The line wasn’t all that bad at city hall, but even if it had been, I had already told my staff to expect a late arrival of their boss.  I don’t know what it is – but casting an absentee ballot just isn’t the same.

There’s something about standing in line, waiting for a ballot and knowing that my time in the voting booth is just for me.  How did I vote?  That’s between me and my inked-up ballot, now currently in the hands of the California Secretary of State.

One of the biggest compliments I’ve received over the years as a news reporter and anchor is being told people can’t tell if I’m a Republican or a Democrat. That’s by design.  That’s because I go out of my way to tell each news story in a way that gives equal time to each side.  I work to be fair, and if that means my political affiliations are ambiguous, then yay!  I have succeeded.

I consider this something to be proud of… yet when I interviewed for a job a few months ago, my potential boss actually had the nerve to try and ask me specific questions regarding my personal feelings on the economy, education, gay marriage, abortion issues… I couldn’t believe it!  Not only is that none of his business, but it’s illegal to ask those questions during a job interview.

So I will keep my political thoughts to myself. But you should know I do enjoy the time spent in line at the polls, seeing so many people getting ready to cast their ballots and exercising their rights – and responsibilities – of being an American citizen.

Bottom line is – vote how you want – but get out there and vote!  Looking forward to the news coverage tonight to find out who our next president will be.