Voting

I went to an 'early voting' site today, waited 20 minutes in line and cast my 2008 vote. This was SOO much better than the several (over 2 I think) hours in line at the primary election. This time I was standing between 2 elderly people in line, who were clearly voting for McCain. They were speaking back & forth a bit. At one point one said, "Obama scares me", to which the other agreed. One's husband chimed in, "He's a socialist!" I simply said, "There have been an awful lot of untrue things circulating about him."
I haven't been much of a part of the system this time around, since I spend so much of my time in what I call my 'cave'. I'm so embroiled in work, school, studying, and have been spending a considerable amount of time at my grad study carrel in the 'grad lab' on the 3rd floor of the McKay (Education) building. I did try to go to some reputable websites for information, but I would have liked to have felt more well-informed. In 4 more years I should be more free to do a more careful study.
I will reveal that I supported Obama alot because he seems to have plans outlined, even if I can't see where the money will come from to carry them out; he also seemed to avoid badmouthing McCain and stuck to issues; Joe Biden gives a favorable impression, although I don't specifically know his record;
My vote was also in part an anti-McCain vote due to his Iraq stance, and an unfavorable impression I have of Palin.
Embarrassingly, I forgot to look at what either candidate plans to do about education! I was a little more concerned about Iraq, Afganistan, an the economy.
Does anyone want to fill in the blanks for me? I know Daniel is usually abreast of politics.