Election Day 2008

I don't think I've been this excited about voting in many years! This year, my youngest son became eligible to vote. He stood in line last Friday evening for over 2 hours for early voting. He was so happy to be able to participate. We couldn't get in to the early voting but will be in some sort of line tomorrow.
I am tired of seeing all of the mudslinging that has taken place both locally and nationally. There is no need for that kind of shenanigans. My mail box has been full of cards and mailings for weeks now- most of them not so nice.
We have a local guy who is running for re-election of the Sheriff's office. His ad was great-- he said "Hello, my name is **** and I'd be honored if you would vote for me on November 4th." End of ad. I was going to vote for him anyway because I know him indirectly. He is the ONLY Republican that will win my vote. He has made a lot of difference in our county and he's a genuine nice guy.
I am going to attempt to vote before work but will gladly stand in line after work until I get to mark my votes.