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Early Vote comes to an end

By Greg Hauenstein - Nov 1st, 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT

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Yesterday saw the end of early voting in Colorado. Over a million people have cast their ballot, and all over the country, turnout records are shattering.

Just down the street from our state headquarters was a polling place with a line of voters out the door and supporters waving people in down the street.

Michelle voted the day early vote locations opened, but as of this morning her son hadn't. She told us about their conversation:

"This is the last day! He's 30 so I can't punish him, but he said 'Mom, I promise I will.'"

Maggie was with Michelle. Both are long time volunteers, Maggie canvassing over 1,000 doors and hosting several house parties. She, like Michelle, voted as early as possible and devoted her free time to getting others to the polls.

"God forbid something should happen on the fourth, machines break down, you forget your ID, it would be horrible.

Less than three days left. It's time. We need you and it's the most important thing in the world right now."

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