Obama won!
I managed to get a absentee ballot in a few days ago, thanks to overseasvotefoundation.org,
which offers the Federal Write-In Ballot for people who haven't received their absentee ballots in time to vote. I found this out because I was googling for places we could go to find events surrounding coverage of the election, like at a bar or something. I really think there should be more of an effort to make every option known to US citizens so they can vote...regardless though I think the turnout was the greatest in history! It's truly amazing. Lauren and I ended up watching the votes come in from our hostel in Noosa (one girl came by and was like, "Can I change the channel and see if Oprah is on or something?" I think she understood immediately from our faces that we were not changing it!) My faith is renewed that Americans won't keep voting against all logic. I feel like we've redeemed ourselves both nationally and internationally, and that I shouldn't have to feel sheepish anymore whenever I tell fellow travelers that I'm an American. Yay!
It's also really interesting to see how the election was covered here, because the international community truly was invested in this election. Australia is currently undergoing their own financial troubles (as is the rest of the world) and I think the majority is happy with the outcome. Anyways, now to have a drink and celebrate!
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Just curious: since you're sixteen hours ahead of us, was it already Wednesday by you when we were voting here on Tuesday?
So glad you voted!! and so many other people, too. Now for the serious work of figuring out what to do.
We send you our love. Fayetteville Village Hall missed you.
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