(posted on behalf of Sheryl W.)

This is the link to the Franklin County Board of Elections' updated website that shows if you're registered to vote, where to vote in your neighborhood, sample ballots, etc. - pass it on:

http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/boe/

Also: polls are OPEN at the Board of Elections downtown TODAY (Monday) with extended hours for those of you who want to vote early! 280 East Broad St. Columbus 43215 Free parking in the Board's parking lot.

and from another source, Common Cause:

If you're like me, you are disgusted with the war in Iraq. However, I certainly want to make sure that our troops get the items and care that they need. I learned tonight at a local meeting that there is a relatively new program to donate blood for our fellow Americans in the Armed Forces. The blood you donate will go directly to them. We in the civilian sector have not been able to do this before. And, according to the gentleman that spoke, the American military is in need of more blood. They can certainly buy more supply from the American Red Cross, but then it costs ~$250/ pint! You can give to this program and lower the cost to the military (and therefore, to the tax payers!).

Remember, one pint of blood can save up to three lives.

For more info, see: http://www.blooddriveforthetroops.org/

It's February in a presidential election year.

Ohio is going to be as important as in 2004.

IT'S TIME TO START WORKING!

Think of where you were in February 2004. You wanted to work, and you didn't know where to go. You banded together with neighbors and friends and created a huge grassroots network, while you waited for the candidates to bring their staff in -- but it was several months before they arrived.

Well, guess what?

In February 2008, everyone is ready for your help NOW!!

Both Democratic candidates' campaigns are here, setting up shop!

The Franklin County Board of Elections is always in need of registered voters to serve as precinct election officials for elections. To be a precinct election official you must be a registered voter in Franklin County; have your own reliable transportation and be willing to work where assigned by the Board of Elections; never have been convicted of a felony; attend a mandatory training class on your specific area of responsibility; report to your precinct at 5:30 a.m. on Election Day to work until after the polls close at 7:30 p.m. You will be compensated for attending the class and working on Election Day.

If you would like more information contact them at:
614-462-3100
sakarath@vote.franklincountyohio.gov

Please take a moment to reflect on an amazing speech given by such an amazing man: