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Photos from the Capitol Building Yesterday

Feb 25, 2014JerryArkansas, ElectionsElections, Main Nav Menu

Between the budget session, candidate filing, and a TeenPact gathering, a lot went on at the Arkansas Capitol Building yesterday. Below are a few photos just to give you an idea of the day’s events.

TeenPact is meeting this week at the State Capitol. Their leadership group paused for lunch in the Capitol Café. About 40 home schoolers are attending this year’s week-long seminar at the Capitol. This prestigious national program teaches home schoolers about the inner workings of government.

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The Value of the Electoral College

Nov 8, 2012JerryElectionsElections

America just wrapped up another presidential election, and in the wake of it a number of people are, once again, discussing the purpose of the Electoral College system. In recent times, many have asked whether it is time to start electing the President by popular vote only.

It’s an understandable question. In 2000, Al Gore won the national popular vote, but lost the election to George W. Bush thanks to the Electoral College, and this year President Obama’s 303 electoral votes looked like something of a landslide even though he barely squeaked by in virtually every battleground state. In Ohio, for instance, the President only received 50.1% of the vote, but that was all he needed to get all 18 of the state’s electoral votes. So with this in mind, would it be better for America to switch to a nationwide popular vote? The answer is no. Here’s why:

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Politicians Tell Lies Via the Truth?

Sep 20, 2012JerryElection 2012Election 2012, Elections

Something that always bothers me about campaign season is how many candidates get away with telling lies through a series of true statements—and how few voters catch what is happening. Does it sound impossible that someone could tell lies by speaking the truth? Here’s how it’s done.

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