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...choose or lose" attitude promoted by the media cause many to believe that voter turnout percentages in the low thirties mean that democracy cannot or does not work. They are right. However, low voter turnout is not bad in itself and is only symptomatic of a greater problem. I am asserting that not participating in the civic society creates a vicious cycle. If citizens do not or cannot participate, then they will not vote because they do not see positive results from their elected representatives. And, of course, they will not see positive results unless they participate in the civic...
Condenzio also blames generally low turnout on the commons' location, despite Loker's proximity to the Science Center, Annenberg Dining Hall, the Yard dorms and most Harvard classrooms...
...California to run for Congress, has held events in the past several weeks with Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, Gloria Steinem and George Stephanopoulos, the President's senior adviser. For now, polls show Riggs and Alioto about even. Liz Wilner of the Cook Political Report says, "Presidential turnout could make all the difference in the world...
...last presidential debate was the least watched in history. the Republican and Democratic Conventions were the least watched in history. The TV networks have provided less coverage of this campaign than of any other. Voter surveys suggest that the turnout on Nov. 5 could dip under 50%. Who's to blame for this implosion of apathy? The candidates? The media? The public? The zeitgeist? No, such explanations are wide of the mark: It's the metaphors, stupid...
...daring, too risky, you say? Fine. But when turnout hits an all-time low next month, don't say I didn't warn you. I diagrammed the touchdown play, and you punted...