Quantcast
breaking news

Do You "Know" Your Presidential Ballot?

By: Tyler Thomason
Updated: November 1, 2012
watch video
The voting process here in Washington county seems to be pretty simple.
"It was easy to read and easy to follow," says Sue Morse, after voting Wednesday.
"Walked in, got it done, got in and got out," says Jared Washington, also after voting Wednesday.
But what about some of those "other" names on the presidential ballot.
Do voters know "who else" is on the presidential ticket, vying for that house on Pennsylvania Avenue?
 "Uh, no I don't," Washington says as he looks at a picture of a lesser-known presidential candidate. "Nope. I don't no who that is either," he says after he looks at another one.
Voter Scott Davenport has the same problem, "I don't know who that is," he says while looking at the same photograph.
Voter Elizabeth Bainbridge takes a guess, also looking at the picture, "The tax collector?"
After realizing he's a candidate for presidential office, she replies, "Oh, really?"
Presidential candidates like Gary Johnson, representing the Libertarian party.
Davenport looks at a photo of Johnson, "That's uh, Steve Womack, the congressman?" After hearing who it is, Davenport responds, "I did not know that either."
Or what about Peta Lindsay, she's siding with the Socialist party.
Washington takes a look at a photo of her, "Uh, nope. I don't no who that is either," Washington replies as he laughs. "I really don't know what to say."
And last but not least, Jill Stein, the Green party selection.
Someone's gotta recognize one of these three right?
"I don't think so,"says Sue Morse. "Now I feel really stupid," as she laughs.
Granted, most voters already know who they're picking when they reach the polls, but a couple extra names might catch you off guard.
"It was surprising to see that there were two or three other people running for president," Bainbridge says.
"I was just as surprised as anybody, it's very possible that there is going to be somebody you have no idea," Davenport adds.
And whether some of the names are known or not, most folks do recognize the opportunity that awaits.
"Let's get out there and vote because it's the only voice we have," Morse says.

Comments

Related Content

The park was full of pups celebrating the 21st annual Dogwood Walk....

A birthday party for everyone took over the Pinnacle Hills Promenade....

The Fayetteville Visitor's Bureau is giving folks the chance to learn about the history of downtown Fayetteville....

SPRINGDALE, AR -- This guy's getting a bullet proof vest and it's all thanks to passionate, pup-lovin' students....

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS -- The Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter needs your help giving people a fresh start. ...

LITTLE ROCK, AR -- On Friday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to stop a new Arkansas law restricting abortions after 12-weeks....

TULSA, OK--Multiple callers dialed 9-1-1 Tuesday evening when a boat carrying eight young adults, including two University of Arkansas students smashed into a houseboat at Yacht...

SALLISAW, OK -- In March, a bald eagle was found dead in front of a Sallisaw hotel, its body had been mutilated.  Now investigators are offering up a $2,500 reward for information that to...

BENTON COUNTY, AR-- Flash flooding from early May storms broke a culvert and opened a sink hole in Pea Ridge overnight Friday....

Candice Glover Wins Season 12 of American Idol....

 
 
More News
Start
      Page 1 of 6753
 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Nwahomepage.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved