application, not the ballot itself. LisaL Sep 2020 #42

You're right! Thanks Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #51

Even if your ballot is accepted...if Trump gets a court to throw out absentee ballots in say Ohio, Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #57

I have been debating whether I want to mail in ballot or vote in person this year. kentuck Sep 2020 #13

So we should listen to his nonsense and do what he says? LisaL Sep 2020 #15

He's going to continue to talk bullsh*t. kentuck Sep 2020 #18

And I am going to vote by mail. LisaL Sep 2020 #19

You are lucky in OH! consider_this Sep 2020 #58

We some good points with mail in voting. LisaL Sep 2020 #63

In other words he or devious aides are figuring out ever possible Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #46

Btw, question....re:electors. Don't get that. He'll already have Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #48

Does your state use electronic voting machines? foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #21

The fear of Trump declaring early win based on in person vote is not justified for many states. LisaL Sep 2020 #22

My state doesn't start counting votes until election day. foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #23

My state has a very secure mail-in system. kentuck Sep 2020 #29

OH does too. LisaL Sep 2020 #47

Yea, I can early vote starting Karma13612 Sep 2020 #43

That is my thinking. I also am working the polls so I can make sure everyone gets to vote...got Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #61

Voting in person right next door; my San Francisco neighborhood won't have no fucking trumpskis. NBachers Sep 2020 #24

"Trumpskis'. Love that! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #49

I've worked retail every bloody day of this pandemic pecosbob Sep 2020 #25

I know! Been dreaming about the voting machine for 4 yrs. nt Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #50

I have been voting by ballot for 20 years. I am going to continue to do so. Vivienne235729 Sep 2020 #26

Wish I could, but it's 5000 miles to my polling place DFW Sep 2020 #27

That's what we're doing in my family. Crunchy Frog Sep 2020 #28

Well, I don't really have a choice but to do that. GoCubsGo Sep 2020 #31

I am voting early in Ohio...in person. I will wear a mask Fuck Trump. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #34

Already voted in Virginia yesterday. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2020 #37

Voted in Michigan yesterday. Deposited my ballot in the local drop box. Kaleva Sep 2020 #38

We have to wait until after October 6th to vote in OH. LisaL Sep 2020 #44

I voted as soon as I got the ballot from the post office! Kaleva Sep 2020 #45

Makes sense. LisaL Sep 2020 #71

This election is not the time to wait till the last minute before sending the ballot back. Kaleva Sep 2020 #89

Will they start counting them? Before 11/3? Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #52

In OH, they start counting ballots before the election. LisaL Sep 2020 #56

I heard they don't count the ballots...votes-until the day of the election and if they have extended Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #68

I just read that Michigan democrats want to change the rules and allow ballots to be counted before LisaL Sep 2020 #73

That is a good idea. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #82

See this chart to see how it works for your state. consider_this Sep 2020 #62

This is a great chart! You should post in a separate thread! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #91

Thanks for your suggestion. consider_this Sep 2020 #93

I wish when orgs have great info in a table they would Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #96

I saw that however... consider_this Sep 2020 #97

Really? Cool. CNN headline had FBI looking into it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #100

Guess we'd better keep and eye out. consider_this Sep 2020 #102

Yet even for us here who are in the top quadrant of "Informed" its Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #103

this is exhausting and soul sucking! hang in friend! EOM consider_this Sep 2020 #104

It is. And preparing mentally so won't be as devasted when he steals it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #105

We will not allow it!!! consider_this Sep 2020 #106

They just changed the law to allow the ballots to be processed the day before the election Kaleva Sep 2020 #88

I'm gonna put on my mask and go octoberlib Sep 2020 #40

I wrote to Biden campaign yesterday afternoon for guidance consider_this Sep 2020 #64

I am sure strategy has to vary from state to state considering all the different rules. LisaL Sep 2020 #67

Then they should alert voters. consider_this Sep 2020 #72

Which is what would happen in OH if you requested absentee-you can't change your mind LisaL Sep 2020 #74

Biden campaign needs to get the word out consider_this Sep 2020 #76

Paper ballot IN PERSON on first day of early voting here in New Mexico. n/t MFGsunny Sep 2020 #69

Hopefully all usual ways fo voting are still valid consider_this Sep 2020 #75

I find it curious when they say Reps are more enthused about voting Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #80

Early voting here in FL (that will be 3 vote...me, the Mrs and our older daughter) Roland99 Sep 2020 #81

Vote early. Drop off your ballot if possible, in person if you can be safe, by mail if you must lagomorph777 Sep 2020 #94

That's my plan. A HERETIC I AM Sep 2020 #99

Nope, voting by mail! nt USALiberal Sep 2020 #101