Thanks, Jacob.
Oh. And don’t even bother hanging on the line if you hear this voice on the other end of the line — it’s a McCain campaign robocall and it’s just wrong.
Homer Simpson Tries to Vote; Google Mashes the Vote
Not finding this too funny. Perhaps it will be on November 5th.
Google did a nice blog post today and mashed up some voter registration [mobiletools as well. Project Vote Smart developed a comprehensive API to access information for your own election/vote related mashup can be had And if you’re a sucker for celebrities and whitespace, Google’s got 5 minutes:
Vote ’08: Vote by Mail and Registration Deadlines
Isn’t it too late to register already? How do you vote by mail? I keep hearing this questions both directly and in passing and so I’m writing this brief post to address the answers, at least in specificity to the State of California (voting guide). You can also call for CA voting info: 1-800-345-VOTE. Find specific state-by-state info here
Is it too late to register to vote?
Not even close. October 20 is the last day to vote in California and most other states. Vote via the widget here.
How can I vote by mail?
In California, you can apply after October 6 via this form (PDF) or any of the other forms (in multiple languages) listed here. Currently, only 28 states allow no-excuse absentee voting. For information on your site, check The Vote by Mail Project.
Why the hell do we have to vote on Tuesday?
To answer this question, I urge everyone to explore the Why Tuesday? website. Fortunately, more and more states are allowing vote-by-mail, but it would be easiest to drop by a ballot box on a saturday or sunday, considering we’re not all farmers anymore.
There you go. Please leave any questions, thoughts, and comments below. You can also follow me on Twitter. No go and vote!