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By Shannon

November 12, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

And what is goin on with issue 6? Never did hear if it passed or not.

By Shannon

November 12, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Lea.. maybe the reason you’ve always voted at a church.. is because they have parking lots.. for MANY to park their cars!! Duhh. Have u ever voted on a Sunday? NO.. prolly cuz the church needs their parking lots and extra rooms back for service. Suppose we could all go down to the local Kmart parking lot. Whatever! If it bothers you so much, maybe you should have mailed in your vote and stayed away from those awful churches. Get over it already!

By moose

November 8, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Roger Reynolds got re-elected. What a thief! rogers/reynolds=CROOKS. Property values down 10% and most everyone’s property value goes up? What a freakin joke. How in the heck anyone could vote for this criminal is beyond me. If you voted for him and your taxes go up you get exactly what you deserve! 1300 sq ft house w/10 acres of land, some land is just brush, some woods. $3100+ before tax hike. Eyes in the back of your head Mr. Reynolds? Better watch out you thief SOB!

By pollworker

November 6, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I worked the polls at a NE Dayton precinct, all of the machines were working, no lines longer than 15 minutes. It was excited to see families of all races come in together. Individuals in poor health still coming out to vote. Many first time voters. I was frustrated by the Secretary of State confusing the process with two lines, & forcing us to promote paper ballots. Yes, they should be available, but should not be used as a second voting procedure. We invested too much tax $$ in the machines.

By Thomas D. Porter

November 5, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

I must say the preceding comments on this “comment site” are very entertaining. Yesterday, I went to my poling place in Hamilton, Ohio, at the Stephin Badin High School & had no problems, no waiting lines, very helpful pole workers. I used the computerized voting machine with no problem.

Although my candidate did not win, it should be a most interesting 4 years with the candidate that did win. We all need to support our new president in these very difficult times. We are all Americans.

By Dennis Kelly

November 5, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Oh, I wanted to add, poll workers get about $100 to work over 15 hours - no one is doing it for the money!! It’s a very long exhausting day, but the time goes quickly and you meet a lot of great people. Every poll workers does their best to make the experience a good one for every voter and we had many tell us they appreciated what we were doing - as usual, my trust in the goodness of the vast majority of people was reconfirmed.

By Dennis Kelly

November 5, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Worked a 15.5 hour shift in SW Clark county. It was a great experience and although many came early, no one had to wait more than and hour and spirits were very good and no one complained, although a few decided to return later when we had no lines. Great turnout percentage in my precinct - many first time voters who were quite excited and many people who needed some help due to their health. A great example of America at it’s very best - now let’s all agree to give this new man a chance!!

By Denise

November 5, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

You know, it is really sad that some people are continously griping and want things THEIR way. I am apalled at some of the comments on this thing. Get over it and thank the LORD you woke up this morning and were able to take another BREATH out of your spoiled, whiny, selfish bodies! STOP COMPLAINING! You can’t fix it!

By Eichenholz

November 5, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Very smooth at Smith Elementary School in Oakwood at about 10 a.m. on Election Day. The wait was about 10-15 minutes, but you could get through faster by using a paper ballot. The poll workers seemed to have everything pretty much under control.

By ann

November 5, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

I voted for McCain not because I felt he was the best choice, but he has experience. The problem with this country is a Congress and Senate who wont work for this country and support the President. I hope and pray after hearing from every black person on TV today get over the fact Obama is black he isn’t he is bi racial and should be judged not by his color. Let’s see and judge this man as a man as new elected President time will only tell how what type of leader he is.

By sad

November 5, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Upset with Moraine - Sonny is doing an excellent job - I am embarassed to say I live in Moraine. Who is that crazy Danny??? the only reason Sonny was voted out was because everyone listened to Danny?????….It is not because Sonny was not doing a good job. Ignorant people voted him out - The reporter from Dayton Daily didn’t help either. She repeated the same boring news about Moraine over and over. Sad isn’t it - The will all have to face the good Lord (if they make it to Heaven)

By null

November 5, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Thanks to all the liberal idiots that voted the Talawanda Levy in effect. Just one or two questions. First off all, the ignorant college kids you talked into voting for this levy, HOW MANY ARE GOING TO ACTUALLY BE PAYING FOR IT. Answer: zero.

Second : Alot of people are struggling to survive and can barely pay there property taxes. You all have achieved causing people to lose there homes they so dearly worked for. It will be interesting to see what this number will be.

Mark Butterfield was a dope smoking loser when he went to Talawanda. ASK anybody from his class. Don’t act like your important Mark because NO one RESPECTS you.

By ChekWriter

November 5, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

I voted by mail. I live in Oregon. Boy, it sure sounds so much way. I cannot remmeber any one day in the past in Los Angeles, Ca., of waiting for long minutes or hours to VOTE. Something is wrong with your local government leaders to let that happen. For you to turn around and leave the polls, tells something about you. YOU DO NOT CARE. YOU ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY that your ancestors fought so long and hard and gave up life and limb so you could DO SO.You Have DISRESPECTED THEM 100%.cw

By Greg

November 5, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

I bought into the “massive turnout” hype and showed up to my polling place early to avoid the crowd. BIG MISTAKE…everyone else had the same idea. I ended up waiting in line 30 minutes. When I drove by my polling place on the way home from work (when I normally vote), there was no line. Lesson learned… I’ll vote at my usual time next election.

And did I hear this morning that turnout wasn’t even as high as it was for the previous election?

By j

November 5, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

WE now have a new president elect. I voted for McCain. I am a Democrat did not agree with Obama views. WE ALL GOT TO BACK OUR NEW PRESIDENT

By Paul

November 5, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

As far as my voting experience, I zipped in and right back outin Huber Heights, as far as how it turned out, my flag will be at half staff until Obama is tossed from office. I take comfort in my strong belief that he will be a one term president.

By me

November 5, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

im just glad its over, tired of hearing about it and just want it all to go away…we all knew obama would win this election, if not all of america would be pegged as being racist….he still has to porve himself in first term, just like anyone else would.

By Nancy Henson

November 5, 2008 6:48 AM | Link to this

Voted in Centerville at, arriving about 6:45 am to find a long line waiting outside. The reason, I believe, was a totally backward system at the tables. The elderly woman checking names was not in good health, and it took forever for her to find names in a spiral notebook. What happened to computers? After I received my card and voted using the electronic ballot, I had no idea what to do with the card and had to ask someone who said, “Give it to Steve.” Of course, I had no idea who Steve was.

By Dissatisfied non-voter

November 5, 2008 6:30 AM | Link to this

Couldn’t vote. It appears in 1988 when I registered someone in MIAMI COUNTY failed to recognize a birthyear mistake. Funny it should come up after 20 years. After I have voted several times. But was told I hadn’t voted in 17 years abnd absenteed balloted for several of them. (Of course, 1 year they never received the ballot back) Wouldn’t have mattered anyway. After this sour experience not planning on voting again.

By cynical-guy

November 5, 2008 1:46 AM | Link to this

I really had to think hard before I voted for President today. With 2 such miserable frauds, Obama and McCain running in the Presidential race neither presented much of an alternative to the status quo. I couldn’t work up enthusiasm for either major party candidate. Bob Barr, Charles Baldwin and Ralph Nader all looked much better. I even toyed with the idea of writing in Pat Buchanan for President and Paul Craig Roberts for VP…

The embrace of globalization and subordinaton of national interest to corporate domination has made voting in this election an utterly wasted effort.

I showed up at the polls to vote on local and statewide issues and only incidentally bothered to cast a vote for President.

The issue which most concerned me was Centerville’s attempt to acquire Washington Township. I don’t want any part of Centerville or the income tax they would impose. The fact that Centerville makes outrageous expenditures was clear on election eve. For example, drive over to Centerville and have a look at the nearly three-quarter of a million dollar “bridge to nowhere” which Centerville has erected on the I-675 / Rt 48 overpass near Alex-Bell.

If there’s an example of fiscal irresponsibility and municipal mismanagement this series of stone encrusted pillars and superfluous pseudo cast-iron fencing is surely it. The City cut down a perfectly functional safety fence which hadn’t even had time to rust to build this arrogant memorial to municipal arrogance and ambition. Absolutely maddening in light of the present economic deterioration of the area and the continuing fears if not misery felt by many area residents facing job losses.

I’m not at all impressed by the flashy fiscal irresponsibility of Centerville.

Overall, my expectation for the next four years is more of the same economic deterioration. Obama has shown he’s as willing as Bush or McCain to continue the offshoring and import of Third World workers.

It will be amusing to see how Obama deals with the mounting middle class job losses. Obama and other Democrats have been able to blame the Republican free traders for quite some time. Now that they are in power I hope they face an angry and impatient public. Dems have had the best of both worlds with Bush in office: the opportunity to blame the economic problems on the Repubs while pocketing plenty of K Street contributions.

By Voter

November 5, 2008 1:24 AM | Link to this

First, no literature is to be inside the 100 foot line. Someone should have spoken to a polling place official, the election board or the Sheriff’s dept. Workers were short-handed as more were needed - you get paid for working the polls. Conflicting instructions have appeared in guides used by pollworkers requiring calls to the Board. People bring in improper ID - esp. waiting 3 years to change addresses on it. More calls for that. Places other than churches are used - schools, FOE bldgs, etc

By mad

November 5, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this

Im not to happy i now have to pay an income tax in west milton after chosing to live in a township. They are now going to to use land that was donated to them from a private donor. Its not like west milton is land locked like oakwood is, they should have done this some where else!

By Blah

November 5, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

Mine went very smoothly at Miami Valley Academy. People were friendly. Lines weren’t long. Weather was great. I was proud to put my 2 cents in. Now, it’s time to work on solutions to all these problems facing the nation.

By JobsandMoney

November 5, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

I am terribly disappointed by those voting down Issue 6 - are YOU going to personally give jobs or money to the 5000 employees, and the 2600 construction workers who will now lose out? How do YOU feel about the millions of dollars annually that leave Ohio to Indiana and Kentucky casinos? Oh wait, that’s right, I forgot YOU like to take those ‘business trips’ to the boats to schmooz - really disappointing. The other states’ casino operators are laughing all the way to the bank.

By zaxl

November 4, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

mailed it in last monday. couch voting is the best

By jeremy

November 4, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

Geo, as long as they are at least 100 feet away (laws vary by geography), they are fine. Don’t let that stuff cloud your judgment.

By Geo

November 4, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

I voted today in Washington Township at the Elmcroft Nursing home. I was pleased to be in and out within 30 minutes, however, I was not pleased to see a man standing in the parking lot holding a “Judge Adkins” sign. I thought people could not campaign outside of a polling place. For that reason alone, Judge Adkins DID NOT get my vote.

By disfranchised

November 4, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

I feel disfranchised. I went to my polling place, and because I was black, I wasn’t allowed to use the touch-screen voting. They even made me drink out of a different water fountain. I’m disfranchised, and I want change!

By b-creek voter

November 4, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

voted at BCN this morning. Stood in line for 1 1/2 hours. Precinct 9 is entirely TOO LARGE! Option for paper ballot voting was never mentioned until I got up to the table. Many people left because the lines were too long. Very discouraging!

By Missi

November 4, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

I voted in Kettering at Sugarcreek Church. Got there at about 4:45 and there was no line. Was in and out in under 10 minutes. The workers were super nice and very helpful. It was a great experience! I’m sorry some of you are having a hard time.

By LINDA

November 4, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

I VOTED AT PRECINT 22H THIS MORNTING AT 6:30 AM AND I WAS A LITTLE DISTURBED TO SEE THE POLL WORKERS BICKERING AMONGST THEMSELVES, AND APPEARING VERY UNORGANIZED. I REALLY FELT BAD FOR THE LONG LINE OF PEOPLE WAITNG IN LINE BEHIND ME. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO HAVE SEEN SOME YOUNG,ENERGETIC, HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TAKE OVER THE POLL WORKER RESPONSIBILIES TODAY. NONE THE LESS I VOTED BECAUSE I KNOW MY VOTE COUNTS!!!!

By Yikes Dayton

November 4, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Seriously, is it my imagination? I have read for weeks nothing but people’s bitter, angry comments regarding the election and Lo and Behold they all seem to be coming from Lefty Dems! What is truly the matter with you? You liberal’s are scheming, mean, hateful people and I thank God I’m not one of you!

By Too Bad

November 4, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

I find it very disheartening to read these posts.Obama has run on a platform of change and bringing us ALL together to work as one to make this country great again. And yet,these posts are so divisive and derogatory toward each other.How will we ever come together with these attitudes.Freedom is the ability to think for ourselves&exercise our rights to voice an opinion.Please,we’re Americans..let’s show the world we can look forward together no matter what our ethnicity.

By John F

November 4, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

TO crazy in cville- I too had a woman in Miami Township wearing a Palin/McCain t-shirt while voting. I mentioned it to a poll worker that shirts bearing political endorsements were not allowed, and I was told to mind my own business.

By Gramma

November 4, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

No wait at 1:00PM at Elmcroft in Washington twp. BUT: An Obama supporter was approaching people within the 100 feet from the polls line and shoving a list of “candidates for change” on people as they approached the entrance.

By crazy in cville

November 4, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Polls in WashTwnshp went quickly but for 2 things. 1st: lady wearing McCain/Palin shirt when voting. Thought that was against the rules? Being Centerville, only if in an Obama shirt would have she been thrown out. Think I am kidding? 2nd: a rude man in line went into another line he thought was shorter and became angry when his 1st line was moving more quickly. I am sure his gas guzzling oversized SUV was illegally parked; that is the self-entitled attitude in Cville. All others waited politely

By John F

November 4, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Hopefully, the neo-Republicans get routed tonight. It is going to take a long time to repair the damage these morons have done. True conservatives have left (and are leaving) the party in droves. It is time for us to take the Republican party back from the christian Zealots. People like Boehner McConnell make me sick, and they need to leave. THey are stupid white trash, and they need to be set at the curb for pick-up.

By Mark

November 4, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

there were probably 100 people in line at 6:30 this morning and someone kept farting. I stunk up the church hallway. I felt sick.

By Glus

November 4, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

I have been called racist on these blogs for pointing out the facts.

By b

November 4, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

There did not seem to be any cross-referencing done between the paper ballot and the touch screen. It looked like an unscrupulous person could vote twice!
We had a one hour vote at 6:30 this morning. The main slow down seemed to be the pollworkers unfamiliarity with the system.

By Don

November 4, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

CAT-

I will have to agree with you.

By USAF Veteran

November 4, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I voted this morning in Fairborn…no line, no problem. Makes me laugh at all the people who stood in line for hours for early voting to avoid standing in line. LMAO!!!!

By CAT

November 4, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

I was talking on a blog the other night & repeatedly got called a racist for what i said and I was told I kept bringing up the race card when all i was doing was presenting valid facts about Obama and i did not say one thing racist! Yet has anyone seen the video on foxnews of the black panthers standing in front of the polling station with night sticks??? yet nothing is done nor said. Now isn’t that racist? I’m just curious to know what the rest of the people on here thinkin,both white and black

By Nicole

November 4, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

no one care who you voted for or why…they want to know what your experience was like, and when did it become ok to be little of look down on other simply because of their views and opinions,this people dont act on them, so dont be rude, i know we all have the freedom of speech, but why make someone ashamed of their views because they aren’t the same as yours, they are just opinions and not one persons are right or wrong….you should all be ashamed, i see now why the rest of the world hates us

By jeremy

November 4, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Please be aware that if you had any problems or saw anything you believe was handled wrongly, you should:

1) contact the BOE

2) call 1-866-OUR-VOTE

3) contact your local and/or national party HQ

By freedom to choose

November 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

This is to be about the voting experience. Please just vote and whoever the poor soul is that becomes President, Vice President, Judge, whomever, I want you to know that you will be respected if you are faithful and honest to your office. I support our freedom to agree or disagree but see no need to be nasty. The Vandalia, Helke Rd, site was very good overall. The doors did not open at 6:30 but started a bit later. Took no more than 20 minutes or so after I got into the voting area

By Voter'08

November 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

I voted in Fairborn at a church on Dayton Yellow Springs Rd. The machine I used worked fine, but the one next to me stopped working part way through someone’s ballot.

By Michael in Washington Twp

November 4, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

I voted today at noon, here in Washington Township. There was no line at all. I was suprsed how quick it was, literally 10 min in and out. I was told the lines at 6 am were quite long, which is when i originally thought I would go, now im glad I waited.

By nObama

November 4, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Oooooh a PhD. Apparently you didn’t pay attention in Economics. If you tax the people who give out jobs, i.e. the vast majority of those making $250,000 or more, they will not take a loss in profit and given the current state of the economy, they will not likely raise prices, they will cut jobs!! Econ 101. However you went to Maryland, Liberal capital of the east so your definition of Econ 101 is likely “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need” just like Comrade Obama

By Lea

November 4, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I don’t think it’s Beavercreek, I think it’s having to deal with idiots that makes normal people so rude when working the polls. Also if we’re supposed to have separation of church & state why have I ALWAYS voted at a church in Ohio?

The question was about our experiences, not a forum to spew vitriol and put-downs, and continue a campaign. That said… DONALD DUCK ‘08!

By Becca

November 4, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Went to John Hole elementary school in Centerville around 3pm There was no line at all. There were 2 machines open when I got there and 4 when I left.

By to nObama

November 4, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

If you want to play the education game ok… MBA from UD magna and Pd.D from U of Maryland in Management so what??? The point is you are a bible thumping shove it down our throat “Christian,” whose time has come and gone. You won over America for the last 8 years but now you have overstayed your welcome. Honestly please just stay home today, you will do America a favor!

By tonObama

November 4, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Actually if you had an MBA you would know that Obamas polices are polices that will help the middle class in this country which is who spends all of that money at places like Kohls, Target etc. The consumer spender is the backbone to the economy if people are not spending then this country goes down the tube. I think you might want to check where that MBA is from, because I have a feeling you bought it on Ebay from a diploma mill lol! By the way if you want to play the ed game MBA UD Ph.D U of M

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Did you really think about this at all? Oh well, our system of democracy says we vote and we choose by free will and our guaranteed constitutional right, protected for 200+ years by poor bastards like me. Maybe that’s why I take it so serious. I love my country and I fear my government. Happy election day, May god be with us!

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Do you really think taxing people who make $250,000 a year is fair? If you do, it’s only because you don’t make $250,000. Do you really think a guy who got that much money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is going to “fix” them? Do you really think a first term senator who has never been in a leadership position, or held responsible for his decisions should be President of the United States?

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

So many fought, defended and died for our right to choose. It is so sad that most Americans don’ take the time before choosing by doing their due dilligence and studying and making the tough choice of what is right for America. Instead they willingly, almost anxiously, buy into the proverbial “snake oil salesman” who will fix everything for everyone. Give me a break!

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

This guy is a freakin’ “Brand” who used $230 million (that’s right kids,$230,000,000.00) marketing the brand to good old American consumers whose past is littered and filled with questionable associates. Most are admitted haters of democracy, and capitalism. His record, and I might add his only record, is as a “community organizer and state legislator” in the same area that is notably and factually in worse shape than it was when his butt showed up.

By Outraged GOPatriot!!!

November 4, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

THE VENDORS OFFERING FREE GOODIES FOR VOTING ARE MEMBERS OF A LIBERAL CONSPIRACY!!!

Krispy Kreme’s free donut looked suspiciously like an “O” for Obama. I demanded a cruller cut into an “M” for McCain, but they refused! No more KK at my KKK meetings!

The free coffee at Starbucks is the KENYA blend!

And ultra-liberal Ben and Jerry’s claimed they were out of “Stephen Colbert’s AmeriCone Dream” and offered only hippie flavors like “Half Baked” or “Imagine Whirled Peace”!

America is doomed!

By Outraged GOPatriot!!!

November 4, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

THE VENDORS OFFERING FREE GOODIES FOR VOTING ARE MEMBERS OF A LIBERAL CONSPIRACY!!!

Krispy Kreme’s free donut looked suspiciously like an “O” for Obama. I demanded a cruller cut into an “M” for McCain, but they refused! No more KK at my KKK meetings!

The free coffee at Starbucks is the KENYA blend!

And ultra-liberal Ben and Jerry’s claimed they were out of “Stephen Colbert’s AmeriCone Dream” and offered only hippie flavors like “Half Baked” or “Imagine Whirled Peace”!

America is doomed!

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, Barack Obama has the same supporters, acquaintances and alliances for more than two decades. The surprising and very concerning thing to me is the obvious apathy or non-consideration that most Americans give this.

When you evaluate someone who consistently aligns themselves with radicals, liberals, socialists and crooks,and then evaluate their track record of acheivement you get the answers to their character, principles, values and future performance.

By nObama

November 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

nObamamoron: Actually it has nothing to do with his race; it has everything to do with not wanting my great country becoming the next Soviet Union, which we will be well on our way to if nObama is elected. I am well educated (MBA) which is why I can see what is coming unlike the rest of you Obaaaaaama sheep.

By NO.ID.

November 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

My wife and I both voted downtown Dayton across from Sinclair, we were never asked for any I.D. How can this be?

By Jeri

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Cont’d Interested people were given paper ballots, but the people working were just overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. They asked for ID’s, but they obviously couldn’t remember how to check people in. It was a slow process. However, I was finished by about 6:50 AM, so that wasn’t too bad. The worst part was that the staff didn’t even have enough pens for us to use when completing paper ballots instead of waiting for a machine.

By I-Work

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Shirley - Ohio Grace of god?? The true reason is the heroes who defend this constititution.

I-Work-2
Thank you for contributing to this economy. The 3 people I encountered this morning were not properly doing their job at the polls and with the importance of this election, it upsets me. Volunteers still need to follow the rules.

Life rewards deserve, not need, and most Americans are about to get just what they deserve.

By Stephen'sKimberly

November 4, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Joan- You are so right! However, there are many out there who do not want to see others have any of the things they want or feel they are entitled to…it is the sad truth of the times. It is a biiter root of hate and ignorance and unfortunately it is a root that has historically survived great efforts to overcome… The free wills that we each were given, unfortunately will lead some to traumatic existences and ultimate hell on earth and beyond. I join you, however, in your hopeful outlook

By Jeri

November 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

My husband and I arrived at our voting location of Southminster Church in Centerville about 6:20 AM where there was already a line of about 25 people waiting inside the building. The first issue we encountered was that two of the four electronic voting machines were not functioning. A gentleman was trying to fix them, and eventually got one of the machines working by about 6:45 AM. When I left at 7:00 AM, there were still only three machines running.

Interested people were given paper ballot

By nobamamoron

November 4, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

nObama you are about as educated as that gun in your hand you hillbilly. Let me guess you have the rebel flag tatted across your chest,,,, THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN!!!! Ya dumb hick!

By Nik

November 4, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Tbird65, I would wager no one ahead of me voted on any policy stand, race driven votes ONLY, since there was 15 black voters ahead of you. How would you know what their politics views are. You have no idea what their thought process is and what their views are. So please tell me, just who are you to judge. For once honestly its nice to have such a choice in the presidential race and yes I also all for Biden being VP.

By nObama

November 4, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

If nObama manages to steal this election, I will not recognize him as my President. I will also be one of the first to rise up, Bible in one hand, gun in the other, when nObama starts to “Change” us into the USSA

By Joan

November 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

By 7:30 p.m. everyone who desired to voice their choices have done so. Can we Please put away all this calling of names, defamation of character just because a person believes differently, and above all let’s put the racial problem in the far back and our future in the front. All of us want jobs, places to live, health care and above all the peace and contentment to pursue those desires. Please people, come together WE ARE THE MIAMI VALLEY.

By votedafewtimesisintrouble

November 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Just an fyi Voted a Few times, you have to sign in to DDN and they can track your IP address it isn’t that hard and if you did vote more than one time and they find out who you are, you are guilty of a felony and will lose the right to vote ever again!

By brunnegd

November 4, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

The question was about voting experience, not your personal political views. I took about 50 minutes to vote, 8 to 9 am, in Beavercreek, only because I waited on the electronic machines. Those using paper were in and out in about 20 minutes. I oppose early voting, except by nail-in ballot. Early voting opens the door for too many opportunities for fraud (ACORN!). The solution is more polling locations and machines, which would aviod the long lines.

By Voted a Few times

November 4, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I had the day off and wanted to try this, I voted 3 times already today,,,,,what a JOKE. This will be a mess tonight. This lady just asked me how to spell my name at one place. I honestly don’t believe she could read. We went to the K’s in her book and I pointed one out and said THAT’S ME and signed it like the other guy did.

By Kim

November 4, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

My voting experience was pleasant at the poll. This chain of comments, however, is utterly disappointing. It doesn’t matter who our president is if the people of this country are so hateful toward each other. No man or woman on earth has a chance when this is the clay they are given to mold. Good luck to whomever wins, they will need it.

By Caucasian

November 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I am a 56 yr. old, married (for 35 yrs.), white, employed woman who is also a Democrat and I voted for Obama, not because he is a Democrat or because he is black or biracial, but because I agree with his polices and disagree with McCain’s. (Also because Palin is a freaking wacko.) To Democrat for McCain: Get the Hell out of my party! We don’t want bigoted jerks like you!

By Last Day

November 4, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

I’d just like to say that I’m a life-long “conservative” and today I voted for Obama. Race had absolutely nothing to do with it. I looked at their positions on key issues and who they had chose to surround themselves with both now and assuming they became president. Everyone in this country has one equal vote, and trying to marginalize one person’s vote because they belong to some demographic you don’t like or associate with is exactly the opposite of what this country is supposed to mean.

By Sboro voter

November 4, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

It took over two hours to vote this morning in Springboro where there were only four booths and paper was the only option. Never again. From now on I’ll vote absentee.

By Jason H.

November 4, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Voted around 12:15 at Vineyard Church in Beavercreek, everything went very smoothly. No lines, no downed machines. Was in and out in under 15 minutes.

By Karen

November 4, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Well after sitting through lunch break and reading some of this I can understand why Dayton is going downhill so fast.

Voted 6:30 this morning in Huber Heights, no problems ID’s checked. In and out in 20 minutes.

By Stephen'sKimberly

November 4, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

tbird65 - Do you REALLY believe those folks ahead of you were not using their brains?? You must have several homes like McCain or have unethically forced your way into your current position…maybe you have no idea what being disenfranchised means?? Maybe that’s why you belive a man hell bent on war and hand-outs to fatcats should lead this country at a time of major financial crisis, etc., or maybe you think a women who has difficulty conjucating verbs & formulating complete sentences should.

By TeachPeace08

November 4, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

jeremy, can we be friends? Really… Your comments are gospel.

By Will

November 4, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

No matter who wins as president, watch what happens to our Senate and Congress balance of power. Starting in January heed the words of a great senator,”gird your loins” and buy some peanut butter.

By TeachPeace08

November 4, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

tbird65, It’s interesting to me that anyone would equate casting a ballot for the McCain/Palin ticket as “using your brain.” Although “McCain: and “brain” is a cleaver rhyme, the Republican ticket became extremely anti-intellectual when he picked Palin as his VP to try to trick women and fundamentalist Christians into seeing past his regularly moderate opinions and vote for him. I have not been tricked. Obama ‘08!

By OBAMASGIRL

November 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

AFTER CASINOING BECOMES LEGAL AND OBAMA WINS, WE CAN BET OBAMA ALSO WINS IN THE NEXT FOUR YEARS AS WELL. ITS A NEW ERA, GOOD RIDDANCE BABY BOOMERS, DIE ALREADY

By Alicia

November 4, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, 9:30 was too late for me to be able to vote on Issue 52. It’s a tragedy for Dayton Public.

By Shirley - Ohio

November 4, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Squirrellgirl, you must believe the sky is falling if you believe someone voted 3 times without identifications.

I voted this morning at Mack Memorial Church of the Brethren on Salem Ave. they started out disorganized, I still cast my vote and arrived at work on time!

By jeremy

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Dearest Republicans and other (i’m looking at you, “Democrat for McCain”) whiners:

Stop moaning. The people of these United States are Doing Their Thing. The next president won’t be your little evangelical white pet unless your childish attempts at voter fraud, intimidation, and rigging somehow manage to be successful. Which they won’t, because most of you can barely work your internets without asking for help from younger, smarter, less oafish people.

Love, jeremy.

By tbird65

November 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

I have voted in Jefferson township now for 32 years . I have ALWAYS been the one of the 1st at the poles when they opened, and rarely ever saw any others.Today at 6:30am there were 15 black voters ahead of me in line. All I heard was Obama-Obama-Obama.I hope I am wrong, but I would wager no one ahead of me voted on any policy stand, race driven votes ONLY. Ignorance may win the day, too bad…………….Use yor brain, VOTE McCAIN!

By Stephen'sKimberly

November 4, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Democrat for McCain is in for a RUDE awakening… “Those” kinds of comments will soon have no place in respectful conversations and he/she will then only be able to converse with other idiots. It is sad that ‘some’ folks refuse to be lead by what is right and what is good. We can disagree with one another but ignorance is still bliss. I am so glad President Elect Barack Obama will be recognized world-wide this time tomorrow. God Bless the USA!

By Sam

November 4, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

 Calm down gang, nobody is going to be persuaded at this point and by tomorrow I'll either be praying for my candidate or praying I was wrong and praying for the other candidate.  Either way, we are on the same team as soon as the polls close.
 No problems voting in Miamisburg...I was feeling a little retro so I got a paper ballot with no waiting.

By Avon

November 4, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

I-work, it’s cool. There’s never anything wrong with good “conversation.” It’s just when emotions get involved things tend to become skewed. But now Mr or Miss Dem for McCain/Palin, you’re right it’s based on race. That’s why you are voting the way you are. Hey, at least you’re honest.

By HUH??

November 4, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

TO: $140k Obama is a Democrat…the term is 4 years…black people did not “built” this country…

By TeachPeace08

November 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe how many people complain that many black people are voting for Obama brcause he’s black. You can’t make that critique if you’re white. Black people SHOULD be proud that someone who is 1/2 “black” has come so far, after all the oppression and nonsense the race has endured. Americans, overall, should be tired of white patriarchal society. You see what it’s done to us. WE SHALL OVERCOME! (With peace and love and equality.)

By $140,000

November 4, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

ALL Yall NEED PRAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Respect who ever wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OBAMA/////McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Scratch

November 4, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Jeanne, I also voted at Smith School in Oakwood shortly after you did. By 8:00 (probably earlier) all the machines but one were working, and no one was using the paper ballots. They even made announcement “No waiting for paper ballots!” and still almost everyone wanted to use the machines.

By Kathy

November 4, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Got to poll at 1:30 — no line, no wait. Local poll workers said they have managed well with little wait all day. All 3 Washington Twp Polls on McEwen Road had no lines when I was there…

By Will

November 4, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

No problems in Washingtontownship at Watts MS at 11AM. Well organized and thanks to the poll workers for a challenging task. May we all try to work the polls in the future rather than complain. Less than 10 min using paper ballot. Privacy may be of issue at certain stations. GO USA

By Nicole

November 4, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Democrat for McCain

How do you know how these “type” of people are voting?