Should Election Day Be a National Holiday?

A hot topic leading up to last Tuesday, and one which has continued to be discussed constantly, is the waiting lines many had to endure to exercise their right to vote.  Some say it was due to poor management by the states, who are responsible for running their own elections, and others believe it was a veiled form of voter suppression.  Now an old proposal is gaining steam in many corners: Turn Election day into a National Holiday.  Election Day barbecues?  Sounds fun, right?  And there's no doubt it would alleviate many voting day issues.  So the question is, why not?  Share your thoughts!

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Governor Huntsman on the Current State of the GOP

Next to the "Fiscal Cliff", one of the biggest topics of discussion out there right now is the state of the Republican Party.  Have they lost touch with the American People?  Are they focused on the right issues?  Are they proposing any real solutions, or just pointing fingers?  A more moderate voice in the Republican Party, Jon Huntsman, was rendered irrelevant early on the Presidential Primaries, some say for suggesting compromise and common sense.  However, now that the GOP is in a weaker position, many are beginning to call for him to take a more prominent role in the party.  Listen to what he and Joe Scarborough have to say, and then share your thoughts!

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Did Hurricane Sandy Kill Romney's Chances?

We're one day out, and Nate Silver's Five Thirty Eight blog currently has President Obama as an 86% favorite.  The national media is also beginning to trend toward a close Obama victory.  A new narrative that is emerging is whether or not Superstorm Sandy played a role in bringing a halt to Romney's momentum, or whether it had already eroded.  Silver has been saying for quite some time Romney's momentum had disappeared, but he examines the topic in a post on his blog today.  Check it out (in Silver's post or elsewhere), and let us know what you think.

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CNN: What Tomorrow Means for the Future

CNN has again posted two separate articles, one for each candidate, lining out what the top priorities would be if each candidate were to win.  Check out the articles, and share your thoughts.

If Obama Wins a Second Term...

If Romney Takes the White House...

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Obama vs. Romney: Their Visions for America

Today, both candidates published statements that lined out their "Vision for America".  Who's vision sounds more appealing?  Which vision has a better chance of becoming a reality?  Take a look at them both, and share your thoughts below, or on Facebook/Twitter.

President Obama's Vision

Governor Romney's Vision

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Obama vs.... Hoover?

No matter what your opinions are concerning President Obama and what he's done in his first (and possibly only) term are, this is a worthwhile comparison.  And it's one that seems to be rarely considered or discussed.  Share your thoughts here, on Facebook, or on Twitter.

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2012 Election: Interact

Who will our next President be? Will Ohio end up deciding the election? How close will the race be? Will the popular vote and the electoral vote be split? Join our Facebook event, and share your thoughts!  You can also leave your thoughts here!

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National vs. State Polls: Which is More Relevant?

With only a couple days left before the election, the national polls show a virtual tie. But do those national polls actually matter? That is a matter of debate as of late, due to how our electoral process actually works.  But what do the state polls tell us about the how 

the popular vote might play out? Five Thirty Eight examines that, and also gives you the latest forecast regarding next weeks election (Obama's chances are up to 77.4%). Pay particular attention to the forecast regarding the popular vote (contradicts many of the the current polls).  Share your thoughts on the story and/or the forecast!

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Politifact: Scariest Lines of the 2012 Campaign

In the spirit of Halloween, Politifact has issued their list of "Scariest Lines" from the 2012 Campaign (In other words, the biggest lies that have been thrown out there during the campaign so far). It includes both things that the President has said, and things that have been said about him. Check it out, and share your thoughts here, on our Facebook page, or through Twitter (mark your tweets with @mrdenton245).

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