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The 2016 presidential campaign is underway with a large slate of candidates, at least on the Republican side.
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Is Rolling Polling the right way to vote?
An 1844 election poll lists how voters cast their ballots in a Virginia State Senate race. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library Special Collections.
By Bill Sullivan
As Americans head to the polls today, much of the news coverage is focused on turnout. Inevitably the numbers will disappoint, at least in comparison with a presidential election year.
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Vote Today!
No matter who you are, someone in history worked hard to give you the right to vote. Honor their vision and vote today.
Elections’ Bitter History
The hallmarks of an American election were just beginning to emerge in the race of 1796, when Adams and Jefferson saw the first hints of negative campaigning, party politics, and mudslinging….
Did social media influence your political choices?
Were your election choices affected by the online community? Share your thoughts on politics in the age of blogs in iCitizenForum.
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Are candidates’ indiscretions more important than issues?
How much bearing does a candidate’s personal life have on his or her potential political performance? Share your thoughts on the issue this week on iCitizenForum.
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Will your pocketbook influence your vote?
How big a role will your finances play when you head to the polls November 2nd? Share your thoughts on the country’s economy this week on iCitizenForum.
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Is it time to tear down the walls around immigration reform?
From Jamestown Island in the 17th century to Ellis Island in the 19th century, America is a nation of immigrants. Do our current laws serve existing citizens and new citizens equally well?
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Does all this talk about health-care reform make you queasy?
Where do you stand on health care reform? Weigh in on the question, and be a part of the great American tradition of civil discussion and debate.
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Will the Republicans’ “Pledge to America” get you to the polls in November?
This week’s question for debate centers on a new Republican initiative. Will their plan get you to the polls?
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