Those Long Lines

They are indicative of heavy voter interest, but they also indicate a deeper, more serious, problem.

Rachel Maddow Slams the New 'Poll Tax'

Voting problems in this country have reached the point at which they cannot be ignored [...]

Record Early Voting Numbers

We're seeing them here in Arkansas, but the lines are long most everywhere.  That's generally seen as a good sign for democrats. In Florida, the lines have led to extended voting hours - 12 hours a day!

Crist sticks it to McCain - extends early voting hours

There are so many people voting early in Florida that Governor Charlie Crist has flip flopped and declared a state of emergency in Florida to extend voting hours. From the Miami Herald: "Declaring a state of emergency in Florida because of long voting lines, Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday extended early voting hours across the state to 12 hours a day. The executive order comes [...]

Prognostication

Some early voting estimates from Chris Bowers.  Not exactly falling in line with some of the current polls, but certainly interesting.

Early Voting Estimates In Seven States

I just whipped up my best estimates for current results in seven key states where early voting is well under way: [...]