"At Liberty University, founded by the Rev. Jerry Falwell in 1971, the first student Democratic club has sprung up."
Could East Jesus actually go blue? Seems unthinkable. We'll know after tomorrow. My bet is that it will stay solidly red. This is one of the last places on Earth where cars and trucks still sport Bush/Cheney bumper stickers. That's right, the 23% of Americans who still approve of George W. Bush all live in East Jesus, VA.
I'm just glad I don't vote in the same precinct as all the newly registered LU students. A precinct that typically accounts for 3,000 voters added 4,200 newly registered LU voters this year. LU really pushed and prodded students to register in East Jesus (as opposed to their home address), not so much to tilt Virginia toward McCain, but with their eye on local zoning issues to be decided by voters next year.
I'm just ready for the whole fucking election to be over. We''ll vote in the afternoon, and assuming it won't take all day, we plan to drive to Charlottesville for dinner at our favorite restaurant and free Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
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I'm tired of hearing all politics all the time. We plan to be at the polls when they open at 6 am, then go to breakfast afterwards, before heading to work.
If I left right now (I've already voted) I could join you for dinner. What time are the reservations? :-)
It's an early reservation. We have to get back to East Jesus by 8:00 because Tuesday nights I play with the boys.
5:00, Chapin... hurry over!
Afterwards, you can go with us, and be my buddy, while I watch Kim play with boys. It's what adds the spice to our marriage. ;)
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