So I just got an email this morning from my good friend GW Bush (I'm on the campaign's mailing list). In it, they're urging folks to VOTE NOW absentee rather than voting on election day. Sounds a tad fishy to me. The Republicans were caught last month (or so) urging their supporters to get absentee ballots because real ballots couldn't be trusted (at least they learned something in Florida), but I suspect something else is up as well. Bush is worried. About Iraq, about the economy, and about Kerry finally getting some cojones. They'd like to lock the vote in now, lest the voters see the catastrophy in Iraq and at home that's just around the corner.
Below is a snippet of the email. And check out the URL for the Web page on the Bush-Cheney site discussing all of this:
http://www.georgewbush.com/VoteEarly/
Of course, they made a small mistake. I believe the phrase is "Voter early AND often."
The election is less than seven weeks away and our momentum is building. As I travel the country, the crowds are big and the mood is upbeat. There is real excitement for our agenda, and I know that this enthusiasm will mean a tremendous turnout.
On Election Day, you may be one of many who will be working the polls, driving voters to their polling locations, or making Get Out the Vote calls. Our message must be: No matter what you're doing, be sure to vote. The stakes are high.
Starting today, you can request your ballot by mail, and soon you can cast an early ballot at early vote locations in your area. If you're going to be busy on November 2nd, I encourage you to take this opportunity and vote early. There's even a special page on our campaign website to make the process easier.
www.GeorgeWBush.com/VoteEarly
Using this link, you can get your Absentee/By Mail ballot request or find a list of early voting locations near you. By casting your vote early, you can avoid lines at the polls on Election Day and still be sure your voice is heard in this important election.
