I think I agree with the dissenting opinion. From what I understand, the Constitution gives the right to the states to control their election. If the election was so close that officials were unable to determine a winner, I think the only fair way would be to recount the votes. It seems strange that the Supreme Court happened to make their decision only a couple hours before what they said was
2. Is the ability to fundraise too important in elections? In other words, are good candidates prevented from running because they cannot raise the needed funds? Can/should something be done to correct this if it is a problem?
I definitely believe fundraising is too important in elections. Money becomes an issue on many different platforms. A candidate who has more resources has more opportunity to reach voters, which could be unfair to an amazing candidate who just doesn’t have as much financial flexibility. More money means more advertising as well. It’s like at a kids Christmas party. Teachers put limits on how much gifts should cost so that one child doesn’t get a gift that is so much better than the other children. More money is more power. I think there should be stricter limits placed on how much can be spent on a campaign so that it is more fair.
3. Why is there such voter apathy - in other words, why is there often such low voter turnout for elections? Is there a way to rectify this problem?
Demographics such as race, sex, age, income, and education all play a role in who shows up to the polls. Voter turnout peaks at 45 years old and continues at that rate until advanced age sets in (about 80 years or older). If more young adults were educated on politics and how important elections are, maybe more people would care to vote. Income also plays a big part, because the more a person makes the more likely they are to vote because they have more at stake. They are also more likely to have a way to get there. Transportation could be provided to those less fortunate. Education has the most to do with elections in my opinion, because those who have been taught about what is important are more inclined to vote as well as teach others.
I agree with you that they need to do something different in the voting process to allow more people the chance to vote, but I dont think that offering transportation is the best answer to the problem. That really isnt going to solve a lot of the issues because the like you said peak turnout is about 45 years old until 80. I think its mostly that way because people are just getting tired of the way the government is being run.
ReplyDeleteI think that you are right on the fundraising bit. The more money you have to throw around the more coverage and support you are going to get from everyone. I think that there are candidates that could be absolutely great possibilities for running but are not allowed because they cannot afford to campaign.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fundraisers. More money is more power. What if we lowered the amount you needed to run for president and used the millions, as predicted billions, of money used for campaigns and put towards our Country's debt..that would to much sense I guess.
ReplyDeleteI agree that things such as the age, race, sex, education and income are important when it comes to voting. I agree also the education of the person is big when it comes to voting as well, those who have been education seem to be more inclined to vote in the elections.
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