My Experiences Reveal Worrisome and Differing Treatment of Voters at Indianapolis Primary Election Polls

May 6, 2008.

Before casting my vote today, I had read and researched as much as possible about the different candidate's positions. I didn't have to look far. My mailbox was filled with advertisements proclaiming how Clinton - or Obama - felt about various issues, from health care to the gas tax. Not only that but I received a phone call asking if I'd want to attend a free concert at a Hillary Clinton rally. If anyone wants to know about that article, it can be seen here, along with the links to information and sources.

Just last night, there was a rally for Obama, with surprise guest Stevie Wonder showing up and media reports noting how crucial Indiana could be this year. In order to make sure I was up to speed, I then read the background information and biographical material on each candidate by using the local primary report info from the Indianapolis Star at Indystar.com/2008race

I'm glad I asked about how to meet the requirements for photo ID and I called a number listed on a political ad to get basic questions answered....mainly because it did seem to be an issue on voting day, from what I observed. One question I'd asked beforehand: could a voter use an expired driver's license as identification? The answer: yes, in some cases (keep in mind that some senior citizens don't bother to renew licenses and other people may not notice in time to get a license renewed before voting). I was told the license could be up to four years old. That turned out to be untrue. Also untrue? That expiration dates were always noted, based on some voters who admitted (after voting) that their dates did not meet the required dates for drivers' licenses.