This Tuesday is Election Day, and people have noticed. More people than ever early voted in this year’s midterms. For many, it was a long and hard, difficult struggle for power, particularly in races such as the Texas senate race and the Georgia governor’s race, which could lead to the first black female governor. After many people felt conflicted in the 2016 elections and ended up not voting, only to get results that they didn’t really want, this year, people got out and voted.
This reminds me of the Corrupt Bargain, where in a Presidential race between John Q. Adams and Andrew Jackson, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but Henry Clay made a deal with John Q. Adams, eventually getting John Q. Adams in office. Today, “corrupt” bargains seem to happen all the time, when supposedly bipartisan officials make deals with people in races that can either make or break an entire race. https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/11/06/politics/the-final-forecast-2018-election/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F
This is so interesting to read! I had no idea that Georgia had an African-American female as a candidate. I think that's so awesome and I love that we are becoming more and more present in politics. I hope that she has strong morals and if so, I hope she is successful in the race.
ReplyDeleteI would like to emphasize the importance of getting out and voting, especially when so many people are disagreeing with how our country is currently being run and the decisions of our current president. I’m not at all surprised by the greater turn out of voters in the midterms over the presidential election, and honestly don’t know if I would’ve voted in the presidential election due to the conflicting beliefs that I had about the candidates. I’m looking forward to seeing some positive changes in our state and country for the next two years with whoever is elected today.
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I think the most positive edge of Trump's election in 2016, disregarding whatever he's done in office, is that many more people have become involved in politics. Celebrities have been exercising their influence to encourage their followers to vote and partake in the fate of their country. I know us as high schoolers have been very vocal about our opinions and how we want to see our country run despite not being able to vote. I think this is a really good mindset to come to adulthood with.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sad that Stacey Abrams didn't win because she would have been the first black woman to be gov. in the US. And the guy who won was the one who oversaw the elections and had many (black) voters purged from the rolls. Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting thing that you chose to write about, i agree with you. Your analysis was well written and i like that you related this event to John Adams and Henry Clay election well done. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you covered this topic, while still respecting both sides. You simply stated the facts and your analysis was very interesting and creative.
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