Decision Day in NH

By Tami Littleton, in Nashua

The road going past my voting precinct was jam-packed on my way to work this morning. (I heard later that McCain and Romney had both stopped by.) It was still a mob scene driving past at 1 pm, and I waited in a considerable line at 3, which is usually quiet. If this race has excited so many citizens to vote, then it’s a success already! Nashua’s polls close at 8pm but I wonder how many will still be in line then??

Meanwhile, my phone rings unceasingly with last minute taped messages from the candidates and ‘Get-Out-The Vote’ calls (“Have you voted yet?” “Do you need a ride?”). In a few hours, it’s all over but the countin’ and cryin’. It’s been a great party, but the peace and quiet will be welcome! But for these next 3 hours, to paraphrase that famous American orator, Mr. T,…..”I pity the fool” with no caller-ID!

Put on another pot of coffee and break out that popcorn – this could be a late night!