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@JealousP4rtisan from California commented…4 days4D

lol I grew up with Mormons, lived in Mormon neighborhoods, ate dinner at their houses, went to their churches and 45 years later they are still my best friends.…

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@9TXVZBW from North Carolina answered…14hrs14H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

the whole system should be, you cant have a debate and lie on both sides during it. Thats just two children running too mommy trying to get there word/lies in f…

@9TXSYH2 from South Carolina answered…15hrs15H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Yes, but we would need a way to get higher voter turnout, and not to be forced to do so, and properly educated on it.

@9TXR5WK from Nebraska answered…16hrs16H

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

No. If they’re a convict or felon, they should not be able to run this country. They can’t even follow the laws of this country, so why let them run it?

@9TXN89N from Washington D.C. answered…17hrs17H

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Yes, Medical records I'm iffy on. Some people can see certain medical records and use it as an attack, or oversee how some things could heal/get better. On ment…

@9TXLBJX from Pennsylvania answered…22hrs22H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

yes, but only after they have gone through the proper steps including learning to speak English, paying taxes, have not been convicted of any violent crimes and…

@9TXKT55 from California answered…23hrs23H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, along with birth certificate, a piece of mail at the current address, and a Social Security card.

@9TXKT55 from California answered…23hrs23H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Yes, use the popular vote; a minimum IQ should be required and voting online with SSN&personal-information should be allowed. People who impede at voting locati…

@9TXHPDX from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes because the majority of voters support it even though it is ineffectual in terms of stopping fraud (which barely exists), but IDs should be received at no c…

@9TXDYZB from Minnesota answered…1 day1D

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Terms limits and prohibit anyone from running if they will be over 80 by the time their term expires.

@9TX8WV7 from South Carolina answered…1 day1D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

No, but should return to its original intent, whereby votes are cast for an elector and then the elector makes an independent choice.

@9TX83LT from New York answered…1 day1D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

NO, because citizens have obligations (e.g., to serve in the armed forces in case of a draft, to serve on juries, to pay taxes, et.c) that foreigners do not hav…

@9TX77TJ from Illinois answered…1 day1D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

It really depends. Foreigners must have been in the country long enough to understand English and basic American Politics.

@9TX5VZT from California answered…1 day1D

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

No, political campaigns should be publicly funded, if they do they limit the amount and make sure these donations don't turn into bribes.

@9TX5VZT from California answered…1 day1D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, and I agree with living in the country for a set amount of time like 1 or 2 years then to anyone who pays taxes.

@9TX4WKM from Kansas answered…1 day1D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Foreigners, as people who do not live in the United States, should not have a say in American business. After a set amount of time, they should gain the right t…

@9TX3P9P from Arizona answered…1 day1D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

I would say, if they are on a American visa. They should have the right to vote in our elections. They are living on American soil. Saying this I will say, It d…

@9TX25SZ from New York answered…2 days2D

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes as long as it wasn’t a violent crime and as long as they were either found to be innocent, or the case has been closed or is closing and is almost over.

@9TWYV9S from California answered…2 days2D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, if they are on the path to legal citizenship, and I think it might be fair to count their vote similarly to the way we count the countries that are US terr…

@9TWKMXJ from California answered…2 days2D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Make it so that the amount of votes given to a candidate by each state is proportional to the percentage of people in the state who voted for that candidate: if…

@9TWKHM5 from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, but if they do not reside in the country for six months. Or if the live somewhere else for longer then six months they should not.

@9TWHCDVfrom Virgin Islands answered…2 days2D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

No, but it must be fundamentally reworked such that experts are elected as part of the electoral college, and that experts are voted in based on their competenc…

@9TWGFGG from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

AFter being well-educated about America's facilities and getting a Green Card or citizenship, while meeting current requirements to vote in America.

@9TW4Z4B from California answered…3 days3D

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, and have all politicians pass this test but have lots of safeguards against it being abused. A LOT. This should be treated as sacredly as the right to life…

@9TW2QHY from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Photo ID should be required to vote but have several different types of photo ID available at little or no charge.

@9TVTJFR from Illinois answered…3 days3D

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

No, but a mail in ballots should be readily available to all voters if desired and voting made compulsory

@9TVS9L6 from California answered…3 days3D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Add population based voting and get rid of winner-take-all elections. Abolish electoral college for being ineffective for actually representing voters

@9TVRWRW from Florida answered…3 days3D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, but only after living here for a certain amount of time and taking a test to prove they know how to vote.

@9TVRQC2 from Wisconsin answered…3 days3D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

I feel like only people who have citizenship or have lived here for almost 20 years should be able to vote.

@9TVR57W from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, but they should have to show proof of residing in the US for more than 10 years, have paid their taxes consistently and adequately, and not have been ever…

@9TVLFQF from Minnesota answered…3 days3D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

i am stuck between no because it will disadvantage those that don't have resources and yes, but guarantee every 18 year olds receive one at no cost

@9TVJDVS from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

Lobbying should return to its conceptual purpose of educating representatives about unknown issues and be very strictly regulated.

@9TVFF8L from Wisconsin answered…3 days3D

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

No, Voting day should be a National Holiday to allow for maximum participation and in-person voting should be available for at least a week prior to the designa…

@9TVFD2G from Ohio answered…3 days3D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Yes, but keep the proportional votes - the people need more direct power, but so much, as for a state can force a landslide.

@9TVBJSW from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, if they have the right documentation and have proof of immagration papers from the countries that he/she immagrated from

@9TV8GXJ from New Mexico answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

absolutely not! tons of regular people these days do not do research or understand candidates or their policies the electoral college is there so because they a…

@9TV7ZN5 from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Switch to a popular vote but increase the level of education that public receives regarding the workings of government, and provide tests to the entire nation t…

@9TV6N6D from Louisiana answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Yes and we should completely rewrite the constitution under the principles of the declaration of independence.

@9TYWNN9 from South Dakota answered…3hrs3H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, this will ensure voter fraud doesn't happen, but we should make sure every 18 year old gets a photo ID to vote without charge

@9TYTSSS from New York answered…3hrs3H

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes as long it is not a federal office and the crime was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime.

@9TYR7B6 from Arizona answered…6hrs6H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

I believe that after about 10-15 years, and without any prior convictions within the country, then they should be allowed to vote.

@9TYNPHS from Florida answered…8hrs8H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

no, but citizens should be made aware of voting for the EC. add more than half a school year of civics at least.

@9TYDH7Bfrom Pennsylvania answered…11hrs11H

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

No. Mail in ballots should be illegal because there’s no way of verifying who actually sends in the vote is the person it is mailed to and that they are citizen…

@9TY8GQZ from Utah answered…12hrs12H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

It depends on the situation, if they have been their and established there stay then yes, if they are recently new and have not established then no.

@9TY6SNY from Illinois answered…12hrs12H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, but guarantee every citizen receives one at no cost and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

@9TY3MLB from New Mexico answered…13hrs13H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

If someone has been living in the US, paying taxes for x number of years (at least 3 but really not too picky about where it's set) and are working toward becom…

@9TY2WNN from South Carolina answered…13hrs13H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

I feel this is beyond of my scope of understanding and the everylast consequences of choosing one or the other

@9TY2FL6 from Arizona answered…13hrs13H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, however, I believe that the foreigners currently residing in the United States need to be here legally and have everything to be considered U.S. citizens.…

@9TXZN8Q from Massachusetts answered…13hrs13H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

I think a voter ID or a some proof that you are an american citizen that is registered to vote should be shown.

@9TXY2YT from West Virginia answered…14hrs14H

Should the electoral college be abolished?

I think we do need a reform of how we run things voting wise, but not to abolish something so quickly.

@9TXXSTT from North Carolina answered…14hrs14H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

I think only legal foreigners who have gone through the process to be a legal citizen should have the right to vote.

@9TTZW7Z from Georgia answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

yes unless the person is homeless and cannot get one. It is almost impossible for homeless people to get IDs

@9TTPR8Q from Colorado answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

With the use of a ID, citizens of the United States will be able to be verified that they are at least 18 years of age, that they are a legal U.S. citizen, and…

@9TTPNT8 from California answered…4 days4D

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, politicians of any age should be mandated to undergo and PASS mental competency tests, in addition to the establishment of term limits in all elected offic…

@9TTPNT8 from California answered…4 days4D

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for elections?

I don't think this question is clear enough. Foreign interests in our elections is a red line that must not be crossed. However, when it comes to a foreign lobb…

@9TTNM8N from California answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

No, but make the process of naturalization easier for foreigners who paying taxes and have lived in the US for a while.

@9TTMPRB from Hawaii answered…4 days4D

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

No, because in situations of abuse, an individual may be forced to vote in a manner contrary to their interests/beliefs

@9TTMFMD from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, and automatically register everyone to vote at 18 and when they get a different state driver's license

@9TTKB57 from Florida answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

If they lived in the U.S. before for over 5 years, and are currently living in a country that has a similar governmental set up like the U.S.

@9TTK7RL from Georgia answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Photo IDs should be required, but only when you register to vote. It is not necessary to use them every time you cast a vote.

@9TTDH22 from New York answered…4 days4D

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running from office and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test.

@9TTCSRJ from North Carolina answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes but guarantee everyone receives one at no cost and make sure getting one us freely accessible to all.

@9TTBXX5 from New York answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

i think a person should be able to vote if they show a tax history and live in the country at least 5 years

@9TTBMZX from Connecticut answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, and it should be replaced with a system where each state still has a value based on its population, but instead of voting for a person to choose a candidat…

@9TTB7KS from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

There should be 2 presidents one president of state and one president of the people who are elected in 2 separate elections; the president of state would be vot…

@9TT929M from New York answered…4 days4D

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes, as long as it was a nonviolent crime, or in Trump's case where the misdemeanors became felonies.

@9TT689X from Oregon answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

No, but get rid of the winner takes all system, and get rid of the 270 votes to win requirement in favor for a general majority system, to allow more candidates…

@9TT424R from Nebraska answered…4 days4D

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office AND mandate a mental competency test for all politicians.

@9TT3R72 from Massachusetts answered…4 days4D

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Yes, money for political candidates should be distributed evenly by the US government to all candidates that register and prove intent, qualification, and relev…

@9TT329P from Georgia answered…4 days4D

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Depends on the crime. Violent/sexual crimes absolutely not. Financial crimes I don't particular care.

@9TSWFPZ from Iowa answered…4 days4D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, because it was and still is a problem with fake votes, like people pretending that they are someone who does not exist, or claiming to be a dead person.

@9TSVGHN from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

tourists cant vote. If you own property in your name for over a year then you should be able to vote.

@9TST7L3 from Georgia answered…4 days4D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

Yes and switched to one of the proportional alternatives instead of our current winner takes all system.

@9TSQKTT from New York answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

No, only citizens and people who have green cards and have lived in the US for 5 years or more should have the right to vote.

@9TSLYQJ from Maryland answered…5 days5D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes. 18 year-olds should gain them for no cause, but the issue is transgender people or other people who undergo any enhancement to looks so that they look to d…

@9TSH5MC from Missouri answered…5 days5D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

If they become a citizen sure. But why should a visitor have a right to vote for my life? Why should the people in the Airbnb next door have a Decision if I put…

@9TSDNWP from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Yes, but only ban political donations from companies, known extremist groups, and only allow donations raised by the local representative party citizens of a ci…

@9TSCHBN from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Yes, but it should stay with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and not be released to the public

@9TSC9NW from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

I think the voting age should be lowered to 16 because if you’re old enough to get on the road you’re old enough to vote

@9TS9WTD from Florida answered…5 days5D

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

It depends on the crime. This would naturally eliminate a ton of politicians currently in office if it was applied retroactively.

@9TS85QX from Michigan answered…5 days5D

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Not entirely sure, but seeing that elections do effect people of younger age, I wouldn't disagree with a lowering of the age requirement.

@9TS3G6N from Georgia answered…5 days5D

Should the electoral college be abolished?

I lean more towards saying yes but I have forgotten by reason why so I'll leave any definitive position on this blank herein.

@9TS2VH7 from Missouri answered…5 days5D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, if they are living here for any period of time outside of tourism, they should have the right to vote for the state of the country

@9TRY4WW from Oregon answered…5 days5D

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Unions are legitimate democratic bodies unlike corporations and should have sway in politics. The others should not exist must less influence policy.

@9TRVT2F from California answered…5 days5D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, if they are paying taxes they should be allowed to vote in their local elections and on national policy that utilizes their tax money.

@9TRVT2F from California answered…5 days5D

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

The state should automatically register citizens to vote when they turn 18 and issue a state ID that can be used in the place of a drivers license or other form…

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@9TYZ9Q7 from California answered…1hr1H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, as long as the ID is paid by the government then this will make it easier to see who has already voted or hasn't

@9TYWNN9 from South Dakota answered…3hrs3H

Should a photo ID be required to vote? Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s …

Yes, this will ensure voter fraud doesn't happen, but we should make sure every 18 year old gets a photo ID to vote without charge

@9TYTSSS from New York answered…3hrs3H

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes as long it is not a federal office and the crime was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime.

@9TYR7B6 from Arizona answered…6hrs6H

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

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