After the Republican-led legislature in Florida changed the early voting rules, churches like Rev. R. Joaquin Willis’ Church of the Open Door in Miami had to make their own adjustments—they brought their congregants en masse to the polls after service past Sunday, the only Sunday where early voting was permitted in Florida. In 2008, many [...]
Record Turnout Already Among Black Voters in Georgia
October 27, 2012 | Posted by
Though some observers have concluded that President Obama’s supporters are lacking in enthusiasm compared to 2008, voting numbers coming out of Georgia starkly dispute that conclusion: more than 250,000 black voters in Georgia have already cast ballots—the highest participation rate ever recorded by the secretary of state’s office. State elections officials report that 780,545 Georgians [...]
Michelle Obama Urges Early Voting in Comedic Skit on Jimmy Kimmel
October 26, 2012 | Posted by
The campaign trail led first lady Michelle Obama to L.A this week for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel and a fundraising party hosted by Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett. The First Lady showed off her funny bone when she appeared on the late night talk show in a skit that featured her using a [...]
‘Clueless’ Stacey Dash Votes for Mitt Romney
October 24, 2012 | Posted by
Stacey Dash opted to leave her red Baywatch-esque swimsuit at home as she headed to the voting booth to cast her vote for Republican candidate Mitt Romney. The former “Clueless” star received severe criticism for voicing her decision to vote for Romney. The insults ranged from death threats to jokes poking at her alleged stupidity. [...]
Up to 3 Hour-Long Waits Greet Some Metro Atlanta Early Voters – Video
October 24, 2012 | Posted by
Voters inspired by their presidential candidate of choice’s recent debate performances are eager to cast their ballots. If you can’t wait until November 6 to cast your vote, you can vote early for the next 10 days, but you might still face a wait. In Cobb County, voters waited 3 hours to vote at the elections [...]
First Lady Casts Her Vote, Encourages Others to Follow Suit
October 16, 2012 | Posted by
First Lady Michelle Obama had just cast her official ballot on Monday when she encouraged voters in the key swing state of Ohio to follow her lead. “I’m feeling pretty fired up and ready to go, because this morning, let me tell you what I did – I cast my ballot for Barack Obama,” she [...]
For Many In Georgia, Debates Are Moot; Ballots Already Cast
October 15, 2012 | Posted by
The truth for many is that the debates are just another form of conflict-centered reality entertainment. The arguments, platforms and performances matter little because these voters have already cast their ballots and had them tabulated in early voting. Fox 5 Atlanta reports that Georgians began casting their ballots on Monday, and it will continue for [...]
Federal Court Rules that Florida Voting Changes Are Discriminatory
August 17, 2012 | Posted by
In a vindication for those who are fighting the changes in voting rules across the country, a U.S. federal court has ruled that Florida’s decision to reduce the number of early voting days is a violation of 1965′s Voting Rights Act because it discriminates against minorities. The court stopped the changes from going into effect [...]
Obama Campaign Sues Ohio Over Voting Rights
July 18, 2012 | Posted by
After doing a lot of complaining and speechifying about the voting restrictions Republicans have implemented around the country, the Obama campaign today took the next step in their fight: The campaign filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio for eliminating early voting in the final three days before the election. It is the first [...]
