POS2041 Elections - Orin Kirshner PDF

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Elections Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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Public opinion in theory is a direct translation of what citizens think of a state Why elections don’t work like they're supposed to in reality… All for Suppression of voter turnout bc not convenient ○ Special Interest (bias) ○ Trustee/Delegates § Elect people because they think that they'll be good decision makers ○ Presidential elections = 55% / Congressional Elections 30% / Vocal elections 15% § Pres. Only need to be elected by 27.5% fraction ○ Not Voting (restricted) § Biased criminal justice system especially in FL □ 20% of people who can't vote in ○ Logistics § Time of day voting happens □ 7:00am-7:00pm § where voting happens □ Long lines bc not many polling places □ How many polling places § Registration ○ Plurality Voting System (winner take all) ○ $$$$$$$$$$$$ § People who are better situated have more likely to The more voting restrictions, the more you don’t vote b.c. pain in the butt Same day registration -Minnesota

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