Despite the high number of people voting absentee this year, experts say turnout nationwide is still expected to be low. Voters in those states feel they know more about the candidates and are important to the election. Quite honestly, with the Supreme Court issues coming up and the possiblity that Bush would appoint pro- life judges, I really want to keep Al Gore in there. Carlo LoParo, spokesman for Secretary of State Ken Blackwell's office, said the high number of people choosing to vote absentee illustrates its convenience. He notes that Mr. Blackwell advocates allowing all Ohioans to vote absentee for any reason.
People have less time.
A Republican from Batavia Township, Ms. Holtman said this year she still hasn't decided on a candidate so has yet to mail in her ballot. I don't know know who will be the best on Medicare. Despite the rave reviews about absentee voting, experts say there is one drawback for those who cast their votes early in a race. Thomas Patterson, a Bradlee professor of government at Harvard University, said most people who vote absentee are strong partisans not likely to change their minds. Reporters Marie McCain and Patrick Crowley contributed to this report.