How can I vote for the next United states president?

Question

Its the first time for me. Are there any simple tips for that?

thanks

Answer 1

Register (probably at city hall), and take your vote seriously. You are selecting a leader and a representative of yourself and your country. The issues are paramount.

Answer 2

First of all make sure you are 18 years old and registered in your county of residence. In many states, you have to be registered 30 days prior to the election. I know that is how it is here in Texas. Some states may be different.

Do research on where you stand on the issues and base your party choice on those. Then, research ALL of the candidates for the party you have chosen to see which mostly aligns with your beliefs. And most importantly of all: DO NOT BE SWAYED ON YOUR VOTE BY WHAT THE MEDIA AND POLLS SAY!!! Make your own decision.

Best of luck!!!

Answer 3

First Register. Then avoid ANY advise on either Party given here. To many goofs pretending to know things. Stay away from "The Real Truth Websites" again another wacko hang out.
Truly?
Read the "Rise and Fall of Western Civilization". Read what "Supply and Demand" truly means. And find an Accountant, who without bias to either party, can explain how personal and Corporate taxes work. That way you will know which candidate is slinging B.S. and which ones are realistic.
Good luck, my first vote was in 1980, and I went opposit of my parents. It's cool, and thank you for caring enough to vote.

Answer 4

I know what you’re thinking.“Wouldn’t that be nice--except it takes a constitutional amendment and Darlin’, that ain’t gonna’ happen!”

That’s what I thought too--until I read a brilliantly-reasoned proposal to the contrary:

We can have de facto popular election of the President in 2008.

It WON’T take a constitutional amendment.

It WON’T have to be passed by the U. S. Senate or House.

It WON’T have to be ratified by two-thirds of the states.

It is that rarest of issues--a simple matter of fairness that puts Democrats on the side of the angels and Republicans in the doghouse.

What Part of “Fair” Don’t Republicans Understand? Gallup tells us that 66% of Independents favor choosing Presidents by nationwide popular vote. 73% of Democrats feel likewise. Even Republicans--usually unanimously opposed to anything intelligent-- are split on this one.

And why not? Fair is fair. Make the bad guys try to explain why one voter in Wyoming should be able to cancel out four voters in California, or why one voter in the District of Columbia should be able to cancel out four in Texas, or why 43% of American voters, under the Electoral College system, should be able to prevail over 57%.

They can’t. In Reynolds v. Sims, a 1964 Alabama reapportionment case, the Supreme Court held that under the equal protection clause “as nearly as possible one man’s vote must be worth as much as another’s.” The Electoral College, though it’s in the Constitution, is unconstitutional.

(By the Way) How This Reform Works. The Constitution mandates the Electoral College, but it leaves to individual states how their electors are chosen. There’s absolutely nothing to prevent California’s state legislature from deciding “All of California’s electors shall cast their votes for whichever Presidential candidate receives the largest popular vote nationwide.”

(There may be brief delays until it is determined exactly which candidate that is, but that happens under the current system as well.)

Once New York and Massachusetts and a dozen other enlightened large states join California, the die is cast: a majority of electors vote for the candidate who wins the national popular vote. And we have achieved de facto direct election of the President.

Direct Election Can Help Sell a Comprehensive Voting Rights Act. With this simple, irrefutable fairness proposal in play, Democrats can broaden the voting rights issue to include other essential voting reforms absolutely crucial to preserving democracy in this country, packaging them all under the “One Man, One Vote” mandate.

It won’t be Sour Grapes anymore; it’ll be Common Sense

Answer 5

Check with the local board of elections NOW to find out how to register to vote. It usually requires filling out a card with your name and address. Many states now require some form of ID. Nearly all states require you to register 30 to 45 days before the election. You may as well get that done as soon as you can.

Start researching the candidates now, even before you register. Find out what their record is an the issues that matter to you. Check multiple sources because EVERY source has its own bias.

Answer 6

Actually it does matter which party you register as because in most states you vote in your own party's primary election. But in the general election you can vote for any candidate.

Answer 7

Pay attention, pay attention, pay attention. Don't let any candidate tell you what he's/she's going to do. They will tell one group that they're in favor of an issue, and tell another group the exact opposite the next day (especially Hillary). Look at his/her record in whatever office they previously held. That's how they'll govern.

Answer 8

i ought to have voted for him in 2000 against Gore or bush, yet after he wilted on the torture undertaking, he proved to me he will wilt to something if the Republicans choose some thing. he won't get my vote...

Answer 9

Call your county board of elections. Tell them your age, an they'll tell you the rest. It's easy!
Glad to have you as a voter.

Answer 10

Register and it does not make any different what you register as.You can vote for anyone you want,and not the party you are registered under.You really do not have to register under any I didn't' No ones business but mine.