Today is the last day to vote.  For some, it is the day to vote.  For those of you who will vote today, plan on long lines, bring your ID and cell phone, and try to be patient.  Below are the links to more information about the presidential candidates by party affiliation.

Democratic Party: Barack Obama / Joe Biden [more info]

Republican Party: John McCain / Sarah Palin [more info]

Libertarian Party: Bob Barr / Wayne Root [more info]

Green Party: Cynthia McKinney / Rosa Clemente [more info]

Peace and Freedom Party: Ralph Nader / Matt Gonzales [more info]

Constitution Party: Chuck Baldwin / Darrel Castle [more info]

Socialist Party: Brian Moore / Stewart Alexander [more info]

Because of individual state ballot access rules and regulations, not all of these candidates will likely be on your state's ballot.  Check your state's election rules to see if they allow or count votes from write-in ballots, if your preferred candidate is not listed on your ballot.

Hopefully by now, you have done your homework and know for whom you will vote.  If this election is the first one in which you will vote, however, you may not know exactly where it is you should go to cast your ballot today.  As the video above promoted, you can simply enter your home address into this page at google.

I prefer the voter application at voteforchange.com to the google app.  In addition to locating your specific polling place, it has information on the sidebar answering basic questions about your state's ID requirement and what to do if you encounter problems voting.  It also lists some of your neighbors with their phone numbers who may need a ride to the same place.  I think that is pretty cool.

The reason I told you to bring your cell phone is simply because there are problems in many voting precincts across the country.  Take this number with you to the polls today: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).  If you encounter problems voting, call that toll-free number.  You can follow the election protection coalition's incoming calls at ourvotelive.org.  EFF for the win, as always. 

Oh.  Check out videothevote.org.  That site should be hoppin' today.  Also, Starbucks is giving everyone who asks a free cup of coffee today.  Ben & Jerry is giving away a free scoop of ice cream and Krispy Kreme is giving away a free donut.  Just remember that caffeine and extra sugar works against any anger management skills you may possess.  /snark. 

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[quote of the moment]
"You've got to vote for someone.  It's a shame, but it's got to be done."
– Whoopi Goldberg 

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