Tomorrow, we vote. Estimates place the turnout at around 130 million or more, possibly the largest in American history. Of course, not everyone registered will necessarily be able to cast their ballot—and even uglier, not every ballot cast will necessarily be counted. Before you head to the polls tomorrow, here's a list of all the facts you'll need to ensure your vote doesn't end up trapped forever in the bowels of the technology/Democratic leviathan. Avoid being one of the 3 percent who cast ballots in error (and that's without the machines messing up) by following these guidelines, compiled by researchers at the University of Maryland. (Hint: Beware the optical scanner.) Last chance to check your registration! So far it's been one of the biggest problems voters have faced at the polls. Having trouble with your DRE or optical scan ballot? Look for a camera to document your woes: PBS and YouTube are joining forces to collect and stream user-generated video from polling places nationwide. If there's no video evidence, you can still exercise your right to protest crummy voting technology via the Internets. Speaking of which, technology has enjoyed unprecedented domination over this election—which might continue into the next administration. And, for those still undecided (or rather, those who think they are) here's a handy personality checklist for liberals v. conservatives that might help you make up your mind. Then again, if you still haven't come to a conclusion, you may need more than a checklist.
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