We're already into the middle of September and I can truthfully say that we are very fortunate to not have a television. From what I have read, the election advertising is becoming more vicious by the day.
As the election year grinds to an end, it becomes more important than ever to pay attention to what is being said by both sides. To verify the statements and not just nod your head and say, “I knew it! That’s just the kind of guy he is…” Finding the neutral observer and reporter is more difficult than ever. But, with the lies flying fast and furious you need to do more than simply listen and hope you can filter out the truth from the garbage. A thinking voter has a lot of reading to do!
This year may turn out to be the pivotal year for election law. Both candidates have already written off some states and are concentrating their efforts on pivotal states. Does this, in effect, disenfranchise some voters? Public funds are being spent on both campaigns and some would say that all voters deserve equal consideration. Also, there is a growing concern over the use of electronic voting machines and lawsuits are just waiting for a narrow win/loss in this election. And after the Florida debacle in 2000, many concerned citizens are questioning the Electoral College system. And last, now the politicians and voting officials have realized that there is a large and growing segment of voters who will vote via absentee ballot. How do you exit poll these voters? Both parties now have to face the fact that millions of last minute advertising dollars are going down the drain because the vote they were seeking is already sealed in an envelope and is waiting to be counted…after the election!
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