The DC Traveler

I again visited a couple polling places in Northern Virginia, including my own, just after 9:00 a.m.  The initial long lines were gone and the waiting time to vote was under 10 minutes. 
Both polling places, along with the regular electronic voting machines, had several paper ballot stations, there to accommodate the high number of expected voters. 
Personally, I waited under a minute to check in, and less than three minutes to vote on one of the three electronic machines. All of the 6 paper ballot booths were open during my visit.
Poll workers commented on “very high” or “record” voter …read more

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This morning, during the pre-work voting rush, I witnessed huge crowds queuing up to vote.
I visited three polling places near my home in Northern Virginia before 7:00 a.m.,  and at two locations, the line s were at least double in the two most recent presidential elections in both 2004 and 2000. 
The lines at these two polling places ranged from 150 voters waiting to over 250 people lining up outside of the building, plus additional people indoors.
Strangely, at one other polling place just a mile away, there was no outside line and only 30 or so people inside …read more

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“Ballot 4 Beer“, what’s being called the biggest roaming election night party in Washington, DC, lets you cheer on your candidate to victory or drown your sorrows when your candidate throws in the towel.  
The roving party will be held at four different bars and restaurants in the heart of Washington’s political scene – Capital Hill. 
At each stop, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a highlighted drink and food specials, many with the red/blue theme, plus non-stop to-wall election coverage. Plus, there’ll be election-themed polls, games and raffles for great prizes.
Participating bars and restaurants include:

Tortilla Coast – 400 1st Street, SE
Bullfeathers …read more

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