Early Voting for the entire state of Florida has just been extended.
Every Early Vote location in Florida will now be every day from 7am-7pm up through November 2.
Please pass along this great news to everyone you know who will be voting in Florida. Click here to find your nearest early vote location.
Here's the release:
GOVERNOR CRIST EXTENDS EARLY VOTING HOURS ~~ ~Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote~ ~~October 28, 2008Contact:GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE(850) 488-5394TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through Friday, October 31, 2008, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008. "I have spoken with the Secretary of State and members of the Florida Legislature and have concluded that it is always the right thing to do to give voters every opportunity to cast a ballot," Governor Crist said. "I have a responsibility to the voters of our state to ensure that the maximum number of citizens can participate in the electoral process, and that every person can exercise the right to vote." Prior to the 2008 General Election, Florida has seen historic numbers of Floridians registering to vote for the first time. In addition, record numbers of voters have chosen to cast a ballot during early voting. Early voting began on October 20 and runs through November 2. Current Florida law allows for early voting to be conducted eight hours per day on each weekday, and for a total of eight hours during both weekends during the early voting period. Floridians can contact their county's Supervisor of Elections for dates, times and locations of early voting. Florida voters can also request absentee ballots to be mailed to them until October 29. Please see the attached Executive Order 08-217. STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-217 WHEREAS, early voting is scheduled to end November 2, 2008; and WHEREAS, early voting turnout has already reached record levels and is forecast to continue with record turnout. There are only 267 early voting sites throughout the state and long lines have formed at many of the early voting sites; and WHEREAS, a historic number of Floridians have registered to vote for the first time in this election; and WHEREAS, new voting equipment is being used in 15 Florida counties; WHEREAS, as a result of this unique combination of circumstances resulting from the historic voter turnout in this election, there is a possibility that election officials will be unable to conduct an orderly election, and thus residents in our state could be deprived of a meaningful opportunity to vote; andWHEREAS, because of the existing and continuing possibility of an emergency occurring before or during the regularly scheduled election, and in order to ensure maximum citizen participation in the electoral process, and provide a safe and orderly procedure for persons seeking to exercise their right to vote;NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution, by the Florida Elections Emergency Act, and by all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:I hereby declare that, based on the above-described conditions, a state of emergency exists. It is hereby found and declared to be necessary to extend the voting hours during early voting. Accordingly, I order the Supervisors of Elections to open early voting sites from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. through October 31, 2008 and open early voting sites for a total of twelve (12) hours between 7 a.m. November 1, 2008 and 7 p.m. November 2, 2008.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this 28th day of October, 2008. GOVERNORATTEST:SECRETARY OF STATE
GOVERNOR CRIST EXTENDS EARLY VOTING HOURS
~~ ~Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote~ ~~
October 28, 2008
Contact:
GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE(850) 488-5394
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through Friday, October 31, 2008, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008.
"I have spoken with the Secretary of State and members of the Florida Legislature and have concluded that it is always the right thing to do to give voters every opportunity to cast a ballot," Governor Crist said. "I have a responsibility to the voters of our state to ensure that the maximum number of citizens can participate in the electoral process, and that every person can exercise the right to vote."
Prior to the 2008 General Election, Florida has seen historic numbers of Floridians registering to vote for the first time. In addition, record numbers of voters have chosen to cast a ballot during early voting.
Early voting began on October 20 and runs through November 2. Current Florida law allows for early voting to be conducted eight hours per day on each weekday, and for a total of eight hours during both weekends during the early voting period. Floridians can contact their county's Supervisor of Elections for dates, times and locations of early voting.
Florida voters can also request absentee ballots to be mailed to them until October 29.
Please see the attached Executive Order 08-217.
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-217
WHEREAS, early voting is scheduled to end November 2, 2008; and
WHEREAS, early voting turnout has already reached record levels and is forecast to continue with record turnout. There are only 267 early voting sites throughout the state and long lines have formed at many of the early voting sites; and
WHEREAS, a historic number of Floridians have registered to vote for the first time in this election; and
WHEREAS, new voting equipment is being used in 15 Florida counties;
WHEREAS, as a result of this unique combination of circumstances resulting from the historic voter turnout in this election, there is a possibility that election officials will be unable to conduct an orderly election, and thus residents in our state could be deprived of a meaningful opportunity to vote; and
WHEREAS, because of the existing and continuing possibility of an emergency occurring before or during the regularly scheduled election, and in order to ensure maximum citizen participation in the electoral process, and provide a safe and orderly procedure for persons seeking to exercise their right to vote;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution, by the Florida Elections Emergency Act, and by all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:
I hereby declare that, based on the above-described conditions, a state of emergency exists. It is hereby found and declared to be necessary to extend the voting hours during early voting. Accordingly, I order the Supervisors of Elections to open early voting sites from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. through October 31, 2008 and open early voting sites for a total of twelve (12) hours between 7 a.m. November 1, 2008 and 7 p.m. November 2, 2008.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this 28th day of October, 2008.
GOVERNOR
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
Barack, I want to tell you... The William Ayers is comming for this tuesday's debate. Scream out with force and vigor and tell McCain, "ENOUGH." American can't afford 4 more years of the same policies that is an extension of the last 8 years contrived by a Bush Administration. A Bush administration, like your campaign, that sat there telling the American people they were worried about American jobs and main street problems, LIES. That you are telling people you are all about working accross the isle in a bipartisan effort; LIES. America can not afford 4 more years of this nonsense. Enough, John McCain, Enough.
This "liquidity crisis" was patent back in September of 2007. We then discussed whether it was a real liquidity crisis or confidence crisis, but that was just an academic exercise. The point is that what happened last week and prompted the President' "There is nothing to fear... Fear!!! Panic!!! Oh my god we all are going to die", speech is nothing new.
The timing of this latest crisis, however, is interesting. The financial industry, who benefited of the current administration policies, and has deep ties with the McCain group, put a gun to the legislative branch head and threaten with pulling the trigger if it did not receive "a really large amount of money" (their words) right before the elections, forcing a rapid decision in front of a scared public. This was, by the way, the same tactic used to force the country into the Iraq war.
There was a message circulating some of our groups in Florida yesterday that spread incorrect information conerning the the ID needed to vote. We're going to clarify below.
A message from the Florida Campaign for Change chief election lawyer:
I am the Obama-Biden campaign’s chief election lawyer in Florida, and I have received the 'no match no vote' message from several sources. This message is categorically false. Our reading of the clear statutory language does NOT require that the address on the driver’s license (or other ID) that the voter presents at the polls match the voter’s address in the precinct register. Furthermore, this press release from the Florida Secretary of State definitively ccnfirms:http://www.dos.state.fl.us/news/communications/pressRelease/pressRelease.cfm?id=330 See the last bullet:· I.D. required and checked at the polls is used solely to confirm the voter’s identity. Not to verify the voter’s ID number or address. The photograph on the ID is compared to the person standing before the poll worker and the signature on the ID is compared to the signature on record.
I am the Obama-Biden campaign’s chief election lawyer in Florida, and I have received the 'no match no vote' message from several sources. This message is categorically false.
Our reading of the clear statutory language does NOT require that the address on the driver’s license (or other ID) that the voter presents at the polls match the voter’s address in the precinct register. Furthermore, this press release from the Florida Secretary of State definitively ccnfirms:http://www.dos.state.fl.us/news/communications/pressRelease/pressRelease.cfm?id=330
See the last bullet:
· I.D. required and checked at the polls is used solely to confirm the voter’s identity. Not to verify the voter’s ID number or address. The photograph on the ID is compared to the person standing before the poll worker and the signature on the ID is compared to the signature on record.
Please feel free to email florida@barackobama.com with any questions or concerns.
We need more ads like this (unfortunately)...
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185304443/bctid1782584531
If you are expecting that a Pink Wardrobe Malfunction or other such public calamity will obliterate any future political chances for Sarah Palin (and yes, I am talking to you, who has hopes she will do poorly during the debate), leave all your hopes. Now!
If all the negative attention the poor choice for VP has not impacted negatively the campaign, it is difficult anything will hurt it later.
The reason is pathetic in its simplicity. It is based on two fallacies. The first one, is a broad generalization saying that about 5% of the Christians are "The Christians", with that simple trick they created the "Cultural Wars".
There is no cultural war, most people don't care about abortion and definitively don't think that abortion should be forbidden. Most people go about their religious beliefs quietly and intimately. However, when presented with the false dichotomy of "Christian beliefs against Ungodly beliefs" they can be swayed, and that's understandable.
The other issue at which the Republican propaganda apparatus has been successful at is characterizing any criticizing media outlet as "liberal media". That's an old rhetoric trick called "poisoning the well". Of course, every argument that uses a "poisoned well" is a fallacious argument: by definition can not be true, even if it is consistent (or sound logical).
The more the press uncovers about Palin, the strongest the "true followers" will feel about their beliefs. The true followers, for that matter, amount to 5% of the eligible voters (maybe less).
Am I suggesting a hands off approach? Am I saying the press should stop researching a candidate to the Vice Presidency? Not at all. I just doubt that more information is going to provide any way to convince the fanatics and it may even move people on the fences towards the fanatical Christian field in support of a fellow Christian.
What I think at this point is that the focus should be on policy and issues. In other words, let's focus on the plot of the drama and not on the characters. If we fail, we may have to relive the past four years.
I'm waiting for the Bomb to drop on the Ballot Box. They now know the real number of paper traced ballots. When are they going to find that the computer chips are flawed. Where special interests have designed the flaws into the system for years and this is the first time real paper trails have shown the difference. The count in paper is real and the count error is in cyberspace.
I sent an email to my Congressman and Obama Vice Chairman, Rob Wexler. Our county was the humiliation of the 2000 election (maybe Al Gore really won) and eight years later we can't get a local election tallied correctly. Part of my message to Rep. Wexler says:
Happy Birthday Barack. I hope that in this 47th year you will be happy, healthy, successful, and may you celebrate many more birthdays. Most importantly I know you will be inaugurated as the POTUS in January, also as part of your 47th year!!!!
The best to you and your family!!!!
Enjoy the day and celebrate!!!!
Hey all, I have posted this event in a few places but I don't see it up in many groups. Please sign up ASAP because once the event is filled to capacity that is it. AND, someone from the Obama campagin will be there along with everyone else. Please refer below and to the event for exact details.
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The 2008 South Florida Democratic Party Summit ***BRING A FRIEND THAT'S an UNDECIDED, HRC SUPPORTER, INDEPENDENT, OR GOP VOTER (Meeting)
UPDATE JUNE 22nd****This event will be Ticketed, even though it is free, so when tickets run out that's it. We will set up a date and time to pick up tickets at the FAU events center in the Student Center. With that said here is the next announcement. *****There will be a major figure from the Obama campaign that will be revealed 72 hours before the event. Now again with that said, PLEASE get tickets as soon as possible to take part in this event. When we are filled to capacity that's it. More details to follow ****Please bring at least one friend that you know who is an Undecided, independent, GOP Republican or HRC supporting voter. WE must win the undecided voter to win this election. Please RSVP as the current attendance right now is 300 people. There will be a limit of 1000 people. ****A surprise guest will be there besides Janet Reno and Bill Nelson form the Obama campaign!!! An announcement will be made 72 hours before hand. Local democratic politicians will be in attendance. If you have any questions about the details of this event please go the website or call or email me. Thanks. http://www.SFLSummit2008.com - Anyone and Everyone is welcome to attend the first annual South Florida Democratic Party Summit! The year of 2008 has been a challenging and exciting time for the Democratic Party. Now, as this historic election season continues, join your community in the first annual South Florida Democratic Party Summit! Headlining the first part of the event during the Opening Ceremony will be the distinguished Former US Attorney General, Janet Reno, and several other guest speakers. This gathering will center on our communities here in South Florida and help bring together the party in a sense of unity, cooperation, and strength. The event will feature guest speakers from across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties and a number of other events to help energize South Florida for the upcoming elections in August and November. Please join us this July for the first annual South Florida Democratic Party Summit featuring a surprise special guest appearance by a renowned leader in our party and much more! Summit event details will be posted here as they become available. This event is brought to you in part by the Florida College Democrats. ------ If you would like to help coordinate this event with the current host committee, request to participate as a guest speaker, have any questions, or would like to assist in any way, then please contact: Kevin Cho Tipton South Florida Vice President, Florida College Democrats ktipton@fau.edu | (239) 293 3614
