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You’re Not Convincing Anyone
If you’re following this election, you probably have strong feelings about one or both candidates. Odds are, you’ve tried to convince friends and family to vote one way or another. If that’s you, then you’ve probably had the following conversation: Voter A: You should vote for Candidate X because he/she is the lesser of two…
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One Vote, Many Obstacles
My quest to submit an absentee ballot began easily enough. Since I had realized early on that the Missouri presidential primary was taking place over spring break, I had ample time to send in a request for an absentee ballot, and simply had to check a box stating that I needed one because I would…
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The Select Few
Over the years, presidential candidates have become more focused on securing any support that will make even the slightest difference to their total electoral votes. This notion has translated itself into a heavy emphasis on winning swing states. Many presidential elections have come down to a state or a few votes within that state. One…
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Gary Johnson and the “Wasted Vote”
“Thinking isn’t agreeing or disagreeing. That’s voting.” – Robert Frost It can be amazing how much clearer things get when you break it all down into numbers. A 2011 Gallup poll reported that at least 50% of Americans say marijuana should be legalized, and legalization measures are being voted on in three states this election…
