Early Voting - What are the effects?
According to Reuters, up to forty percent of votes cast this election may be before November 6th. Both camps have been seeking supporters to cast their votes early in order to help lock up votes before election day. Obama even became the first president ever to cast his vote early. But will this new emphasis on early voting change the election? Does the guarantee of votes from supporters that may not be available on election day give either party a strong advantage? While I'm not sure the answer to those question, I have a feeling it will come down to the demographics of each side's supporters. Thoughts?
posted by Anonymous @ 2:24 PM
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Well it clearly favors the democrats which is why many states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio tried to pass laws that limited early voting. Most people that vote early are either going to be out of the country or are working that day. Many of these people that work long days with non flexible hours, usually democrats.
I think it's interesting that the candidates are urging voters to send in their ballots early, and I wonder why that is. Is it to secure the vote, and not let the last few weeks of campaigning sway the voters? Or is it--more likely--to ensure that more people can vote? Many people don't make it into the booths to vote because of busy schedules, etc. so I could see that eing useful for many Americans.
Erik..I think that comment was very bias especially the last part. For example, my dad works from 4:30am and usually doesn't get done with work till around 6pm. He is a republican. My mom works non-flexible hours from 7:00am-4pm. She is a republican.
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