The waiting game

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This is the calm before the storm in newsrooms across the country. We’re waiting for results to start coming in and once they do, it will be a mad race to get them posted online and start preparing stories and charts for the morning paper.

Candidates are nervous no matter how secure they think their victories should be. A victory party could easily turn into an event to console one another.

Voter turnout looks good

1 comment November 4th, 2008

I voted about 7:30 this morning, which is about an hour and a half later than I normally go to the polls.

For the first time in my 35 years of voting, I had to wait in line. I didn’t mind. In fact, I was thrilled to see so many people taking part in our democratic process.

There’s no substitute for Election Day. I know early voting and absentee ballots are becoming more popular, but I think Election Day should be special.

If you want to vote today and don’t have a way to make it to the polls, Democratic candidate for Winnebago County Board Chairman Paul Gorski reminds us that you can call 815-968-7575 if you or someone you know needs a ride.