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Jan
22
vote smart or go home
Filed Under blabbery, voter research, who cares | Leave a Comment
I had a long, heart-breaking conversation with my husband the other night. Him arguing the futility of voting and my trying not to burst into tears that this was someone under my own roof exhibiting the exact kind of apathy I can’t stand.
Obama might be firing up 18 - 25 year olds, but I’m afraid there’s a big gap of 26-35 year olds that still don’t give a crap. My brother-in-law said, “Who really cares? My vote isn’t going to make a difference.” My friend Sara said, “I know the voting systems get hacked anyway, so why bother.”
Um…does anyone else find this alarming? I feel like I’m being cornered by naysayers, and my only sword is hope. Okay, that was a little dramatic.
But it’s very upsetting. How do you make people care? Isn’t the current administration reason enough to vote?
Nov
2
Get informed…but how?
Filed Under Politics, Primaries, get informed!, voter research | Leave a Comment
Primaries are looming. Candidates are stumping. Sound bites play in endless loops on media outlets. Congress is flailing, and choices are coming down to the wire. In some states, primaries are in two months! Do you have a front runner in mind? Do you think Stephen Colbert has a chance?
I’d like to know where you’re getting your info. What’s your #1 source for voter research and candidate info?
And how about those early primaries? I would think that the few states holding out until June will have more sway than the early states. I mean, let’s say Rudy is winning the GOP nomination in February, but Romney voters really rally in March and June? I kind of wish my state was having a later primary, so I’d feel more like my vote was going to make a difference - like a close game in football, where the last few minutes make all the difference.
Any opinions on what’s better? Early or late primaries?
Oh, and one more thing about primaries. How about the states that are holding the Democratic primary on one day and the Republican primary on a totally different day. I guess there will be no way for people to keep their parties secret - if anyone cares about that these days. I hope that no one will succumb to peer pressure and vote with their friends because they don’t want any one to know they’re secretly liberal or conservative.
So, to sum it up, I’m looking for:
- Your #1 source of voter info
- Your opinions on the timing of the primaries.
Leave a comment already - don’t just get informed, get involved!
Oct
20
10 Questions
Filed Under 10questions.com, YouTube, media, presidential candidates, voter research | Leave a Comment
There’s a new site called 10Questions.com, where people submit questions to the candidates then internet users vote for the top 10 questions. The top 10 questions will then actually be answered by the candidates. Each IP can only vote yea or nay for each question, so no stuffing the ballot box. Without extra computers, anyway. So, do you have a burning question for our presidential hopefuls?
Oct
16
2008 Primary Schedule
Filed Under Democrats, New York Times, Politics, Primaries, get informed!, media, republicans, voter research | Leave a Comment
Not sure when your Primary will be? The NY Times has a very clear schedule - not only of when Dems and Reps will vote, but what the candidates will need to ensure victory. Check it out - and stay informed!
Oct
10
Latest Presidential Polls
Filed Under Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, Chris Dodd, Democrats, Dennis Kucinich, Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Politics, Ron Paul, Rudy Giuliani, Sam Brownback, Tom Tancredo, Tommy Thompson, hillary clinton, john mccain, polls, presidential candidates, republicans, voter research | Leave a Comment
Another poll results site: Leading Presidential Polls 2008. This one is much more user friendly than pollingreport.com, and has lots of interactive polls for readers as well. You can also select specific state polls, and specific candidate polls. Check it out!
Oct
9
The Soccer Mom Vote
Filed Under Politics, blogging, voter research | Leave a Comment
Looking for interesting debates? Check out The Soccer Mom Vote, a blog with interesting articles and good clean debates in the comments. Fun reading, and you might find some good challenges to your current thinking - whatever it might be.
Oct
9
pollingreport.com
Filed Under Politics, media, polls, presidential candidates, voter research | Leave a Comment
Like keeping up with the latest political polls? Here’s a great site - not too many bells and whistles, just current polling info.
Oct
4
SelectSmart.com
Filed Under Politics, selectsmart.org, voter research | Leave a Comment
Here’s a fun site: SelectSmart.com. You answer the multiple-choice questions (like a Cosmo quiz) and the selector spits out the presidential candidate that best matches your views. Give it a try! I’d love to hear how your results compare to what you already thought.
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