I have always loved the ritual of voting on Election Day, but this year

[Laurian]

I plan to vote early. As a retired person, I can easily vote anytime. Maybe one less person at the polls on November 6 will make it easier for a voter who does not have as much flexibility in their schedule.

I will bake a pie with my grandson on Election Day though, just like we did last year. Remember all of President Obama's references to pie during the last campaign? We decided baking a pie in honor of President Obama was a good way to end the election season. And so it shall be again this year.

[valerief]

1. Good for you! Good idea. nt

[nc4bo]

2. I think I will do the same and get it over with then I can dedicate my time volunteering....

In fact, I think I'm going to try to get my entire family to vote early this election!

[whistler162]

3. I love voting on election day... also how many

can say they helped elect a President on their birthday, won't see another one unless I live to be 89. Have fun with the pie and the grandson.

[emulatorloo]

4. Excellent! Planning to vote tomorrow!

[hrmjustin]

6. Good for you my friend. We don't have early voting here in NY, wish we did though.n/t

[mysuzuki2]

7. I am retired and thought about voting early too. And I love pie (cherry?)

But I think I will go to the polls on election day. It would not seem real otherwise. I plan to be there at 7 am to vote Democratic!

[oswaldactedalone]

8. When the ballot is in front of you

it becomes very real. I highly recommend early voting.

[mysuzuki2]

9. I don't criticize those who vote early. I think the more options we give people

the better the participation will be. But I want to go to the polls, stand in line, see other Americans do the same and go to the booth and cast my vote. Just the way I feel.

[CTyankee]

13. Yep, I know the way you feel. This year will be a special joy, knowing that even tho I vote in

a deep blue state, there are my fellow Americans in all the other states who are longing for Obama to win! I am comforted by that thought.

[dballance]

10. I really love we have vote by mail here in OR

It is so great. I get a voter's guide and ballot. I can actually read what the candidates say they stand for in the voter's guide. It really helps inform me.

Damn, that is democracy. How could it get any better?

[LiberalFighter]

11. Bake a blueberry pie for a Republican friend of yours.

Your friend doesn't need to know what it means.

[Laurian]

12. Great idea. We did apple last time, so blueberry sounds good.

We can bake two, one to give away and one to enjoy. My grandson expects to fully enjoy the celebration by eating pie!

[LiberalFighter]

16. I hope you know why I suggested it.

You know if you have watched the Reverend Sharpton.

[jimlup]

14. I think we need to bank votes as soon as we can...

Assuming a fair system this prevents unexpected situations and solidifies our position.

[brooklynite]

15. I get a red-white and blue cake ordered for Election Day.

[we can do it]

17. I am voting early, too. I heard they are having less precincts in Ohio so the lines will be longer

[stevend56]

18. Lucky grandson

Can you adopt me as a grandson...I like pie!