Monday, November 3, 2008

EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!

***FIVE REASONS YOUR VOTE STILL COUNTS***

Election Day is tomorrow. Even if you're disgusted by politics and don't see eye to eye with either of the candidates, it's still important to vote.

Here are five reasons for you to get off the couch and head to the polls tomorrow. . .

#1.) THE ECONOMY. Barack Obama wants to raise taxes on the wealthy to help pay the bills, and John McCain wants to keep taxes low for everyone to help get the economy back on track. Even if you're not 100% on board with either candidate, you have a stake in the economy.

#2.) THE CONGRESS. If Obama wins, and Democrats end up with more than 60 seats in the Senate, they'll be able to advance their agenda big time. Some say that would help get things DONE in Washington, but others argue it would leave Democrats with WAY too much power.

#3.) THE SUPREME COURT. Right now, Roe v. Wade is upheld by a 5 to 4 vote in the United States Supreme Court. And there's a VERY good chance that three of the five judges who support abortion rights will retire in the next four years. --Since the President appoints Supreme Court justices, he'll decide who fills those empty slots. Barack Obama will probably appoint liberal judges who'll uphold the law, and John McCain will probably appoint more conservative judges who'll support overturning it.

#4.) YOUR LOCAL ELECTIONS. You're not just voting for the President tomorrow. You're voting for Congressmen, Senators, and local officials too. A lot of people just vote straight down party lines, so it's especially important to vote your conscience this year.

#5.) THE POLLS CAN BE WRONG. Obama has a big lead in most polls, but some experts say the election is A LOT closer than people think. So, don't cancel your trip to the ballot box just because you think the election's already over. Get out there and vote. (The Complete Sheet)

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