voting
Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
Will Black Voters Save Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign?
Joe Biden's hopes to become President were always dependent on his ability to capture a high percentage of the black vote. With the earliest contests in the Democratic Primary process taking place in Iowa and New Hampshire with minimal black presence and the recent Nevada caucus where black voters are heavily outweighed by whites and Hispanic voters. The February 29th South Carolina Primary will be the first opportunity to see if black voters will be the firewall Biden desperately needs to stay a factor in the race to become the Democratic nominee. Bernie Sanders has taken a commanding lead in the race percentage wise, although the states having input thus far only represent 2% of the delegates to be awarded. Three days after South Carolina comes Super Tuesday; if Biden can't slow down Sander's momentum, he may well be finished by next week, unless black voters rush in to save the day.
By William Spivey6 years ago in The Swamp
Millennial's'Not Active In Local Politics
The voter turnout rate among 18-25 years old have continued to be lower than other age groups. Young people show no involvement when it comes to politics, some people argue that young people are not interested in politics. However, that is not the case; it is due to our politicians, ignoring the youth. Voting is used to express a particular issue or course of action. It enables people to select there own government; it also allows citizens to choose their own representatives. In the 2012 Presidential Election, about 62% of people had costed there votes. However, in the 2014 Midterm elections only 42% of Americans had voted. (McElwee 2018). This clearly shows that the turnout rate is generally low then presidential elections. The reason why the youth should vote is that they can make a difference in this country, by simply showing up at the polls. Suffering a major disengagement of youth from politics; it is crucial to educate our youth, get them involved, and explain to them how there political participation can make a difference.
By Safi Malik6 years ago in The Swamp
Humerus
Do you recollect the first time you voted in the United States? For me, the booth not so updated as now even so I enjoyed casting my vote. Did you have an issue? Yes, I did. Without realizing the situation, I wanted some services to continue. I am about to enter the workforce and I do not want high taxes either. Democracy was high. People favored them or needed a Democrat to be elected into office. Challenge is good. However, sometimes you hear others need a break. How will they break even if can’t make your wages? I returned home proud as well as relieved after casting my ballot. At this time, my father seen hard times therefore I wanted him to beat the odds. Besides, he worked in a Foundry and cars he helped build still in demand today.
By Pearl Thomas6 years ago in The Swamp
Senator Moscow Turtle McConnell Has To Go!
Moscow Mitch Time Is Up: In the 80’s, an era when the vast majority of the most educated and diverse generation was born-millennials, the year 1985 is when Senator McConnell was elected to the Senate. Additionally, in 1989 the UN warned about Climate Change, in short 30 years later nothing has been done on Climate Change and Mitch McConnell has screwed an entire generation(s). 35 years Moscow Mitch has been in the Senate and has done absolutely nothing but set the nation and many generations behind another 35 years. Sidebar: in 2017, I wrote an article why elected officials should not be in office for 30 years or more-Mitch McConnell is a clear example. To constantly debate and fight the same issues for 35 years and in some cases for 50 years, illustrates an epic failure of our government and the dysfunction of the government when there are elected officials in office for too long.
By Eve's Politics6 years ago in The Swamp
Register to Vote || Driving You Homo
In todays global climate many people look to their politicians in disgust and think.......urgh! Currently we have the likes of American President Donald Trump, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson making decisions for their respective countries.
By Wayne Carter6 years ago in The Swamp
The UK's Voting Record
The forthcoming General Election here in the UK on 12th December 2019 is one of the most important this country has had to endure let alone suffer. Aren’t they all? BREXIT has dragged on for over three years without any sign of a conclusion. The political system is paralyzed. Put those two elements into a constitutional petrie dish and there is bound to be a growth of that most dangerous of political viruses; boredom.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in The Swamp
It Counts but It Makes No Difference!
It’s often been debated whether voting carries the impact necessary to have a significant effect on the outcome of any given subject. Voting generally speaking is an effective resolution for relatively small matters to be resolved in which the information is simple enough for people to fully understand what it they are voting for.
By Mark Jazz Nelson6 years ago in The Swamp
Election Day
Although graduation had taken place five months prior, on October 19th, 2015, my friends and I made a pact to return to our old high school. It was the closest voting station to all of our houses and the first time we were eligible to vote in a federal election. We weren’t the only ones that had shown up that day. According to Elections Canada, 57.1% of the 18-24 demographic had voted in the 2015 Canadian Election, an 18.3% increase from 2011. It was the largest increase in any demographic since demographic reporting began in 2004 and considered a major influence in the so called “Red Wave” across the country.
By Joshua Stanley6 years ago in The Swamp
A Better Way
The way we choose the government and the way that government operates should be separated. Whether an elected government or some other type, how the governing jobs are shared out is one thing. What the government does to improve that society or not is partly in the peoples hands. Witness how even despotic governments can change due to public pressure (e.g. Hong Kong and the extradition law).
By Richard Rockell6 years ago in The Swamp
What We the People Could Do About the Constitution
We’ve seen Amendments to the Constitution but I’m going to go out on a limb and say we need to rewrite it for modern times stating that men and women get equal work for equal pay, that we are all equal no matter where we come from, and that birthright citizenship will always exist. We need to define what America means to us. We can’t let somebody else do it, we have to have everybody’s input, which is why the Internet exists. We don’t have to do this with a drop of blood spilled either.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez6 years ago in The Swamp
Democrats Are in Danger
Democrats are in trouble. There is a presidential election next year and the Democratic Party is sorting through a large group of potential candidates trying to determine which is the most electable. Electability simply means “this person has the best chance to win an election.” It doesn’t mean the person is the best choice or that the person has the best policy ideas, it just means the person can win an election.
By Matthew Williams6 years ago in The Swamp
Benefits of Ranked Choice Voting
One of the great concepts of the United States is the fundamental theory that every vote counts. As a citizen you go to the voting booth and select your favored representative with the understanding that your support will be counted and have meaning.
By Peter Carriveau7 years ago in The Swamp
