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Disillusionment in the Polling Booth
This chapter shares the author's firsthand experiences as a poll worker during the divisive 2000 presidential election, highlighting stark differences between polling environments in Manhattan and Brooklyn. It discusses the challenges faced, such as malfunctioning machines and ballot shortages, which ultimately reshaped the author's views on democracy and civic engagement.