have a business or finance
background? Has she had
significant experience in
treasury or accounting? If the
candidate has held previous
political positions, has she
upheld her campaign
promises? Have her actions
matched her words, or did
she just always follow the
status quo?
Once
elections
are
completed, you should
continue to follow your
elected officials. Whether
you voted for them or not,
your welfare will be impacted
by their decisions. Go to your
town halls and legislative
meetings. Follow the bills they
sponsor and support. Write
your officials and spread
the word to help keep your
community informed.
If we have more Trumps, I
believe the citizens of these
supposedly “united” states
will become more engaged
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with elections. They will
be more will be willing to
participate in the voting
process. They will be willing
to run, and more citizens will
believe that they can make
an impact. Therefore, as
we enter this new year and
begin the primary elections
and caucuses, let us make
a resolution to stay involved.
Then, we can ensure that
there will be more fresh air
like Donald Trump, but this
time it will not be tainted
with loathsome words and
discrimination. So breathe
honesty into the political
process so we can finally stop
waiting to exhale equality.
All of us who are concerned
for peace and triumph of
reason and justice must be
keenly aware how small an
influence reason and honest
good will exert upon events
in the political field.
— Albert Einstein