It's SUPER Tuesday...

Kristie · 02-05-2008, 12:29 PM

get out there and VOTE!!

do your due diligence as an American Woman today and enjoy the priviledge of being able to vote (remember.....men never wanted us to be able to have the opportunity to vote! we should never forget that...)

If you want to shout to the world who you voted for, go for it...you don't have to state why cuz it's really nobody else's business...

I would have voted Obama but i didn't get the stupid registration thing in, in time...Even after trying to persuade the DNC and county recorder, they said there was no way i could vote since my voter id would still state "no party" even though i changed it the DAY AFTER registration was due and have a reciept to prove it....that's my own idiotic fault and i won't be making that mistake again. I'm really pissed off about it.

So... anyways....Let's ROAR a bit and make some changes this year!!!

amelia · 02-05-2008, 01:35 PM

We have a closed caucus here in Colorado. I'm registered as Unaffiliated so I cant caucus tonight.

I found out too late that I had to be registered as Rep. or Dem. by Dec 5. I'm so annoyed that I can't caucus tonight. But, now I know to register as a Dem or a Rep. by the next election. But, if I had known to register myself in time, I would register as a Dem and I would have caucused (sp?) for Obama.

In other states that don't have a closed caucus, do you have to be registered as a Rep. or a Dem. in order to vote today? Can you vote for anyone, or do you have to vote for a person in the party that you are registered for?

Kristie · 02-05-2008, 01:44 PM

yea....i think it's ridiculous that unaffiliated or no party people can't vote....it's like you have to be part of a cliche in order to gain admission.. haha

SeatClutcher · 02-05-2008, 02:46 PM

On my way to vote right now! I hated having to register with a party, but fuggit. I already knew who I wanted to vote for in the primary, so I chose that party. Come election time, if I change my mind, it doesn't matter what party I registered with, so no harm no foul.

Regina · 02-05-2008, 03:23 PM

We had our's last week...Florida. I was only going to vote for the issue in our state, but at the last minute, I changed my mind and voted for a candidate too, when I saw how close two were....quite honestly, at least in my party, I can't see too much of a difference between all of them.

My husband is more of an independent, and me I am affiliated with a party since the day I turned 18. I love politics, and I remember almost breaking up while we were dating because I thought he was clueless (which, at the time meant that he didn't agree with me...ha ha). I have matured, at least a little bit, since then, but elections are always a hot spot in our house.

Regina · 02-05-2008, 03:26 PM

Oh, and my opinion use to be "if you don't vote, then you shouldn't complain." Since the choices in this election seem so similar, I now have changed my opinion on that and understand why some people choose not to do so. Myself, I will still vote, but I can honestly understand why some don't.

SeatClutcher · 02-05-2008, 05:02 PM

Ian and I have talked about that - each of us is pretty sure we might have to rethink our relationship if one of us were way too politically different minded. Such as if one of use wholeheartedly supported someone in office the other thought was an absolute mistake of nature and the worst possible thing that could happen to a nation of people.

Mistress Trista · 02-05-2008, 05:30 PM

My dh and I just don't talk about it. Keeps all the argueing at bay...

I always vote though, so I will always have a right to bitch..LOL.

FilleBelle · 02-05-2008, 06:54 PM

I am totally excited about politics in this election year. I think the way all this plays out is going to be very interesting. I just voted for Obama in the California primary.

Elections are a hot button issue with my bf and I, too. We have fairly similar basic values, but our politics differ enough for us to argue about it if we let it get too far.

spotty4 · 02-05-2008, 08:13 PM

I voted for Obama.

Normally in California, if you registered independent (like myself, amelia, and Kristie), you cannot vote on a party's ballot. But for some reason in this year's CA primary, independents were permitted to vote on the Democrat ticket. However, if an independent wanted to vote on the Republican ticket, she would have had to register Republican.

But that's just for primaries. For an official election, there is no party-line ticket. As an independent you can vote whatever party you like ... mix and match ... choose your own adventure ... all is fair!

02-05-2008, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	It's SUPER Tuesday... get out there and VOTE!! do your due diligence as an *American Woman* today and enjoy the priviledge of being able to vote (remember.....men never wanted us to be able to have the opportunity to vote! we should never forget that...) If you want to shout to the world who you voted for, go for it...you don't have to state why cuz it's really nobody else's business... I would have voted Obama but i didn't get the stupid registration thing in, in time...Even after trying to persuade the DNC and county recorder, they said there was no way i could vote since my voter id would still state "no party" even though i changed it the DAY AFTER registration was due and have a reciept to prove it....that's my own idiotic fault and i won't be making that mistake again. I'm really pissed off about it. So... anyways....Let's ROAR a bit and make some changes this year!!! __________________ www.jetcareers.com

02-05-2008, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
amelia Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 650 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... We have a closed caucus here in Colorado. I'm registered as Unaffiliated so I cant caucus tonight. I found out too late that I had to be registered as Rep. or Dem. by Dec 5. I'm so annoyed that I can't caucus tonight. But, now I know to register as a Dem or a Rep. by the next election. But, if I had known to register myself in time, I would register as a Dem and I would have caucused (sp?) for Obama. In other states that don't have a closed caucus, do you have to be registered as a Rep. or a Dem. in order to vote today? Can you vote for anyone, or do you have to vote for a person in the party that you are registered for? __________________ Mom to 2 wonderful kids.

02-05-2008, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... yea....i think it's ridiculous that unaffiliated or no party people can't vote....it's like you have to be part of a cliche in order to gain admission.. haha __________________ www.jetcareers.com

02-05-2008, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
SeatClutcher Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 939 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... On my way to vote right now! I hated having to register with a party, but fuggit. I already knew who I wanted to vote for in the primary, so I chose that party. Come election time, if I change my mind, it doesn't matter what party I registered with, so no harm no foul. __________________ Blog: Jet Careers song "Freedom of choice isn't the same thing as being pro-choice." - said by a voter at the RNC

02-05-2008, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 1,038 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... We had our's last week...Florida. I was only going to vote for the issue in our state, but at the last minute, I changed my mind and voted for a candidate too, when I saw how close two were....quite honestly, at least in my party, I can't see too much of a difference between all of them. My husband is more of an independent, and me I am affiliated with a party since the day I turned 18. I love politics, and I remember almost breaking up while we were dating because I thought he was clueless (which, at the time meant that he didn't agree with me...ha ha). I have matured, at least a little bit, since then, but elections are always a hot spot in our house.

02-05-2008, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 1,038 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... Oh, and my opinion use to be "if you don't vote, then you shouldn't complain." Since the choices in this election seem so similar, I now have changed my opinion on that and understand why some people choose not to do so. Myself, I will still vote, but I can honestly understand why some don't.

02-05-2008, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
SeatClutcher Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 939 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... Ian and I have talked about that - each of us is pretty sure we might have to rethink our relationship if one of us were way too politically different minded. Such as if one of use wholeheartedly supported someone in office the other thought was an absolute mistake of nature and the worst possible thing that could happen to a nation of people. __________________ Blog: Jet Careers song "Freedom of choice isn't the same thing as being pro-choice." - said by a voter at the RNC

02-05-2008, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mistress Trista Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, Tn Posts: 554 Recipes: Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... My dh and I just don't talk about it. Keeps all the argueing at bay... I always vote though, so I will always have a right to bitch..LOL. __________________ I tried to be good...but I got bored.

02-05-2008, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
FilleBelle Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The land of swimming pools and movie stars Posts: 329 Recipes: Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... I am totally excited about politics in this election year. I think the way all this plays out is going to be very interesting. I just voted for Obama in the California primary. Elections are a hot button issue with my bf and I, too. We have fairly similar basic values, but our politics differ enough for us to argue about it if we let it get too far. __________________ Caitie, sometimes girlfriend to Kevin, a Trans States FO based out of IAD

02-05-2008, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
spotty4 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Capital City, USA Posts: 1,237 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: It's SUPER Tuesday... I voted for Obama. Normally in California, if you registered independent (like myself, amelia, and Kristie), you cannot vote on a party's ballot. But for some reason in this year's CA primary, independents were permitted to vote on the Democrat ticket. However, if an independent wanted to vote on the Republican ticket, she would have had to register Republican. But that's just for primaries. For an official election, there is no party-line ticket. As an independent you can vote whatever party you like ... mix and match ... choose your own adventure ... all is fair! __________________ http://shelleypotts.com Wedding Pictures!

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