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5 Weird Things Americans Voted on Yesterday

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:31:07 +0000

You might not know it from watching TV, but Americans also went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes on a myriad of issues not involving a certain residence on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. And some of those issues were a bit strange. But who are we to judge? After all, in this [...]

Election Day 2012 – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Country singers are becoming more and more vocal about who they'll choose on Election Day. Sara Evans likes Mitt Romney. Trace Adkins agrees. Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is voting for Barack Obama, while Ronnie Dunn seems to be on the fence. Who will you vote for today, Election Day 2012?

Who Do You Think Is Going to Win the Presidential Election? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:10:36 +0000

Today America settles the long battle for the White House between current President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The national polls are very tight, whereas state-by-state polling seems to suggest another four years for Obama. But perhaps the most accurate way to determine who will win a presidential election is to ask voters who they think [...]

Election Day 2012: Country Stars Push Fans to Exercise Their Right to Vote

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:00:17 +0000

It’s Election Day, and country music’s biggest stars are joining the push to make sure every eligible voter takes time to get to the polls before they close tonight. The importance of the election is clear to every concerned American. While most singers are only providing reminders to their fans, others are using social media [...]

Claim Your Election Day Freebies

Mike Adams — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:41:18 +0000

Well, it's finally Election Day here in the old Land of the Free, and what better way to give yourself a pat on the back for getting out there and casting your all-important vote than with some free stuff, right?

Should You Have to Have a Photo ID to Vote? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:55:12 +0000

As of now, 17 states have laws requiring voters to present photo ID before voting. Some have suggested these regulations may act to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who could be less likely to have such identification. Last month a judge in Pennsylvania blocked the state from enforcing its voter ID laws in the 2012 election.

President Barack Obama Wins, So Does King, Pingree & Michaud – In Statewide Student Mock Election

Townsquare Media — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:33:42 +0000

The Maine Secretary of State’s office has released the results from student mock elections throughout the state. The results include more than 185 schools but not the 60 others that hadn’t submitted their results to the Secretary of State’s office by the late Monday deadline. In the student mock election, President Obama won Maine’s electoral [...]

Willie Nelson on President Obama: 'I'll Probably Vote for Him'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:36 +0000

The legendary Willie Nelson may have endorsed Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in the 2012 presidential race, but when it comes down to a choice between President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, it looks like the entertainer has chosen to go with the incumbent president.

Taylor Swift Doesn't Want to Tell Anyone How to Vote

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Pop-country darling Taylor Swift is so busy, you might not think she'd have much time to keep up with current events like the upcoming presidential election. But the 'Red' hitmaker says she intends to vote -- though she insists she doesn't want her opinions to influence those who look up to her.

Everything You Need to Know for Election Day

Townsquare Media — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:54:40 +0000

Tuesday, November 6 is 'Election Day.' Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that we, as U.S. citizens have. About 90 million American citizens, who are qualified to vote, won't. They give up on a chance to choose leaders and representatives who will do things that are important to them. Respect your right to vote! It's a privilege.