Well I just came back from voting. A few interesting things I noticed.

[Waltons_Mtn]

First, let me tell you that I live in a very red county in Texas. Some may question why I even bother, but I do anyway.
One of the things I noticed was that there were no lines. Not like 2010. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. I also notice that there were NO signs out front for any Democrats! Not that there were many on the ballot. Most of the Judges and school board were all unopposed. A lot of others were Repug versus libertarian. (I left them blank.)

There were people out front of the building handing out mini American flags and a TEA party newsletter (well within 150 feet, by the way). One lady approached me asking if I would like to have a newsletter. I, almost politely, told her, "No, Thank You." But the best part was as I parked my car there were five kids getting out of the car next to me. All of them looked 18 to 21 years old. I bet it was their first time voting. They were CLUELESS as to what to do. All five of them were asked if they wanted the newsletter. ALL of them declined. This one small thing gives me hope.

[Speck Tater]

1. I have several crazy Republican relatives.

I just thank my lucky stars that they all live in solidly blue states. Because of that I don't need to worry that I can't convince them to vote the right way.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Your story gives me hope too...thank you for sharing it. The kids are the future! n/t

[DMacTX]

3. I'm in Guadalupe County, Tx. also very red,.. no drama voting, just some very old Romney folks

sitting outside.

almost felt rude for declining their literature the other week.

[Waltons_Mtn]

5. I tried not to be rude when I answered her.

But just the words TEA party makes me have a visceral response.

[barbtries]

4. take it where you find it.

i think i'd do the same in your situation. which must suck.

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. A good friend in Mesquite says she experienced the opposite

She voted last week, said the polls were packed, and there were more African American voters than she has ever seen at the polls.

[Waltons_Mtn]

7. The area I am in is mostly white oil industry types.

Not seeing much in the way of enthusiams from these mostly republican voters.

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Oh yeah, that does make a difference.

[PATXgirl]

8. I too live in a very red county in TX and

Early voted this past Monday. There was a small line, not many signs. There was a "Voter ID Required" sign out front. But I went in prepared with my voter registration card and drivers license.

The woman who was handling registration is a former neighbor. One of the first in our area to have a "Taxed Enough Already" sign in her front yard. I'm sure through mutual friends she knew I support Obama. She snatched both my cards from my hand and shoved my license back at me. Was pretty short with me when I asked a question.

I just smiled back, knowing that while my vote may not count much in my state, getting under her skin made my day.

[Waltons_Mtn]

10. Good on ya!

Oh and Welcome to DU.

[PATXgirl]

13. thanks!

[DUgosh]

11. Medina county courthouse

No republican signs in Hondo at all! Several Obama, had to go nearly to Kerrville to see my first RR signs

[northoftheborder]

12. Those of you who are church goers, how would your feel if a Tea Party member passed .....

....out literature in a study class? It happened here, and disappointed and angered me, but I said nothing except "no thank you".