Archive - Nov 6, 2006

Date

Monday night predictions

I figure that since I'm a self-appointed pundit on politics, I should put my reputation out on the line and set out my predictions. I've been doing a lot of reading, but I'm certainly not an expert. You might want to check out Chris Bowers' predictions, Chris Cillizza's predictions and Joseph Knippenberg's predictions for people that probably know better than me. Remember my buddy in the trenches who had wise words and predicted a Democratic gain of 19-24 seats.

Take Your Camera to the Polls

I went to a weekend concert of Sweet Honey in the Rock, who worked a number of pro-voting messages into their a cappella harmonies. Their advice: take your camera to the polls.

Given all the hoopla about voter suppression and voter fraud, as well as the new concerns about electronic voting systems, I think the advice is sound. Go with the assumption that you won't need it, but turn it on as you walk in the door. If something untoward happens, take a picture of it--a bad ballot, an intrusive political volunteer, a lengthy line--whatever prevents you from voting accurately and freely. If you have a digital camera with video capacities, capture it on video.