Gordie's Midday Gossip -Should Election day be a holiday?

Voters line up for Election Day — Election Day 2024 Voters line up to cast their ballots on November 5, 2024 in Atlanta, United States. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) (Megan Varner/Getty Images)

By Gordie Daniels

November 05, 2024 at 10:00 am EST

A new poll found 70% of Americans think it’s a good idea. Only 15% say no, and another 15% aren’t sure. 68% would take it a step further and require ALL companies to give people paid time off to go vote. The counter-argument is do we really need it off now that early voting is a thing? 83% of people say it’s not that hard for them to find time to vote in 2024. Regardless of all that, do you think TUESDAY is good for Election Day? Or would another day be better? The top answer in the poll was . . . keep it on Tuesday. 27% said Tuesday is best . . . another 27% said it doesn’t matter . . . and Saturday was next at 17%. Thursday ranked last with just 2% of the vote.