[Howlin]

Two things I would like to request, if anyone has them at hand:

1) A handy "checklist" of the races for tomorrow, so we can mark them off as they are "called" on Tuesday night.

and

2) A list of the candidates that Bill Clinton, et al., have endorsed and/or campaigned for so we can MARK THEM OFF as they are defeated!!!

[Howlin]

Let's get ready to RUMBLE!!!!!

[per loin]

It helps to keep in mind that "having a life" is just a crutch for those with insufficient bandwidth.

[mystery-ak]

I just hate it when my everyday life interferes with my time on FR....one thing that I have learned is that the crock pot is my friend.

[Quilla]

This thread is going to be a classic. I hope some enterprising freepers will also include suggestions on "how to look like you're working when breaking news hits the fan".

[jrhepfer]

Be patient.

Close counts, voter fraud, last minute candidate replacements, just wait... it's gonna be a rollercoaster! The precedents set by E-2000 for counting every vote until it looks "right" will be in full effect in the close races. Voter fraud will bring lawsuits trying to find loopholes where the dead actually CAN vote. "Disenfranchised" voters who were too damn dumb to realize that their candidate wasn't on the ticket anymore (quit because he was loosing) or they failed to realize that the soul of their beloved candidate had left this world (God rest his soul)will no doubt sue to change their votes.

It's going to be a week, maybe more, before we know what the final tally is. I hope I'm wrong... but my advice is to be patient.

[hellinahandcart]

I got rid of my fiance. It freed up huge blocks of time for freeping. ;D

I also took the precaution of telling friends and family NOT to call me tomorrow, because they will surely get a busy signal.

I will be voting in the morning and working as a poll-closer in the evening---and will be right here at all other times tomorrow.

[Petronski]

We desperately need a 'chatroom' like that used on Election Night 2000. That was a night I will NEVER forget, not just for the news events, but also for the online commiseration that helped me keep my sanity.

We need a chatroom in which the dialogue can be ARCHIVED (wow would I love to have the transcript of 2000).

Also, FreeRepublic could crash.

[Can i say that here?]

This is my first election since I found FR. Thanks to you guys, I have become the source of valid information for all of my friends.

I am home for a week w/my wife and brand new baby boy who is already a life long freeper. He and I will be on here all day tuesday. This is by far the greatest website on the planet. You guys are awesome.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Hi, There!

There is much still to do - hopefully some Freepers will be able to keep walking precincts and getting out the vote on through the end of voting time tomorrow!

Second - I plan to not once one second of network television. NONE. It is CALCULATED AND PLANNED to discourage voters.

Any Freeper who casts an eye on one second of ABCCBSNBCCNN or MSNBC or CNBC - should go sit in the corner with the dunce cap on.

THE MEDIA ALMOST STOLE THE 2000 ELECTION FOR ALGORE - AND YOU (WHOEVER WOULD DO THIS) WANT TO GIVE THEM ONE SECOND OF YOUR ELECTION RESULT WATCHING TIME??

One more thing - I plan to spend Tuesday evening in prayer -away from the computer and away from the Television. I will come here on Wednesday morning to get the "results". Because we know that the Demonrats will be challenging every election result that does not go their way. We also know they might find a way to bring on an attack against this country. They will do anything to stop a celebration of victory.

We must not COUNT on celebrating. We must COUNT on praying with thanksgiving and praise!!!! And then praying some more because like 2000, the results - even if good - will NEVER be allowed to be a cause for celebration by Hillary's Demon Horde!

So, bottom line - all - get OUT and work or if you can't leave the computer - for God's sake - all - pick up the phone and call somebody you haven't talked to lately to ask them to go vote the "right" way!!! (END OF LOUD MESSAGE)

[TonyInOhio]

A handy "checklist" of the races for tomorrow, so we can mark them off as they are "called" on Tuesday night

I don't have a checklist, but I'll share my personal "bellwether" races:

1. NC Senate, Dole Vs. Bowles - a Bowles win will mean tough sledding for GOP Senate candidates to the west

2. MA Governor - Romney vs. O'Brien - I see a Romney win as a hint of a Republican tide

3. KY-03 House - Northup vs. Conway - If Northup holds off the fast-charging Conway, if looks good for GOP intensity

4. FL Governor - Bush vs. McBride - a resounding Bush victory will again confirm the intensity of the GOP turnout

Taken together, these races should give an idea of the evening's trends. I expect relatively early calls for this group.

For myself, I intend to vote early and pray a lot. :-)

Tony

[pfflier]

Anticipate the obvious:

1) The media will support any Demoncrat

2) Any Republican leading will be labeled as "surprising" or "upsetting"

3) Prepare to hear about a blizzard of Demoncrat lawsuits challenging Republican wins

4) Expect gloating about Demoncrat wins

5) Expect every Republican loss to be tied to President Bush's failed domestic agenda

6) Don't b!tch about any of this if you didn't vote

[JoeSixPack1]

When FR is down, first thing you do is start a giant pot of CHILI.

Then change the cats box
Vacuum the living room carpet.
Check on the chili
Check FR to see if it's back up
Two shots of whiskey (JD or Chivas)
Check the chili.
Polish the engine covers of your Harley.
Clean your desk.
Pay the bills you found under the old fritos bag on your desk.
Check the Chili.
Check to see if FR is back up.
Wash your truck.
Steal some chili and eat it.
Call girlfriend and ask if shes naked.
If not, check FR again.
Read local online weekly store circulars.
Buy something.
Polish chrome covers on saddlebags and tourpak of your harley.
Check the chili.
Clean one bathroom.
Check FR.
Take a cold shower and a hot shave.
Check to see if exotic dancer neighbor is sunbathing again. (This is also step 3 & step 5)
Take a nap!

Single retired life is good :-)

[strela]

My day on Tuesday will start at about 4 AM. I will be the election judge in my precinct, so I have to get the polling place ready, put out signs, rope off the 100-foot barrier (no electioneering zone), get the ballots ready, and make sure there is PLENTY of coffee for me and my clerks.

From 7A to 7P, I'll be there making sure that everything goes right and that state law is followed to the letter.

At 7P, I'll take the ballots back to the county seat for counting (with a sheriff's escort), finish up the paperwork, then (maybe) have time to hit the local party's watch party a few blocks away. I am taking champagne, party favors, and my laptop to try to get a few potential Freepers hooked. Hope I get time to use all of them.

So, if I'm not here tomorrow until late, you'll know why.

[TonyInOhio]

I forgot to mention in my last post: National Review online did a fabulous job updating the results in the 2000 election, and I plan on keeping their site open in a second window all evening.

I recall vividly the real-time numbers coming in from Florida as the last couple of counties were tallied. The Bush vote margin started at 50,000 or so, and dwindled by the minute to a bit over 2000 before the race was called. I alternated between sweating profusely and shivering from the chills. :-)

Tony

[Petronski]

Chill champagne. Just in case...

[Mamzelle]

I am putting my digital camera in my handbag--but since my area is Republican, I don't think that corruption at the polls will need to be sustected.

Ladies, put that camera in your purses. You never know. You are not allowed to photograph inside the polling places, I am told, but you never know what'll be around the building. It would have been a good thing in 2002 if all Floridians had taken their camcorders with them at least to the doorway of the polling places. It's one thing to be a witness, quite another to have pictures and audio.

[Nuke'm Glowing]

AND TO ALL FLORIDA VOTERS THIS IS A MUST:

YOU MUST VOTE OUT FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE HARRY LEE ANSTEAD!!!!

He's one of the idiots that created the Algore mess in 2000. Get rid of this bum.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

I just hope the stop the lies in the Frankel vs. Talarico race.

[RobFromGa]

I just hope FREE REPUBLIC is up to the task and doesn't melt down.

[strela]

1) A handy "checklist" of the races for tomorrow, so we can mark them off as they are "called" on Tuesday night.

Not the greatest list, but ...

Governor's races