Is early voting a good idea or a bad idea?

[OmahaBlueDog]

I received this from Obama For America

Dear OmahaBlueDog,

With less than 42 days to go, it's going to be a sprint to Election Day.

But you don't have to wait until November 4th to make your voice heard. With early voting beginning in Nebraska on Monday, September 29th -- both in person and by mail -- you can be one of the first to cast your ballot for Barack.

Early voting is fast, easy, and allows you to avoid Election Day lines. And it could make the difference in this election.

Show your support for Barack and Democrats up and down the ballot -- make sure you are registered to vote and find your early vote location and hours.

From the beginning, this grassroots movement has brought ordinary people into the political process.

We know that Nebraska families can't afford another four years of Bush-McCain policies. With the start of early voting, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines.

Take a moment to make sure you are registered, and then visit your local County Board of Elections and vote for Barack. Learn more now:

http://www.voteforchange.com

Don't forget to share this message with neighbors, friends, and family and let them know how they can register to vote -- and even vote early for Barack.

We can't do this without you.

Thanks,

John

John Berge
Nebraska State Director
Obama for America


My question: Vote now, or wait until election day?

[DesertFlower]

1. i always to "early voting". nt

[LonelyLRLiberal]

2. Early voters have voting decisions made, so firm Ds and Rs no problem.

The only possible problem I see might be Independents or Undecideds who vote early but get more info and change their minds too late. I don't know which way that would go. Obama is obviously picking up voters. I assume late voters will be a combo of people who are in a firm habit of voting on election day and late deciders. Anyone know statistics on this?

[Imalittleteapot]

3. Problem here - no paper ballots at early polls.

I'd rather wait for the optical scan machine on election day than vote early on a hackable machine.

[zbdent]

4. only if you use registered mail, or if you hand-deliver the ballot