Voting in West Philadelphia: Never Enough Machines (UPDATED throughout the day w/ pictures)

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Tuesday November 04, 2008 · 5:21 AM PST

2008/11/04 · 05:21

I got up bright and early this morning with my girlfriend and roommate to go vote. Since turnout is bound to be huge in this bright blue neighborhood in blue Philadelphia, we got to the polling place at 6:30. We were sure glad we got there early. There were a total of six voting machines for two divisions within our polling place.

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Monday October 13, 2008 · 9:10 AM PDT

2008/10/13 · 09:10

As the proud owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier, I'm used to hearing accusations that my dog is nothing more than a vicious, baby-eating attack machine. Thanks to the mainstream media's shoddy, fear-based reports, I've spent countless hours correcting myths and misconceptions about the breed. Grown men dart behind cars and mothers shoo their children across the street as my goofy, happy-go-lucky dog approaches. I've been insulted, threatened, barked at, and have even been the target of bottles and rocks on our daily walks. But comparing my loyal, sweet, trustworthy dog to Sarah Palin? That, my friends, is where I draw the line.

It's been my dailykos signature since Palin took the stage, but now it's time to explain why my pit bull would make a better Vice President.

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Thursday October 02, 2008 · 6:20 AM PDT

2008/10/02 · 06:20

I've lurked and commented on DKos for years, but this is my first diary. Please be nice!

As you may know, Philadelphia is staunchly Democratic. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans nine to one, and support is so strong that even the most corrupt Democrats (Former Mayor John Street, for one) can win reelection based solely on their political party of choice. Combine that with a large Black population, sizable African immigrant population, and a dozen college campuses, and the result is an inevitable Obama landslide.

Yet someone is trying to send a clear message to low-income voters in North and West Philadelphia: if you show up to vote on November 4th, you may be arrested. From today's Daily News:

With just weeks to go before the presidential election, voter intimidation has reared its ugly head.

An anonymous flier circulating in African-American neighborhoods in North and West Philadelphia states that voters who are facing outstanding arrest warrants or who have unpaid traffic tickets may be arrested at the polls on Election Day.

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Voting in West Philadelphia: Never Enough Machines (UPDATED throughout the day w/ pictures)

Move Over, Palin: Why My Pit Bull Would Make a Better VP

Voter Intimidation in Philadelphia: Dirty Politics as Usual