I just got back from voting at Venable Elementary School here in Charlottesville, VA. I got to the polling place at around 6:!5 and didn't get out until around 7:25. I've voted in this precinct several times (including the last presidential election), and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes before to vote. The enthusiasm was strong, and the number of young people was inspiring. They're not letting us down this time. One of the election workers said that she was pleasantly surprised that despite the very unusual waiting times, she hadn't encountered a single dour person yet. In Charlottesville, the vast majority are so happy to be voting for Obama, an hour+ wait is nothing to them. Many of the kids were whipping out their digital cameras after leaving the voting place in order to capture this momentous occasion for posterity. There were also a few leaving in their cars, honking their horns and shouting "OBAMA!"

I have a really good feeling about this election. (Not that I was worrying prior to this.)