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Y’all IK we won the senate and it’s definitely important to celebrate, but if you’re in Georgia please, please, please vote in the runoff on December 6.
If we can get 51 instead of an exact tie it will give us a little wiggle room. For the past two years, a lot of the improvements Biden has attempted to make haven’t made it passed the Senate because one or two Democrats voted no and that was all it took; if we can get Georgia too, one Democrat can vote no and the legislation will still pass. The more seats we have the better chance we have for serious, meaningful change.
Please vote December 6th.
#senate#vote#Georgia#election#election 2022#american election#Georgia runoff#runoff#runoff elections#democrat#ralph warnock#warnock#raphael warnock
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History made by Democrats in the 2022 US Midterm Elections 💙
WES MOORE became the first Black governor of Maryland, as well as only the third Black governor elected in the country.
MAURA HEALEY became the first woman and the first openly gay person elected as the governor of Massachusetts, as well as the first openly lesbian governor in the US alongside TINA KOTEK (see in a later reblog to this post).
MAXWELL FROST became the first Gen Z and Afro-Cuban member of the US Congress after winning his race in Florida for the House of Representatives.
SUMMER LEE became the first Black Congresswoman from Pennsylvania after winning her race for the House of Representatives.
JAMES ROESENER became the first transgender man elected to a state legislature in US history in New Hampshire.
BECCA BALINT became the first woman ever elected to Congress from Vermont, as well as the first out LGBTQ person and openly gay person elected to Congress from Vermont.
ANDREA CAMPBELL became the first Black woman in Massachusetts to be elected Attorney General.
ARUNA MILLER became the first immigrant, first woman of color, and first Asian American elected to the Maryland lieutenant governor’s office.
ANTHONY BROWN became the first Black attorney general of Maryland.
ALEX PADILLA became the first Latino elected to the US Senate from California.
(Hit the image limit, so more will be coming in my next reblog ⬇️)
#politics#us politics#election 2022#midterm election#midterm elections#midterm election 2022#representation matters#history#vote#wes moore#maura healey#maxwell frost#summer lee#james roesener#andrea campbell#aruna miller#anthony brown#alex padilla#becca balint#100#500#1k#5k
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God, I really wish the radical left that Republicans scare monger about so much about actually existed. We’d all be a lot better off. But nah, we’re stuck with Democrats 🙄
Anyway, if you’re in the US and haven’t already, please go vote today against as many Republican, election denying, hate mongering Christofascists as possible. Sigh.
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Did you vote and decorate your dog with a sticker today??
#scamp the corgi#vote#election day#election 2022#corgi#dog#pet#pets#animal#animals#corgis#dogs#cute#adorable#silly#funny#pembroke welsh corgi#lol#comedy#humor#haha
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Guys I'm begging you please go vote!
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Maybe George Santos will demand having Clarence Thomas as the judge in his upcoming trial.
#george santos#fraud#indictment#kitara ravache#ny-03#us house of representatives#election 2020#election 2022#republicans#false financial reports#sleaze#clarence thomas#us supreme court#scotus#ethics#chris weyant
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VOTE: NOVEMBER 8th!
ATTENTION! Election Day is November 8th! SO! if you're an American citizen over 18 please please!
VOTE
some places are having early voting so you don't have to wait, go to Vote.org to find out what you need, if you have early voting, if you need an ID if there's same day registration etc etc.
ALSO! Voting is the baseline, everyone should vote, but if you have any ANY! free time between now and polls close on Election Day, Democrats everywhere are doing Get Out The Vote. No matter were you live there's a close election, there are swing congressional seats in California and New York, Alaska might send it's first Democrat to the House since the 1970s, Oklahoma might elect a Democratic governor, Utah might unseat Republican Senator Mike Lee, No matter where you are, red state or blue state there's a close election that a few hours of your time volunteering could make ALL the different, SO please Please PLEASE make an effort, show up,
VOLENTEER
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Hey, my fellow US-ians: back off the cable news and doomscrolling tonight, y'all. Unless you're studying media, you're not going to learn anything of value for a while. The most you're going to get is an anxiety attack. We're in the Schrodinger's Cat stage of democracy right now, and it takes a while to open the box.
#democracy is advanced citizenship#democracy#election day#election 2022#patience my dears#we have a long fight ahead no matter what#so breathe deep#drink some water#try to sleep#take a walk#and remember that the fight continues#always.
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We won Nevada by 5,000 votes. FIVE. THOUSAND. Less than 1%, For a seat that quite literally made the difference between democrat and republican control of the senate.
How much do you want to bet 5,000, or more, people in Nevada thought their vote wouldn’t matter but showed up anyway? How many people made the difference despite believing they never could? How many people changed the course of our politics for the next 2 years by dropping off a ballot?
Your. Vote. Matters. Your vote is one of the biggest ways you are going to matter in your life. The only way they win is if you give them exactly what they want: your disengagement.
#vote#election#election 2022#american election#politics#democrat#nevada#abortion#senate#senate race#us politics
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Gotta say, I love that the ABC's winner/loser article format exists, because it means you get pictures like this:
and that's just beautiful.
#auspol#fucking high art! frame that shit next to the photos of the LNP party room with the woman all bug eyed about it#election 2022
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The kids are alright
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Congratulations Brazil, and good luck 🎉
Bolsonaro can fuck off forever.
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Elections; Democracy and Its Nuances
The Philippine elections was a period plagued with unease and restless nerves as Filipinos, whether in the Philippines or not, tossed their votes in the hopes of choosing the country’s next set of top officials. Much thought was often placed on both the voters voting for their desired candidate and the politicians participating in campaigns to ensure that the elections weren't only true to the people but also for the betterment of the country. Knowing this led many to ask the question; why are the Philippine elections essential to the state of the country especially in terms of the country’s democracy?Democracy was described as a type of government centered on the principle of equality between those in power and ordinary people (Cambridge Dictionary, n.d.). The nature of elections, in the way that individuals get to be able to pick out who they want to run for office, was a prime example of democracy being demonstrated in real time. In the same way, the Philippine elections was essential to the nation as it gave people a chance to showcase their own opinions as citizens of the country that they’re voting for. Hence, elections, no matter what country it takes place in, are an important process in being able to practice democracy in society.
Beginnings of Opinion
I’m yet to vote for the national or local elections as I haven’t gotten my COMELEC (Commission On Elections) ID as of the moment. However, I’ve had my share of experience being not only a voter during elections but also as a person running or campaigning during one when elections for the Student Council came around. As for a vivid memory I have in regards to elections, I would recall the national elections that took place last May 2022, where Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. won as the president with a total of 31,104,175 votes.
I recall waking up in the middle of the night and going downstairs to grab a glass of water. In the living room, my parents and brother were sitting down on the couch, eyes glued on the television as a female voice reported live the current status of the ballots and which of the candidates were in the lead for their respective positions. As for why this specific moment was a pivotal memory to how I viewed Philippine elections, I would say it’s because as the voting was being broadcast live, there were also some other reports of the candidates’ programs and the reaction of some people to these programs. Some citizens being interviewed by the reporters were crying, some were furious, and some were just neutral.
One thing was common amongst all of them though, all of them mostly mentioned the most popular politicians as the ones they were going to vote for. Many people mentioned only the names of Robredo and Marcos, two of whom were the leading candidates for the elections at the time. It was as if the other participants like Lacson, Pacquiao, and Domagoso were hardly mentioned at all. As someone not entirely interested in the realm of politics, seeing all of this in real-time was an interesting experience to say the least, though it never really impacted me emotionally when I think about it now.
Experience, Relevance, and All Things Between
When pondering on specific factors that influence the course of the Philippine elections, the one thing I can think of would be whether or not the politician in question has the experience or background knowledge that applies to the position they’re running for. After all, nobody wants an uneducated individual to run for a seat in the government that is required to lead large groups of people or even the whole nation. Being an important figure in society, citizens must be able to choose candidates that they believe are experts in their respective fields.
Second, I believe that another factor that influences votes would be how well-known a person is. Not to say that this is the case most of the time, but I do notice that when it comes to those who aren’t exactly into politics, they typically mention big names or those in the majority lead. In some ways, this can become a problem as instead of voting for people who fit the job description/requirements that the position asks for, citizens end up picking only those whose names ring a bell to them.
A personal observation I have for this would be when some politicians will end up buying votes or bribing people to vote for them in exchange for money. Some people like to term the money they gain from this as “ayuda”, which is essentially just money coming from politicians so that they can influence you to vote for them. This is a prevalent problem in the Philippine elections as not only do they bribe voters with money, but at times the money may even come from the government. This issue isn’t exactly one-sided as voters are willing to take the money or in fact, may use it as a reason instead. In a sense, this problem must be solved on both fronts, the voters and the candidates.
The Foundation of Unity
As I near the end of this blog, I’m stuck thinking about what I want for the Philippine elections or the entire country as a whole. I may not be knowledgeable about politics or the sort, but I truly believe that it has the power to be able to change the tide of things in not only our country but in any location in general. As all people do, my main goal for the Philippine elections is for it to be more transparent in terms of its dealings. From how I see things, I believe everyone knows that some strange dealings happen behind the scenes for some votings and yet we Filipinos just look at it as if it’s a common occurrence. We shouldn’t have this mentality as it’s important for us to have a stand against these types of issues instead of it becoming a norm in our country.
That does lead us to the biggest concern, how do we deal with such concerns and what’s the best course of action for it? To begin, we must remember that we can report such incidents to an official organization, such as the COMELEC. The COMELEC is in charge of everything and anything when it comes down to voting and thus, should be the first place to go to when wanting to report any concerns regarding election violations. Additionally, the PNP (Philippine National Police) can also be approached for concerns regarding electoral fraud if ever going to the COMELEC can’t be done.
Now that all is said and done, I presume that one may wonder what’s my stance on the entire ordeal in terms of flaws in the electoral system. I believe that it’s high time for the Philippines to begin an era of electoral reform because of the few issues that continue to break the system from the inside. Additionally, it’s not only violations that we must deal with but also the attitude of us citizens when it comes to learning about these flaws. Instead of looking at these things with neutrality, it’s best for us to take action and actually do something about them. Change doesn’t stem from only one side of the argument but from both parties. Hence, other than calling out politicians or those in power who use said power to manipulate votes and such, we must also take the time to inform and spur others to action.
With all of the information presented above, I can only hope that people take my words not as information for another time but as a stepping stone. It truly takes time to learn about things such as electoral reform or democratic renewal, but if individuals make the effort to try and become educated of the current issues surrounding the mere process of choosing leaders who will guide them to a better tomorrow, then perhaps it will help deal with certain nuances.
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