Comments on: See You At The Polls?

By: David Wescott

David Wescott — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:06:37 +0000

Well spoken, sir.

It’s refreshing to see the younger generation tripling turnout from four years ago. And yes, I do think social media has something to do with that.

By: Redante Asuncion-Reed

Redante Asuncion-Reed — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:57:16 +0000

I hope I don’t sound like someone with an axe to grind but as a registered independent in a closed primary state (Washington DC) I am unable to participate a crucial step in the democratic process to choose our President. There is an effort right now to make primaries open nationwide to all voters but so far whether primaries are open or closed is at a state by state basis.

By: Stuart Bruce

Stuart Bruce — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:48:56 +0000

Fantastic post Todd. As well as running my PR firm I’m openly active in UK politics (Labour Party). Occasionally I’m asked if this causes problems with clients and contacts of a different political persuasion. On the whole it doesn’t. If people feel strongly enough about politics to care then they tend to be admire my commitment even if they disagree with me.

My big irritation is not people who have different beliefs to me, but those who refuse to participate in democracy. Britain is the cradle of democracy and people have died to give people the right to vote. I have very little sympathy with those who can’t be bothered or who resort to the lazy, ignorant response that “they are all the same”

By: Bryan Person, Bryper.com

Bryan Person, Bryper.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:32:37 +0000

Hear hear, Todd.

I’ve been encouraging my 13-year-old daughter to watch some of the presidential primary coverage with me in the evenings. As I point out to her, she’ll be eligible to vote in the presidential election after this one … in 2012.

Goodonya for encouraging your employees to vote! Here’s hoping they all do.

By: Mike Keliher

Mike Keliher — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:44:06 +0000

Thanks for this post, Todd.

I live in Minnesota, where the lovely caucus system replaces the simpler primary voting process. Takes a bit more of your time, but it’s more fun!

Reports from all corners of the country show participation is up this year. That’s great news for everyone.