Jim Barraud web designer

Register to Vote

I was never one to follow politics. My usual mindset was “my one vote doesn’t mean much” and “everything will be OK no matter what happens”. But all that changed once I was married, became a homeowner, then a father. With each milestone, my awareness of the political landscape and how it affected me and my family grew. With the most recent presidential election I’ve become a bit of a news junkie. Keeping an ear out for who said what and how the candidates are reacting to current affairs.

Everyone is aware that this presidential election is an important one. With issues ranging from the Iraq war to our tanking economy, the next president will be inheriting what could rightly be called a cluster fuck of affairs. And with that in mind, the nation appears to be equally divided on the best person for the job. With all that’s at stake and the closeness of the current election, your vote counts more than ever. That is, as long as you’re registered to vote.

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for all 50 states. In my state of New Jersey, the deadline is October 14th. Now is the time for your voice to be heard, but it will go unheard if you’re not registered to vote. There’s no excuse not to vote. Especially now that finding out how to vote and registering to vote is quick and easy.

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