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Election Day 2014: Top 5 Tax Initiatives on the Ballot
As voters head to the polls, virtually all of them will cast votes for politicians who indirectly impact taxes, but some will also have the chance to vote directly for or against certain state and local tax initiatives. Out of 147 ballot measures across 41 states and the District of Columbia, 15 are tax-related. Here…Rachel Greszler -
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Elections Have Consequences: Ask Jim DeMint, Mike Needham Your Questions
On Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, I’ll talk with Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint and Heritage Action CEO Mike Needham to get their take on the 2014 election and how Tuesday’s results will affect the policies being made in Washington. You can be part of the discussion by sending your questions now or during the live online program to…Genevieve Wood -
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We Have Become Bad Voters. How We Can Change.
Elections have become theater. By regularly promising the impossible, political candidates give the dangerous impression that salvation is only one bill, one policy solution away. It breeds impatience, impetuosity and ecstatic hopes in citizens. And it can make us bad voters. James Madison and Alexander Hamilton had a different understanding of voting than we currently…Arthur Milikh -
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Confusing Wording Could Sink This State’s Elections Amendment
An amendment on the ballot in New Mexico could pave the way for taxpayers saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in school elections across the state. But critics say the wording of Constitutional Amendment 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot may so confuse voters they may end up simply skipping the question or even inadvertently…Rob Nikolewski -
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A Voter’s Guide to Untangling the ‘Jungle’ Election That Could Keep America Waiting
America’s political operatives are spread across the land fighting for their candidates, from the frosty U.S. Senate race in Alaska to the red-hot governor’s race in Florida. But if control of the Senate hangs in the balance after Tuesday’s midterm elections—and multiple scenarios suggest it could—then most of those operatives will be bound for Louisiana…Kelsey Bolar -
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Poll Shows Young Voters Switching Allegiance From Democrats to GOP
In a sign that Republican efforts to target the youth vote is paying off, a new poll finds a majority of young Americans who intend to vote next week prefer a Republican-controlled Congress. >>> This Spunky College Intern Is the Face of the New Republican Ground Game A survey released yesterday by Harvard Institute of…Josh Siegel -
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The Left Keeps Trying to Win Elections By Litigation Over Rules Governing Elections
With little time before the midterm election, the decisions in the courts, including the Supreme Court, on the procedural rules that will govern the election keep coming on an almost daily basis. This has been pretty much the norm since the 2000 elections, as liberals and progressives have used the courts — rather than the…Hans von Spakovsky -
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A Majority of Voters Think the Country Is ‘Out of Control’
If you live in America today and you believe things are terrific, you’re … well … deeply in the minority. According to a new Politico poll, despair grips the land. Half the people in the country believe we are on the “wrong track.” Barely a fifth say we are on the right track. And 64…Kate Scanlon -
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The One Thing George Will Predicts Will Surprise Everyone on Election Day
As Election Day approaches, Republicans are focusing too much effort on buying television ads, warned George Will on Fox News’ Special Report last night. Will said that voters have been “saturated” by political ads, and that the “utility” of these dollars may be overestimated. “The return on ‘get out the vote’ may be much larger,”…Kate Scanlon -
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Who’s the Biggest Individual Donor for the 2014 Elections? (Hint: He’s a Democrat)
With less than a month until the 2014 elections, candidates on both sides are relying on top donors to fund their campaign operations. The Center for Responsive Politics calculated the amount of money individuals have contributed to federal candidates, parties, political action committees, 527 organizations, super PACs and Carey committees. Of the top six donors,…Kelsey Lucas -
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As Election Day Nears, Group Aims to Help Citizens ‘Vote Smart’
With the 2014 midterm elections mere weeks away, Vote Smart—a national, non-partisan research organization—is offering voters new services that, according to U.S. News & World Report, “would make the Founders weep with joy.” Marketed as “The Voter’s Self-Defense System,” Vote Smart is a group of conservatives and liberals who have compiled thousands of hours of…Kate Scanlon -
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‘Joy in the Morning’: Cruz Shares the Word on Adversity With ‘Values’ Voters
Two weeks after receiving a chorus of boos from a Washington gathering of Middle Eastern Christians, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today delivered a biblically inspired speech invoking an Old Testament psalm and calling on social conservatives to hold their values and religious convictions near when faced with adversity. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy…Melissa Quinn -
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Citizen Poll Watchers Expose Need for Scrutiny of Elections
Counting votes behind closed doors, letting uncertified voters vote, stacking wards with majority party poll workers — questionable activities at Burlington, Vt., polling places reveal a need for greater scrutiny of elections, two citizen poll watchers say. On Aug. 26, Wendy and Jim Robert spent the day at Burlington’s Ward 7 voter precinct to get…Bruce Parker -
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5 Charts That Explain Millennial Voters
The Cold War ended long ago, and according to one survey, it's time for politicians to leave Cold War-era terms such as "big government," "socialism" and "capitalism" behind. The reason: Such words mean little to the millennial generation, who came of age during the Great Recession. The 18- to 29-year-old demographic played a crucial role in…Melissa Quinn -
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What Conservatives Must Understand About Hispanic Voters
Half a century ago we saw the spark of powerful ideas that changed the face of America. Some became legislation, such as the War on Poverty. Others became potent cultural trends, like the sexual revolution. Less noticed but no less impactful was the onset of a radical change in our nation’s demographic makeup. That millions…Mike Gonzalez -
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More Than Half of Voters Think This Agency Is Motivated by Politics. And No, It’s Not the IRS.
A new poll found that the majority of Americans believe the Department of Justice is motivated primarily by politics. According to a Rasmussen poll released Thursday, more than half of likely voters believe the Department of Justice is more concerned with politics than ensuring justice is served when deciding whether to investigate a local crime…Melissa Quinn -
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Democratic Governor Brokers Deal to End Anti-Fracking Ballot Initiatives
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper brokered a fracking cease-fire this week, shutting down competing referendums for November’s ballot. Now, Colorado business and Democratic politicians are enjoying an economic and political peace dividend. The Democratic governor brought environmentalists and industrialists together to drop their respective ballot measures. In exchange, an independent panel will now make recommendations to…Philip Wegmann