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I urge you to watch the entire video of this Ohio voter who had just exited the polls.
Disclosures that really don't matter but might interest you:
I know this woman from my town here in Ohio - she lives a couple of blocks away. Her husband is on the school board and they have a couple of kids though I forget their ages. When she first saw me in the polling place, she walked right over to me (in front of the polling place head honcho no less, whom I'd shown my credential in order to let me shoot some other video I'll post later about my experience and what the ballot looks like) to say, You were amazing! on CNN last week. And she went on and on - and...oh, well - this post isn't about me, now, is it? 
As she was exiting, knowing how absolutely crappy it is outside - and I do mean crappy - I didn't want ot stand outside waiting to try and get someone to talk to me. So as we stood inside just before going outside, I asked her if she'd let me interview her outside the "flag range" so that there would be no issues of propriety. And she said sure.
Other than that, nothing was planned and I haven't seen her in a few weeks except maybe in the grocery store.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 1:34 pm March 4th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Barack Obama, Blogging, Campaigning, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Ohio, Politics, Predictions, Primary, WH2008
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Jill, great piece of work. Thanks for doing this. I’m sitting here thinking campaigns or state parties should be doing this type of exit survey to talk to regular voters and get additional insight that regular polling and research just won’t show.
But let me get one thing straight. Did a woman wearing a MICHIGAN hat just call OHIO backwards?!?! Is she serious?
Hey–I went to U of M! (And, yes, other than Ann Arbor, Michigan is the land of giant SUVs). My polling reaction was similar to your neighbor’s reaction–not that I like Diebolt machines–it just did seem like a step backwards. An eighth grader asked me, why don’t we just vote on line–and I would have to agree. I wonder what the specifics are to make it a secure transaction? In any case, I would also agree with her comment about disorganization on the Hillary side. I worked the polls on the west side of Cleveland and a Barack canvasser flown in from Oregon stood in the cold with us (Anthony I planted a Rosemary Palmer sign for you), but no Hillary rep. I also received a visit at my home from a young canvasser for Barack from Michigan (!) The Oregon canvasser said that the Clinton campaign pays canvassers better than Obama’s side, but they have more fun. True?
I voted by paper ballot here in Cols, 43205. The “ballot” box was handmade with a slit put in to a bottom of a regular type cardboard box.
It had NO SEAL on it what so ever.
I asked about it and the lead worker told me, “Well we were in a rush”. He ended up putting a twisty tie like thing on the box and said “ok its sealed”. Outrageous. I called the Sec St, and Franklin County B of E and reported it. They took my name and contact info and was told by both entities that they would call me back.
Guess what neither did.
The employees were clueless, untrained, except for one guy who had to help the rest out with every single step. There was no privacy for the people using the machines, the room, in the Columbus “Douglas” school was cramped, loud and just a mess.
I for one am pissed off!
James- make sure you enter that info in writing somewhere – check the SOS website. Wish us all luck!
Do you do this for a living (videography)? I so enjoyed this interview! Good points all around. How can Hillary, a smart experienced political operator with smart experienced staffers, make such simple mistakes. I keep hearing about how disorganized Hillary’s campaign is which is really sad – that speaks to leadership. Barack on all accounts from staffing to messaging to pure team effort seems to really be ahead.
I’m suppose to be hitting the road now but you’ve got me hooked on your videos Jill!
Thanks so much, Sharon – I’m rather hooked too – trust me, people who know my blog and me are laughing when you ask if I’m a professional! I just did my first video a week ago!!
But thank you – I hope to get two more done tonight – one is my voting place and the ballot and the other is of the process at the senior citizen residence. And anything else I can squeeze in!
hillary in ohio exit polls- brack 68% to hillary 32%
Anthony, thanks!
The whole Michigan-Ohio thing? Over my head, having not gone to either or moving here until my mid-20s. But my kids get into it a bit at school. I’ll stick with the Big East rivals, thanks.
Great suggestion re: the parties should be doing that. I’d love to get that gig.
Lmcshane: I don’t know re: “The Oregon canvasser said that the Clinton campaign pays canvassers better than Obama’s side, but they have more fun. True?” Thoroughly possible – and depends on definition of fun.
Thanks for sharing your experience and impressions. I’d say based on what we now know, you aren’t alone.