As many of you know, we strongly believe in the right and obligation to vote! It is the only real civic responsibility we have, and unfortunately too many people neglect this responsibility and fail to see the value and importance of their vote.
"The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men." Lyndon B. Johnson
So, in the up-coming mid-term election, we encourage all of you to vote! There are several pivotal races coming up. We, at the adventuresofchandi, will provide a basic overview of key races in states where are peeps are eligible to vote.
Key Governor Races
Michigan Incumbent Jennifer Granholm (D) vs. Dick DeVos (R)
Illinois Incumbent Rod Blagojevich (D) vs. Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Indiana No Governor's race.
Key Senate Races
Michigan Incumbent Debbie Stabenow (D) vs. Mike Bouchard (R)
Indiana No Senate race
Illinois No Senate race
Key House Races
Illinois District 6 Tammy Duckworth (D) vs. Peter Roskam (R)
Indiana District 2 Incumbent Chris Chocola (R) vs. Joe Donnelley (D)
Indiana District 7 Incumbent Julia Carson (D) vs. Eric Dickerson (R)
Indiana District 8 Incumbent John Hostettler (R) vs. Brad Ellsworth (D)
Links for Additional Information
New York Times Election Guide http://www.nytimes.com/ref/washington/2006ELECTIONGUIDE.html?currentDataSet=senANALYSIS
Washington Post Election Guide http://projects.washingtonpost.com/elections/keyraces/map/
Rolling Stone Magazine "The Worst Congress Ever" http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/12054520/the_10_worst_congressmen
Something to ponder as you go to the polls: It was not that long ago (1920) that women were granted the legal right to vote. Women fought to be given this right, so please do not take it lightly.
Question: Do you vote? Why do you think it is important?
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