Posted on 10/25/2016 11:45:53 AM PDT by lacrew
First, the demographics: I vote in Topeka (Shawnee County), Kansas. It went 50/48 pro Romney last time. Its a state capital, so lots of government workers. And, the largest employers in the county use union labor. So, although KS leans right, Topeka is a mixed bag.
Second, observations: Voting was 'brisk'...lots of people moving through. Almost no 'millennials' - in my mid 40's, I felt younger than most there. Almost no blacks vs 8% black population. I could not identify any Hispanics vs 11% Hispanic population. I did not see a sea of red hats or shirts...but really Kansas doesn't consume a lot of election merchandise due to its non-swing status...and most of us were on lunch break, unable to dress to make a statement. I saw quite a few veteran t-shirts and hats, as well as license plates.
Third, why was I there: I have no idea. My polling station is on my way to work, and very handy - I've never driven across town to early vote before. I think in the back of my mind, I must fear yuge lines on Nov 8th.
Fourth, assessment: A lot of people voting, and had the same 'vibe' as the primary voting - which set records in Kansas, btw. Kansas will surely go Trump, but the large turnout makes me feel better about the rest of the country. I don't think people are skipping their lunch hours to vote for Hillary.
Here are the phone numbers (for each state) to report election fraud:
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3484590/posts
It would cause indigestion.
I don’t think people are skipping their lunch hours to vote for Hillary.....
They don’t have lunch hours since they don’t get up until the crack of noon.
The Hillary voters will no doubt ask for (and in many cases, get) paid time off by their employers in order to go vote.
[The Hillary voters will no doubt ask for (and in many cases, get) paid time off by their employers in order to go vote.]
I work for a very liberal company in NJ, near the border between Trenton and Phila. Some of my co workers were scouring the employee handbook to see if they are paid for their time off voting.
As a Republican, I take the extra effort to wake up early and get out of the door and vote on my way to work. Less chance on something holding me up, plus I can beeline home to watch the results.
The number of red shirts is not as important as the number of Brown Shirts.
Tell your lib coworkers it simply isn’t worth losing their paycheck when Hellary’s got this in the bag.
The remark makes one think that many overweight persons will not be needing a new winter wardrobe, several sizes smaller, in the coming month of January when traveling to DC to watch DJT being sworn into office.
Meh, they wouldn't be interested anyway.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Good advice!!! 8>)
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