The next question is, but what am I voting for or against? The most important things to vote on Nov. 7 are the Senate and House of Representatives. The next most important is state-wide elections.

 

First, our democracy is based on a system of checks and balances. The idea is that the President, Congress, and Supreme Court are supposed to act independently. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, Congress hasn’t been. And Congress, both the Senate and House, are controlled by Republicans. So, whatever you think of the Democrats, they won’t just pass laws written by the President. (It’s supposed to be the other way around anyways.)

 

For nothing else, even if you believe wholeheartedly in the President’s war, he’s not doing a very good job with it, and needs some help recognizing this. So hold your nose, and vote Democrat (unless you were going to vote that way anyways, in which case, you don’t have to hold your nose).

 

Second, the state houses and governors. You kinda hafta go (D) on this one too. That’s because of something called “redistricting” which is how the House of Representatives gets elected. State houses control who votes for which candidate.

 

It’s all rather corrupt, in my opinion, but at least the Democrats aren’t trying to take away the Bill of Rights.

 

 

My basic instinct is to vote no on all ballot measures, unless someone gives me a really good reason to say yes. I also look at who is supporting something. Generally speaking, if the Teachers and Nurses Unions are for something, then it’s probably okay. Everyone else is suspect.

 

But if nothing else, vote (D) on your House race, and Senate if available. Even if the folks make you roll your eyes, or you see attack ads going both ways.

 

And the most important thing is to vote.