Category Archives: Voting

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Some Important Dates

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 7, 2011 writein voting – write in vote There are at least six states that do not allow write-in votes for President and Congressional seats. Do not let that discourage you from running, because … Continue reading

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Voter Suppression

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 6, 2011 voter suppression – blocking votes – voter registration How tough is it getting to register to vote? In a recent article in the LA Times, David Savage writes: “And those who seek … Continue reading

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Who Is Anna Hazare?

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 2, 2011 India – activist – Anna Hazare Every day I learn something new. This morning I found out about a relatively “new” public figure (at least to Northern India) who is protesting the … Continue reading

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League of Women Voters Hamstrung

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 30, 2011 By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau Reporting from Tallahassee, Fla.— Barack Obama may have won this crucial state three years ago on the Sunday before election day when “souls to the polls” … Continue reading

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We Need A Mensch

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 26, 2011 I believe that we have yet to meet the person who will be elected our next president in 2012. That is why I feel a great hope for this country. People around … Continue reading

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Grover

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 25, 2011 taxes – tax reform – Grover Norquist – Americans for Tax Reform If you don’t know the Americans for Tax Reform pledge you need to know right away. Nobody has done more … Continue reading

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Pot

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 20, 2011 Marijuana – pot – Citizens Briefing Book Before Obama made the transition to the White House, he sent an email to all the people who had signed up at his website called … Continue reading

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Hawaii Votes

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 19, 2011 Hawaii is tough. They don’t allow any write-in votes. You can obtain an absentee ballot by request, and the deadline for the general election is October 30th, but you still can’t write … Continue reading

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Arkansas Voting

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 18, 2011 When I called the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office today, I found out that you should have no problem writing in a candidate for Congressman, Senator, or President, just so long as … Continue reading

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Who Will Decide the Next Election?

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 8, 2011 election – unemployed – students – internet – mobile devices Political opinion-maker Charlie Cook, National Journal columnist thinks the next President will be chosen by Independent “swing” voters. I think the next … Continue reading

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