# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=321 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 322 --- ## [Any other Canadopers left off the voting list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-canadopers-left-off-the-voting-list/580287)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-canadopers-left-off-the-voting-list/580287 "2011-05-01T17:37:14Z")
For the second election in a row, Elections Canada has left me off the list. I’ll have to swear myself in at the polling station. I dutifully tick the box on my tax return every year to get on the voters’ list. A ster… --- ## [Where Does the Money Go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-the-money-go/580043)
**Author:** [@Profound\_Gibberish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profound_Gibberish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-the-money-go/580043 "2011-04-29T23:05:43Z")
What are the restrictions on the use of campaign contributions once you bow out of a race? I am assuming it is theirs to keep for campaign purposes. But what if they want to get out of politics all together? Where doe… --- ## [Did anyone check your ID when voting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-check-your-id-when-voting/559255)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-check-your-id-when-voting/559255 "2011-04-28T15:39:40Z")
Did anyone check your ID when voting? I went in to vote today and all they did was asked me my name, they looked me up alphabetically in a book, I signed by my name, got a ballot and voted. Are they supposed to check I… --- ## [Sarah P., Michelle B. and their suicide pact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-p-michelle-b-and-their-suicide-pact/579815)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-p-michelle-b-and-their-suicide-pact/579815 "2011-04-26T20:46:04Z")
I can’t send you the link, but I kid you not: as of a few minutes ago, AOL News had a mismatched headline and graphic. The headline: “What Led to Teen Girls’ Suicide Pact.” The graphic: small pics of Sarah Palin and Mi… --- ## [Bellweather Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bellweather-wisconsin-supreme-court-election-on-tuesday/576997)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bellweather-wisconsin-supreme-court-election-on-tuesday/576997 "2011-04-25T14:05:34Z")
David Prosser is running for re-election to the WI Supreme court (it is a ten-year term). The election is next Tuesday, April 5. He is a conservative Republican, and certainly didn’t hide it while he was in the state l… --- ## [2011 Nigerian Presidential Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-nigerian-presidential-election/579588)
**Author:** [@Tyrannosaur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tyrannosaur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-nigerian-presidential-election/579588 "2011-04-25T00:43:13Z")
Please keep all discussions and news regarding the 2011 Nigerian elections in this thread. --- ## [Will the democrats hold the senate after 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-democrats-hold-the-senate-after-2012/578543)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-democrats-hold-the-senate-after-2012/578543 "2011-04-23T01:34:42Z")
I honestly don’t know. I’m hoping Snowe is primaried by a tea party candidate who will lose the general, and I’m hoping Scott Brown is replaced too (either in the primary by a tea partier who will lose or he will lose … --- ## [Nationalists Make Surprising Gains in Finnish Elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationalists-make-surprising-gains-in-finnish-elections/578881)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationalists-make-surprising-gains-in-finnish-elections/578881 "2011-04-20T15:04:45Z")
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13107620 I’m rather glad about the results along with other gains for parties like the UKIP, VVD, Swedish Democrats, and so on in other European countries. Hopefully they will shak… --- ## [Wasserman Shultz new leader of DNC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasserman-shultz-new-leader-of-dnc/577360)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasserman-shultz-new-leader-of-dnc/577360 "2011-04-19T11:05:54Z")
I said some months ago that I thought Wasserman Shultz might someday be on a national ticket for the Democrats, but this wasn’t the one I had in mind. How much do the heads of the NCs matter? I’m not the political news… --- ## [Obama announces candidacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-announces-candidacy/577351)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-announces-candidacy/577351 "2011-04-16T18:17:50Z")
I’m surprised to be the first to have a crack at this. Obama has my vote at this point. I’m kind of fond of him really. Let me be clear: it is fully possible that I would vote against Obama, should a better candidate ap… --- ## [Alaskan crooks update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaskan-crooks-update/574958)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alaskan-crooks-update/574958 "2011-04-14T23:46:05Z")
Damn, one of the many Republican criminals in the Alaska legislature got off with probation by pleading guilty to corruption charges, and another one who is already in prison is getting a new trial courtesy of the federa… --- ## [If Nancy Pelosi was still the Speaker...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-nancy-pelosi-was-still-the-speaker/577810)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-nancy-pelosi-was-still-the-speaker/577810 "2011-04-11T17:32:38Z")
…would any budget cuts have been enacted? Would President Obama’s 2011 budget been accepted/approved by the House? --- ## [Did \[NY Gov. candidate Carl Paladino\] ever answer the NPR interviewer's questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ny-gov-candidate-carl-paladino-ever-answer-the-npr-interviewers-questions/556325)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-ny-gov-candidate-carl-paladino-ever-answer-the-npr-interviewers-questions/556325 "2011-04-06T22:29:40Z")
So Carl had an interview with NPR in which he constantly tried to redirect the questions about his ethics and his outbursts into answers about his opponent. One time, he even had the chutzpah to say “Look, this is about… --- ## [How many of the Republican putatives are laying down markers for 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-republican-putatives-are-laying-down-markers-for-2016/576485)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-republican-putatives-are-laying-down-markers-for-2016/576485 "2011-03-31T15:48:58Z")
Right now, from this side of the Atlantic, Obama’s looking a certainty for reelection. So why are so many Republicans stirring? Could it be that they’re more interested in getting exposure and recognition and less intere… --- ## [Guess Who Has Barack Obama Quaking in His Boots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-who-has-barack-obama-quaking-in-his-boots/570739)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-who-has-barack-obama-quaking-in-his-boots/570739 "2011-03-25T20:33:16Z")
Christine O’Donnell, that’s who! From a letter to her supporters: Delusion: the gift that keeps on giving. . . . --- ## [Tampa, Florida, Mayoral Election 03/01/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-florida-mayoral-election-03-01-11/571501)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-florida-mayoral-election-03-01-11/571501 "2011-03-23T19:51:27Z")
There are five candidates (fortunately city law provides for a runoff if nobody gets 50%+1) (links are to candidates’ campaign sites): Bob Buckhorn Tampa City Councilman. He is endorsed by the St. Petersburg Times. R… --- ## [So how will the Wisconsin results affect 2012?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-will-the-wisconsin-results-affect-2012/574265)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-will-the-wisconsin-results-affect-2012/574265 "2011-03-19T06:32:07Z")
One school of thought says that the results will embolden other states to pass similar “union busting” laws, thus crippling the unions’ ability to fund Democrats, leading to big (permanent?) Republican gains, in addition… --- ## [Voter Responsibilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-responsibilities/569104)
**Author:** [@Libertyland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Libertyland)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-responsibilities/569104 "2011-03-13T17:27:47Z")
Few would disagree that the opportunity to vote for those who would represent our interests is a valuable requirement for securing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in this country or any other on this planet. … --- ## [Is This the Dumbest New Congressmember?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-new-congressmember/561786)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-new-congressmember/561786 "2011-03-02T01:36:24Z")
Florida lawmaker calls House ban on hats ‘sexist’ Is it wise in any way to make an issue of the right to look like an idiot? Or am I missing some nuance of the spirit of American liberty? --- ## [So, anyone following the Irish General Election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-following-the-irish-general-election/572577)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-following-the-irish-general-election/572577 "2011-02-27T12:42:32Z")
We go to the polls today. Ruling party of the last 14 years are out the door\*. I’m still undecided who I’m gonna vote for. \*thank fuck! --- ## [Similarities between 2012 and 2004 primaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similarities-between-2012-and-2004-primaries/571843)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similarities-between-2012-and-2004-primaries/571843 "2011-02-24T15:28:51Z")
I have been thinking about the 2012 Republican primary and its similarities with the 2004 Democratic primaries. Obama’s position is not dissimilar to Bush: he is in good shape to win re-election but certainly beatable. … --- ## [2012 U.S. Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-u-s-election/559603)
**Author:** [@NetTrekker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NetTrekker)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-u-s-election/559603 "2011-02-20T12:59:16Z")
Of course it’s too early… So who will be the Repugnican nominee? --- ## [Paul/Pawlenty 2012?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-pawlenty-2012/570869)
**Author:** [@The\_Jay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Jay)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-pawlenty-2012/570869 "2011-02-17T04:33:13Z")
What are people’s thoughts on Ron Paul getting the Republican nomination for in 2012? I have only scratched the surface on my research for the 2012 Election but I’m reading a lot about Ron Paul lately. I used to be of t… --- ## [Bill O'Reilly's pre-Superbowl interview with President Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreillys-pre-superbowl-interview-with-president-obama/570541)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreillys-pre-superbowl-interview-with-president-obama/570541 "2011-02-14T05:11:30Z")
Did anybody see this. Fox News demagogue and iconic hot head Bill O’Reilly tried to interview the President before the game yesterday. O’Reilly did not make himself look good in the exchange. He cut Obama off numerous ti… --- ## [Will Allen West and Tim Scott join the Congressional Black Caucus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-allen-west-and-tim-scott-join-the-congressional-black-caucus/559357)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-allen-west-and-tim-scott-join-the-congressional-black-caucus/559357 "2011-02-13T23:04:28Z")
Last night Scott and West became the first black Republicans elected to Congress since J.C. Watts left in 2003. Scott has stated he probably won’t join, though West said he would think about it. Anyway there’s also some… --- ## [Wall Street Journal highlights Paul Ryan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wall-street-journal-highlights-paul-ryan/569414)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wall-street-journal-highlights-paul-ryan/569414 "2011-02-13T19:55:45Z")
When I posted some months ago that Paul Ryan was a Republican to keep an eye on, I was kind of rebuffed. But here he comes, folks. And this is just the beginning. Don’t say I didn’t call it! --- ## [Two observations about Egypt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-observations-about-egypt/570939)
**Author:** [@terryobrien80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terryobrien80)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-observations-about-egypt/570939 "2011-02-11T17:12:27Z")
These are my two observations about Egypt: 1 - If this uprising is really democracy in action & a popular uprising as many are saying, then this would seem to vindicate George Bush’s belief that having a democracy in th… --- ## [Charlotte to host 2012 DNC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlotte-to-host-2012-dnc/569819)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlotte-to-host-2012-dnc/569819 "2011-02-09T13:04:43Z")
I’m very excited about this announcement. Should be an interesting couple of years here. --- ## [Review of 2010 California Gubernatorial Election at Berkeley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-of-2010-california-gubernatorial-election-at-berkeley/568833)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/review-of-2010-california-gubernatorial-election-at-berkeley/568833 "2011-02-07T23:26:47Z")
For the past 20 years there has been a review of the California’s governors race at Berkeley, where representatives of all the candidates - primary and general election - tell what they were really thinking. Here is a po… --- ## [Republicans unhappy with Michael Steele's race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-unhappy-with-michael-steeles-race/564249)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-unhappy-with-michael-steeles-race/564249 "2011-01-31T17:39:34Z")
Seriously, that is a current headline on USAToday’s website. Now, if you click through to the article, the full headline is “Republicans unhappy with Michael Steele’s race for chairman”. I have to wonder if that was a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=320) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=322)