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‘I Have the Right to Vote! I Have the Right to Vote!’: Heated Confrontations Break Out as VA Polls Close

Nov. 6, 2012 10:01pm Madeleine Morgenstern

Heated Confrontations in Virginia as Polls Close

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Things got tense at one northern Virginia polling location Tuesday night after several residents showed up to cast ballots after the polls had already closed.

An Associated Press videographer captured poll workers shouting down the street in Arlington, Va. as the clock ticked down to 7 p.m., with one worker declaring all voters must be standing in front of him in order to be eligible.

“The line will close at seven! I have 30 seconds. Please make sure you’re ahead of me,” he said.

After the time was up, several residents who showed up late insisted they be allowed to cast ballots.

“I have the right to vote! I have the right to vote!” one man demanded.

A volunteer offered latecomers the opportunity to cast provisional ballots.

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usmc6570
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 9:51am
Northern VA is many illegals and many government workers. If DOD has to really cut jobs I hope they remember who they voted for and it will serve them right. Some of the highest priced homes in the country will turn in to ghettos

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BlessedONE333
Posted on November 7, 2012 at 9:27am
IT’S CALLED ABSENTEE BALLOT PEOPLE – look into it

if you can’t get to the polls to vote on time, then use the absentee ballot to make sure your vote counts

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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:44pm
Lunkheads, if I can get up BEFORE work, vote, then go to work, then YOU can too. YOU had ALL day to vote, but chose not to show up until very late. Nobody’s fault, but YOUR OWN.

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lunky
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:39pm
You had 13 hours to get ot he pulls today not to mention the ability to do early voting weeks in advance. Instead of acting on those options you came running up the street screaming about your rights. Get a freaking clue!!!!!

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coyote1hell
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:32pm
Buh’rack the Stand Down Clown,, Liar-in-Chief is going to lose BIG…..that’s all…

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- Winedude
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:39pm
  Hardly…we’ll have to see who wins Ohio, Virginia and Florida. If Obama wins in Florida, there is no path to victory for the Governor.
  
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endthemindlessspending
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:18pm
Veterans got screwed again by the left but these people get provisional ballots. Bring out the good old hockey chant B-U-L-L-S-H-Y-T.

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JethroUSMC
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:18pm
Actually, NO. You, nor any other American have the right to vote in the Presidential election.

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- devildog6432
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:25pm
  An Excelllent observation, my Brother! Voting IS NOT A RIGHT. Semper Fi, my friend.
  
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endthemindlessspending
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:14pm
They’re bunch of illegals sneaking their way in at the end. Learn how to read a clock next time, these people should be given no ballot.

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denkat56
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:08pm
Should’ve voted earlier, I voted last month. Or should’ve been earlier at the polls place.

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Mutiny
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:07pm
It looks like Obama is going to win Ohio and Florida. Honestly, if that happens the GOP only has themselves to blame. Next time, dont shove a liberal down our throats like you did with McCain and then Romney.

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- John_K
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:14pm
  So the Republican candidate is too liberal and letting Obama win is better.
  
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- MDECKER
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:25pm
  Obama is going to probably pull this off because Romney was dead on, when he said that 47 percent were likely in the bag for Obama. The Press ginned-up the remainder to get him over the hump. We, our Country, is in trouble. My children and grand children are going to be far worse off than I. I fear the worse is yet to come.
- devildog6432
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:26pm
  @”mutiny” You’re an ASS.
  
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- Mutiny
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:26pm
  The GOP had their chance. Its time for the Liberty Movement and Tea Party to take over.
  
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- PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:27pm
  We NEW A NEW PARTY. THE American Party by the American People. If we survive the next four years it will be a miracle. The USA has gone too dark. Even God does not recognize us. Woe to America…..It used to be so Bright.
  
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- JethroUSMC
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:27pm
  While I somewhat agree with the basis of your argument with a conservative light, or progressive / light choice with McCain or Romney… The hardcore libertarians could actually get the finger pointing. It’s too early to say either way though. I understand their point, but ultimately if close they chose Obama based on “their principles” rather than slowing the gushing artery.
  
  Maybe I’m reading too much into your post. I’m reading that you assume there will be another election if Mugabe wins? I supposed stranger things have happened, but a second term with this clown will be far worse than the first.
  
  If libertarians want a serious shot get out in front of the elections – way out in front don’t wait until the cycle starts for the next debates. I like thinks about Ron Paul and actually Liked Gary Johnson a bit better, but a vote for them is a vote for Obama because there are only two people on this ballot – perhaps someday.
  
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- Mutiny
  Posted on November 6, 2012 at 10:55pm
  @devil
  
  You dont like facts?
  
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