The Best Laid Plans to Enjoy (or Ignore) Election Day
The New York Times
Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.
Madeline Walker, 27, was talking to a close friend about how chaotic Election Day can be, especially in Atlanta, where they both live.
“We were talking about the election and how crazy it is voting here, and we agreed how much it stinks to wait in line and then wait for the results that night,” she said. So they decided they might as well do it together.
On Tuesday, after work, they will first head to a polling site together. After that, they will go to Ms. Walker’s house to order takeout food, drink wine and watch the news.
“I think we aren’t going to know anything tomorrow night,” she said, “but we will watch as long as we can.”
She believes Election Day is something that should be celebrated with people you love, regardless of the outcome.
“There are people in the world who are literally dying right now to have that right,” she said. “I think we should celebrate it. Why not have an election party?”
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