Turnout and early voting

So North Carolina, anecdotally, is reporting that most voters today breezed in and out. In one precinct, says Greensboro blogger Ed Cone, a poll worker said more than half the registered voters had cast ballots  early.

Spartanburg and Greenville counties are reporting long waits as well, so Lowcountry  voters shouldn't feel special. Richland County voters are standing around at polls not being productive as well.

So exactly why is South Carolina in the minority of states that don't allow early voting without an excuse? This year's election experience might put some muscle behind an effort to change the law. Read Upstate reporter Robert Kittle's story on a possible bill to allow it.