We are now less than 10 days away from Election Day. Even if you’ve only been casually following the Presidential campaign, you know that this year’s election is being called the biggest in recent American history. That means something. For the first time, we have, not only a minority candidate, but a candidate that understands the issues that face average Americans, who has a very legitimate chance of winning the White House, but please believe that it’s not going to be handed to him on a silver platter. Just turn on any cable news channel. The Republicans are trying everything in the book to find a way to discredit Sen. Obama and find a way to steal the presidency for a 3rd straight term! WE CAN NOT ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN! On November 4th, we need to be at the polls in force, letting our government know that we need a serious change in Washington, that we won’t play victim to the political bully anymore! With that being said, understand there are a few rules. First, you can’t wear anything related to any candidate. That means leave your Obama T-shirts, pins, signs, etc. at home or in the car! If you walk into the polling place with anything with a candidate’s name on it, you will be turned away! And it’s legal for them to do it! Secondly, try to go as early as you can. Most polling places will open around 6 a.m., so if you have to get up extra early and go, do it. They’re counting on us not going first thing in the morning and being discouraged when we go later in the day and encounter long lines and wait times. Please try your hardest to disappoint them! Also, be informed about what you’re voting for! Yeah, it’s great that we finally have a black man in position to hold the highest job in the land, but know what the man stands for before you cast your ballot! Make sure you have proper identification when you go vote, too. Contact your local electin board, they can tell you what you will need to bring with you. Also, there are more things to vote for this year than just President. Know exactly what items will appear on the ballot in your local district. If you live in Missouri, you can go to http://www.govotemissouri.com and find that information. I’m more than sure there is a website similar to this in every state, but I don’t know them offhand. Once again, if you contact your local election board, they can give you all the information you need.