Election Day Experiences

Nov. 2, 2004 — -- What is it like at polling centers across the country today? Here's a sample of comments from the ABCNews.com election message board.

Mythical_WMD I voted as have millions … we know there are trends emerging, polling, turnout numbers … the suspense is just killing me … I have to wait til 8 tonight? My gut is in knots.

Original_Skeepoola: I just voted in Pittsburgh and the lines are impressive More than 50% young people and I had to wait on line for over 2 hours.

dotties_mom: These were the longest lines I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it wonderful???????

republican4truth: I could not believe the long lines even though the polls had just opened. Viva Kerry/Edwards!

HeatInOhio: It felt good to vote. My wife and I voted Bush, but at least people are getting out there excersizing their right. That is one of the things that makes this country so great.

smartvoter: This morning, when dropping my kids off at school, I passed a polling place that had people backed out to the main road and down the sidewalk. It looks like a huge turnout. (I'm in Phoenix.)

kerry_Is_The_MAN: Well folks, it will be decided today … regardless of who wins, lets please all put our country first.

piratelt: No matter who wins, no matter what the Outcome, the name calling must stop and we must get behind the winner either Bush or Kerry. Let us remember that we are at war with the Terrorist, and we shall not have them divide us.

It is a great thing to see people debate and have passion for the election, but after the election, put it all aside and give the winner a chance. It is what strong democracies do.

stevebaxx: Paper punch cards, no chads!!! I CHECKED!

FlamingModerate: Nevada has the cool new electronic machines (and yes, they do have a paper trail). After some very minor glitches first thing in the morning, they worked great.