i'm one of those annoying ass people that take a voters guide into the booth and spend nearly an hour voting. i read every single candidates profile and what they stand on certain issues then i vote. the league of women voter's website is also a great resource.

i know i'm younger than most voters, the age group that politicans often ignore, but i want to makes sure i vote with more knowledge than most. so i never voted straight ticket before. i vote across all party lines. i usually do early voting too because i hate lines and being told where to go to vote. this year, however, i've noticed myself voting for less than five republicans and the rest independents or democratics. i don't know why, i'm usually a more even voter, i guess i'm somewhat disgruntled or that most republicans and i don't agree on the same issues. because i'm not affliated with any politcal party however, my mailbox is currently being BOMBARDED with ads. so much hate out there...