Get out the Vote!
Tuesday is Primary Day here in the Lone Star State and I strongly encourage everyone to brave the blizzards (ha ha) and get out the vote! I'm not a very political person, but I do love politics... which I understand is a bit of an oxymoron except that I just love the process.. I am fascinated by the dynamics.. so while I don't have any particular preference just yet the *idea* of voting excites me! I'm sure it's the newsbug still floating around in my blood.. but whatever it is, I hope it infects you too! :)
To help ease the process, some helpful links:
To find out what you need to bring and/or where you need to go, check out the Texas Secretary of State Website.
For a very indepth analysis of the race thus far, including profiles of the candidates, fundraising, vote counts, where they stand on the issues, and important dates/events to watch out for, check out CNN's election headquarters.
And for the Texas results, by far the best local coverage you'll see (no bias, I swear!), including live web streaming video reports, archives of video and new reports, all compiled from reporters in Washington, across Texas, and of course the Dallas-Ft Worth area, check out the WFAA Election Coverage.. and of course don't forget to watch them for the final results on Channel 8! :)
This cool online quiz from ABC news asks a series of questions on the issues, core values, and other relevant matters and then uses your answers to match you with the candidate that best fits your opinions. Take it even if you already know who you'll be voting for... you might be surprised to see the results!
And for those of you still a bit skeptical of the whole system who want a more tounge-in-cheek view of the news.. you can't beat The Daily Show's InDecision 2008 site. Funny political cartoons.. the best (or worst!) comments from the campaign trail... and completely pointless polls that will make you Laugh Out Loud for real!
Like I said before.. I really don't have a strong preference WHO you vote for... just VOTE!
This was the closest picture I have to patriotic... my girls on last 4th of July.. but I think it's appropriate enough! Happy Primary Day!
To help ease the process, some helpful links:
To find out what you need to bring and/or where you need to go, check out the Texas Secretary of State Website.
For a very indepth analysis of the race thus far, including profiles of the candidates, fundraising, vote counts, where they stand on the issues, and important dates/events to watch out for, check out CNN's election headquarters.
And for the Texas results, by far the best local coverage you'll see (no bias, I swear!), including live web streaming video reports, archives of video and new reports, all compiled from reporters in Washington, across Texas, and of course the Dallas-Ft Worth area, check out the WFAA Election Coverage.. and of course don't forget to watch them for the final results on Channel 8! :)
This cool online quiz from ABC news asks a series of questions on the issues, core values, and other relevant matters and then uses your answers to match you with the candidate that best fits your opinions. Take it even if you already know who you'll be voting for... you might be surprised to see the results!
And for those of you still a bit skeptical of the whole system who want a more tounge-in-cheek view of the news.. you can't beat The Daily Show's InDecision 2008 site. Funny political cartoons.. the best (or worst!) comments from the campaign trail... and completely pointless polls that will make you Laugh Out Loud for real!
Like I said before.. I really don't have a strong preference WHO you vote for... just VOTE!
This was the closest picture I have to patriotic... my girls on last 4th of July.. but I think it's appropriate enough! Happy Primary Day!
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