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GNU Free Documentation License  ctvoterscount.org Luther Weeks ue, 02 Mar 2010 15:01:21 GM It would serve the voters of Connecticut much better if Election Day Registration (or EDR) were available at each . polling place. as is the case in five (5) of the six (6) states with EDR as of 2006. Connecticut could follow the examples ...  tbnweekly.com unknown ue, 09 Mar 2010 06:05:20 GM Mail ballots are not accepted at . polling places. . For a list of . polling places. and information about mail ballots visit, www.votepinellas.com or call 727-464-6788. On the ballots. Residents of the town of Belleair will vote for two of ...  perspectives.pamelavarkony.com Pamela Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:25:00 GM According to CNN, a woman standing in line to vote said it was her way of fighting back at the terrorists, another, who brought her two young daughters with her to the . polling place. said she had heard bombs go off and was scared but ... From Google Blog Search: "polling place"  news.google.com Signal While a voter can cast their ballots at any polling places around the city, Santa Clarita officials said they would prefer if you voted at the polling place ... and more » news.google.com BBC News A clubhouse at a golf course on Skye has been suggested as a polling place during the General Election. The post office in Sconser has previously been used ... and more » news.google.com SalemNews.net The first one is the Lisbon polling place , which had been at Quinn Chevrolet, which closed in November. The board is seeking permission to use the Methodist ... From Google News Search: "polling place"  upload.wikimedia.org 713px x 965px | 238.30kB [source page] Despite a massive line of people waiting for the polls to open this morning when I went to vote just now I discovered no line whatsoever What a letdown I wanted to do some sacrificing  phillytrib.com 317px x 475px | 39.50kB [source page] In addition to a full slate of candidates including district attorney a range of judicial seats and city controller Philadelphia voters on Tuesday will be asked to consider two  sunidesus.net 333px x 500px | 17.30kB [source page] to vote for either of the main party candidates So I went with a third party candidate that I respect like and agree with on most of the issues Anyway here s my pics for today From Yahoo Image Search: "polling place" How do they determine the location for each voters polling place? Q. how do they place you where to vote? I never knew it was a big deal?? thanks guys! Asked by moniCACA! - Thu May 7 19:34:41 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. poll location is based on address. they actually have a roster of registered voters posted at the poll for "poll watcher" to see. It is a huge job to run a poll. It is set up the night before and they have to be there from 6am until they balance all the signatures with the # of ballots cast. I was a "precinct inspector" for the general election so I know this is accurate. I am also working at a poll for the 5/19 special election. Answered by San Jose - Thu May 7 21:09:19 2009 How long was the wait at your polling place and where are you from? Q. I'm from a small city near Akron, Ohio and I got to vote as soon as I walked in Asked by Stripe - Tue Nov 4 12:30:15 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. I live in Ohio too! I live in a small town, less than a 20 minute wait. The ones down town were liek 2-5 hours wait! I was like HECK NO, lol Answered by Ayla - Tue Nov 4 12:35:14 2008 Would offering flu shots at a polling place be considered bribery or 'paying for votes'?
Q. In Houston, TX an insurance company (I believe it was) offered free flu shots at polling places to residents in low income areas in order to encourage increased voter turnout. I thought it was a good thing because elderly people would get two benefits - to vote and the free flu shot. The Republican party threatened to sue the city because most of the polling places that they offered the shots in were in low income areas. So the city withdraw their approval to avoid a law suit. One other little thing - this must of been the LEAST reported news story because no one I asked about it had heard much about it and I thought it was a big thing. I thought I'd ask the question here - what do you all think? Was this an illegal act? Asked by samsam1s - Tue Nov 7 17:04:02 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Shotys are a very political thing. Most people completely misunderstand shots. They are of no benefit, except to the drug companies. Do NOT get vaccinated. A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease. There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous. Just sit back and think for a while. Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body. We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune. The Vaccination Hoax If you go to… [cont.] Answered by David W - Fri Nov 10 11:03:41 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "polling place" See also:
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