From a friend/observer:
“Sent: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 6:18 pm
Subject: Miami dade – insane lines
There are about 2000 people waiting in line at one polling place in North Miami.
Nine hour waits. All the long lines are in black neighborhoods.
Incredibly peaceful crowds, just waiting patiently. With kids, lawn chairs, umbrellas…. Going to local restaurants for bathrooms.
I believe there’s no early voting on Monday there.
The polls closed by 5 but those already in line could stay.”
Democracy in action. It’s been a long time since people have been this engaged and …