Today I got my absentee ballot! Hooray for democracy!
I voted for President and for the House seat currently occupied by Doc Hastings. I didn't feel right voting for any of the other issues, though I would have liked to. I feel like, as a citizen abroad for such an extended period, I certainly still have the right to be represented in the federal government, but it's not reasonable for me to be voting on local issues that won't affect me.
Of course, given the liberal bent of Washington State, as far as the Obama and McCain campaigns are concerned I voted six months ago. I hope I live to see the day when every vote actually counts, and you don't have to live in a state that is precariously balanced between conservative and liberal for your interests to get attention from presidential candidates.
Monday, October 27, 2008
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I dunno- having lived in a swing state (PA) during the last election, I've got to say it's much more pleasant being in a state (CA) where the results are already known and you don't have supporters of both sides knocking down your door to tell you to register.
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