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Would making Election Day a Federal Holiday improve voter Turnout?
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What will the election results be?
What will the election results be?OK, let's see who has the real crystal ball (or is just a good guesser?)Who will win the popular vote and by how much?Who will win the electoral vote and by how much?Will there be legal challenges to whoever wins?Will there be riots?Give us the scenario you see...
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Does anyone trust political polling anymore?
Does anyone trust political polling anymore?We've all heard the news...Hillary up 10 points, now Trump up 3, wait, now Hillary is back up, hold on, now it's tied......seriously, does anyone believe any of them at this point? And furthermore, what do they matter with still nearly 3 months and...
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Low Voter Turnout = Smarter Election Results
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What is the significance of the election and protests in Iran?
Some are saying that the defiant protests over the election are undermining the authority of the Ayatollah and his government and may make future protests more likely and harder to control whether or not the immediate goal of a recount or another election is achieved.