DOCSLIB.ORG

Macoupin County Voter Guide 2018 Created By: the Class of Political Science 315 - US Political Parties and Elections

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Macoupin County Voter Guide 2018 Created By: the Class of Political Science 315 - US Political Parties and Elections Macoupin County Voter Guide 2018 Created by: The Class of Political Science 315 - US Political Parties and Elections Why are we doing this: To educate Blackburn college voters on issues that are important to them The following topics were included when looking into candidates: - Health Care - Gun Control - Environmental Issues - Public Education - LGBTQIA+ Rights - Civil Rights - Women’s Rights Index: Voters Bill of Rights..................................................................1 How to Register to Vote...........................................................2 Different Types of Voting.........................................................3 Voting in Macoupin County....................................................4 Party Descriptions................................................................5, 6 Office Positions.................................................................7, 8, 9 US Representative District 13..................................10, 11 State Governor.....................................................12, 13, 14 Lieutenant Governor..........................................15, 16, 17 Attorney General.................................................18, 19, 20 Comptroller..........................................................21, 22, 23 Secretary of State.................................................24, 25, 26 State Treasurer.....................................................27, 28, 29 State Senator District 48...........................................30, 31 House of Rep. District 95.........................................32, 33 Macoupin County Treasurer..........................................34 Macoupin County Clerk.................................................34 Judge of Appellate County 4th District........................35 Macoupin County Sheriff...............................................35 Voter’s Bill of Rights: In Macoupin County; you have the right to: - Cast your ballot in a non-disruptive atmosphere free of interference. - Vote if you are in line by 7:00 P.M. - Be a provisional voter if there is a question about your registration status or your eligibility to vote in the election. - Vote a Federal ballot at your old polling place if you have moved within 30 days of the election. - Request assistance in voting, if needed. - Bring newspaper endorsements or sample ballots into the voting booth, but take them with you when you finish voting. - Protect the secrecy of your ballot by using the ballot secrecy folder provided. - Receive a new ballot if you make a mistake or change your mind. - Check for voting errors (overvotes) after marking your ballot in a private and independent manner. - Have your ballot counted fairly and impartially. If you believe these rights have been violated, call the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office at (217) 854-3214 1 How to Register to Vote: There are some requirements to register to vote in the state of Illinois: - Must be a US citizen - Must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day; 17 years of age to vote in a General Primary if individual will be 18 on the following General Election Day - Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Must have 2 forms of ID, at least one showing your residence address: - Driver’s License - State ID card - Social Security Number - Current and valid Photo ID - College ID, with contract or lease of residence postmarked from current address - Utility Bill - Bank Statement - Paycheck -Government Check - Other government document with name and address You can register at these locations: -At the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office, 201 E. Main, Carlinville, IL (217) 854-3214 - At a Secretary of State Driver’s License Facility, while applying for or updating your Driver’s License or State ID Card - With a Deputy Registrar appointed by the County Clerk - By mail, sending an printable application to the county clerk office - Online at https://ova.elections.il.gov Registration to vote ends 28 days before the election, and lasts for two days after the election. Macoupin County has a Grace Period registration. This is where you are able to register after regular registration ends, and it lasts until 3 days before the election and it is only available in the County Clerk’s office. During your grace period registration, you must vote then and there. 2 Different Types of Voting: Grace Period Voting: Individuals may register to vote or change their address from the 27th through the 3rd day prior to an election. Grace period voting is only available in the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office, 201 East Main, Carlinville, IL. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Provisional Voting: This is when a voter’s eligibility is being questioned, so the polling place accepts the vote, but as a provisional vote. The vote is sealed in a locked container until the eligibility case is figured out. The reason for this is so that there is a fair chance to every voter, even those whose eligibility is being questioned. Absentee Ballot Voting: Voting by mail is an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. Voters can request a vote by mail online or by calling the Election office at (217) 854-3214 ext 707. Follow the instructions on the forms you receive and must be postmarked by midnight on the day before the election and received within 14 days after the election. Early Voting: Begins September 27th and ends November 5th, the day before Election Day. During this time you may vote early at the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office, Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Once this vote is cast, you cannot change this once it has been cast and you may not vote in the general election. 3 Voting in Macoupin County: In Macoupin County, there are many places to vote in the upcoming elections. Common voting locations: - Churches - Libraries - Municipal buildings - Town halls To find these registered areas, go to: https://data.macoupincountyil.gov. From here, type “polling places” in the website’s search bar in the top right corner of the site, then select enter. Select the “Polling Places” dataset. On the new page, scroll down to the bottom where it says table preview, press the blue box that says “View Data”. This will provide the list of the areas to vote and their physical addresses. In Carlinville, there are a few areas where you can vote in-town: - St. Paul’s Church at 202 E. Main, Carlinville, IL 62626, - Federated Church at 122 E. 2nd South, Carlinville, IL 62626 - Emmanuel Activity Center at 125 W. First South, Carlinville, IL 62626 - Carlinville Library at 510 N. Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626 - Church of the Nazarene at 610 N. Charles, Carlinville, IL, 62626 - Bothwell Auditorium, Blackburn College at 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626 - Macoupin County Court House at 201 E. Main St, Carlinville, IL 62626 4 Republican Party: The Republican Party was founded in 1854 to combat slavery. It was originally meant to be a party of big government and more liberal ideas. Sometime around the 1930s, there was a realignment that happened, which sent Republicans to become more conservative and in favor of small government. This is more what they are geared towards about today. The Republican Party is more in favor of traditional family values. They do not have many party stances on the LGBTQIA+ Community. They want to progress in healthcare by getting rid of the Affordable Care Act in order to lower premiums for Americans and are in favor of competition between private insurance companies that our capitalist system was built on. They are strong supporters of the Second Amendment, Republicans also believe higher education should be more affordable, but it should be funded through private loans. Democratic Party: The Democratic Party is the oldest living party in the United States, having existed since 1848. The Democratic Party is made up of several core principles, Democrats believe that we are greater together than on our own. They believe that everyone should play fair and by the rules and that America is at its greatest peak when every- one is given a fair shot. The Democratic Party also believes in building an economy that strengthens and lifts all Americans up, rather than solely the Americans at the top. On social issues, Democrats push to make progress on issues like health care, clean energy, pay inequality, equal opportunities for education, and job creation. Libertarian Party: Libertarians focus solely on one thing: liberty. Libertarians want liberty and justice for all, and they do not want to sacrifice any rights for the benefits of others. They believe the most important issue is protection of individual rights. Libertarians defend any peaceful and honest demonstration and also welcome diversity. They believe diversity and freedom are linked and believe a key to governmental success is small, less powerful government. 5 Republican Logo Libertarian Logo Democratic Logo 6 Office Positions: United States House of Representatives: Members of the House of Representative are elected to a two year term to represent Americans (constituents) based off their elected congressional districts. House members vote on and introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments, and serve on committees. The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected officials and that number of officials per each state is directly proportional to that state’s population. Illinois currently has 18 Representatives in the House. Governor: The office of the governor is responsible for upholding and faithfully
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2021 Directory
    2 0 2 1 DIRECTORY Woodward & Associates, Inc. 1707 Clearwater Avenue ·P.O. Box 1584 ·Bloomington, IL 61702 (309) 662-8797 ·Fax (309)662-9438 ·Email [email protected] ·http://www.cpaauto.com Located in Central Illinois, we serve the entire state. We specialize in automobile dealers in the following areas: Dealership valuations Automobile dealer legal support Buy-Sells for dealerships LIFO inventory computations Financial statement analysis Corporation Income Tax returns Personal Income Tax returns CPA prepared financial statements Certified Public Dealer estate planning Accountants Employee theft consulting Internal control studies and audits Profit consulting Training office managers/CFO’s Memberships in: 401K Audits AUTOCPA Group The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The Illinois CPA Society Serving more than 250 Automobile Dealers throughout the United States Cardosi Ad Final_Layout 1 3/4/19 8:05 AM Page 1 LAW OFFICE OF JULIE A. CARDOSI, P.C. EXCLUSIVE. STRATEGIC. RESULTS. Exclusively representing ConCentrations: Dealership Mergers & Acquisitions the unique business Dealership Franchise Law Business Litigation / Motor Vehicle Review Board Disputes interests of automobile Manufacturer / Franchisor Relations Business & Commercial Law dealers for over Advertising Compliance Review Consumer Complaints Dealership Succession 30 years. Add Points Real Estate Law Employment & Labor Law Federal & State Regulatory Compliance BaCkground: Principal, Private Law Firm Former, IADA Legal Counsel Former, Illinois
    [Show full text]
  • NASACT News | September 2015 1 a MESSAGE from NASACT’S PRESIDENT Continued from Previous Page
    KEEPING STATE FISCAL OFFICIALS INFORMED VOLUME 35, NUMBER 9 | SEPTEMBER 2015 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: NEXT STEPS FOR NASACT BY CALVIN McKELVOGUE, PRESIDENT OF NASACT, 2015-16 As NASACT turns a corner into its next century, it Th is year, NASACT will review the strategic plan is exciting to look forward at the many roads leading and establish goals for the future. One important to our future, each carved out by our innovative and item the Strategic Planning Committee will be diverse past presidents and members. Remembering charged with is to determine how NASACT will our past and the legacy it provides is also something maintain the sustainability of travel assistance to refl ect and build upon. Since Woodrow Wilson was for our members. Th e travel assistance allows President of the United States, NASACT members principals, who may not otherwise be able, to attend have been infl uencing states and their decision our conferences, which is a huge benefi t to both makers. NASACT would not be what it is today NASACT and our members. without their guidance and forethought, and without Th e middle management conference is an event I doubt, the continued excellence of the NASACT staff . fully support and believe is an excellent opportunity As we move forward, it is important to continue the for future leaders to network with individuals from momentum in planning for the next 100 years. other states, allowing for the exchange of knowledge I would like to off er a big Th ank You! to the hosts and activities within diff erent governments.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Nasact Annual Conference
    PROGRAM NASACT 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE August 24-28 | Virtual Training CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Learning Objectives: Delivery Method: Group internet-based. All sessions include At the conclusion of the event, participants will be able to: Q&A opportunities. • Recount changes to the roles and responsibilities of state Attendance Requirements: In order to obtain CPE credit for auditors, state comptrollers and state treasurers as these this event, participants must submit attendance verification roles have evolved during the past year. codes provided during each session. • Identify and discuss new standards and rules from the government standards setting bodies and regulatory The National Association of State agencies. Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers is • Apply practical information learned through case studies registered with the National Association from peer offices and organizations. of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) • Discuss state government financial management as it as a sponsor of continuing professional relates to the broader, national fiscal outlook. education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance Level of Knowledge: Overview. of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding Education Prerequisite: No prerequisites required. registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www. Advance Preparation: No advance preparation required. nasbaregistry.org/. CPE: 29.5 credits have been recommended for the conference. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear NASACT Members and Partners, It is my honor to welcome you to the 104th NASACT Annual Conference. I had hoped to welcome you to Vermont for this event, but the Covid-19 pandemic prevented that from happening.
    [Show full text]
  • Election Coverage Special Rockin’ The
    ELECTION COVERAGE SPECIAL ROCKIN’ THE VOL 34, NO. 05 OCT. 24, 2018 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com JOHNINJUSTICE MOSSMANHHS may try to eliminate trans rights. Photo of Mara Keisling from NCTE Interviews with out 4 candidates, our special VOTE‘Guide to the LGBTs’ and our HAVING A BALL general election charts Howard Brown Health holds STARTING ON PAGE 12 annual Big Orange Ball. Photo by Kat Fitzgerald 8 Turn to page 16 From left: Adrian Hadlock, Ed Jones, David Cerda and Grant Drager in The Golden Girls: Bea Afraid! Rick Aguilar Studios EXPANDED NOAH CYRUS GIVES FANS A ‘GOOD CRY’ ARTS PAGE 33 COVERAGE EVERY WEEK Noah Cyrus. Photo from David Enriquez/Records Marketing www.artsandtheaterweekly.com @windycitytimes /windycitymediagroup @windycitytimes www.windycitymediagroup.com 4065 N. Milwaukee Ave. OCT. 24-31 MAKEUP AND WIGS (773) 777-0222 OPEN 24 HOURS SEXY ADULT COSTUMES CLEANING OUT OUR WAREHOUSE! 2 Oct. 24, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 24, 2018 3 NEWS When A Great Deal Matters, Shop Rob Paddor’s... HHS wants to rewrite sex-related federal law 4 Marge Summit to receive Damski Award 5 Evanston Subaru in Skokie Out biz groups host LGBT panel on past, future 6 Howard Brown Health’s Big Orange Ball 8 State treasurer’s LGBT History Month event 9 Joan Jones on LGBT workers’ center 10 Controversial Morrison, Harold ads 11 ELECTIONS 2018: Shore, Garcia interviews 12 ELECTIONS 2018: Guide to the LGBTs 13 ELECTIONS 2018: Charts, questionnaire scores 14 ELECTIONS 2018: Morrison interview 12 INDEX Viewpoints: Hunt 20 2019 SUBARU FORESTERS
    [Show full text]
  • NASACT News | April 2015 1 NASACT 2015 MIDDLE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE RECAP
    KEEPING STATE FISCAL OFFICIALS INFORMED VOLUME 35, NUMBER 4 | APRIL 2015 NASACT-NAST LGIP WORKGROUP SENDS LETTER TO GASB: ASKS GASB TO NOT DEFINE STANDARDS ON LIQUIDITY GATES & FEES Th e NASACT-NAST LGIP Workgroup recently sent these parameters can include liquidity requirements. a letter to the Governmental Accounting Standards Accordingly, it is possible that gates and fees may run Board providing input on state laws or statutes that against these contractual provisions. prevent a local government investment pool (LGIP) In the letter, the workgroup pointed out that GASB from imposing a liquidity fee or redemption gate on defi nes cash and cash equivalents as short-term, highly pool participants. liquid investments that are both (a) readily convertible At GASB’s request, NASACT surveyed a number to known amounts of cash (emphasis added) and (b) of states to determine the existence of statutes that so near their maturity that they present insignifi cant risk prevent fees or gates. Th e survey found that while of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. most states do not have specifi c statutory prohibitions, In addition, as cited in the GASB standards: several states do have statutes that require the principal “...consistent with common usage, cash includes and accrued income of each account that is maintained not only currency on hand, but also demand for a participant in the investment pool be subject to deposits with banks or other fi nancial institutions. payment from the pool at any time upon request. Cash includes deposits in other kinds of accounts Conceptually, the imposition of a gate would be in or cash management pools that have the general confl ict with this statutory provision.
    [Show full text]
  • Erika Harold Biography
    Erika Harold Biography Erika was born and raised in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois and graduated from Urbana High School. Having grown up surrounded by the Orange and Blue, Erika decided to attend college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she majored in Political Science. She graduated from the U of I in 2001 as a Phi Beta Kappa inductee and a Chancellor’s Scholar. Erika then applied to and was accepted by several law schools, including Harvard Law School. Lacking the funds, however, to pay for law school, Erika decided to compete in the Miss America Organization to attempt to earn the scholarship money necessary to pay for law school. Erika went on to be crowned Miss Illinois 2002 and Miss America 2003, earning thousands of dollars in scholarships along the way. As Miss America 2003, Erika promoted the platform Preventing Youth Violence and Bullying, sharing with more than 100,000 students her own experience of overcoming bullying. She also helped to elevate the public’s consciousness of the effects of bullying, discussing peer-to-peer harassment on television shows such as Good Morning America and The Today Show and helping to release Fight Crime, Invest in Kids’ bullying prevention report at the National Press Club. In recognition of her advocacy, Erika was named one of Fight Crime, Invest in Kids’ “Champions for Children” and received a leadership award from the National Center for Victims of Crime. During her year as Miss America, Erika also championed the Children’s Miracle Network and the USO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving America’s troops.
    [Show full text]
  • Mahomet, Illinois, a Unit of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, in Mahomet, Illinois Doris K
    Museum of the Grand Prairie (formerly Early American Museum), Mahomet, Illinois, a unit of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, in Mahomet, Illinois Doris K. Wylie Hoskins Archive for Cultural Diversity Finding Aid (includes Scope and Content Note) for visitor use Compiled by interns Rebecca Vaughn and Katherine Hicks Call to schedule an appointment to visit the Doris Hoskins Archive (217-586-2612) Museum website: http://www.museumofthegrandprairie.org/index.html Scope and Content Note Biographical Note Mrs. Doris Baker (Wylie) Hoskins, was born October 18, 1911 in Champaign, Illinois, and passed away in September, 2004, in Champaign, Illinois. She served for many years with the Committee on African American History in Champaign County of the former Early American Museum (now Museum of the Grand Prairie), serving as the group's archivist. She was also active in the Champaign County Section of the National Council of Negro Women. Her collection of historical material was transferred to Cheryl Kennedy upon her passing. The Hoskins Archive is now made publicly accessible by the staff of the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, and inquiries should be made to Cheryl Kennedy, Museum Director, [email protected] (cited in eBlackCU.net Doris K. Wylie Hoskins Archive description). Hoskins Archive Summary The Doris K. Wylie Hoskins Archive for Cultural Diversity contains a wide body of materials featuring African American history in Champaign County and East Central Illinois. The date range for the archives contents extends from 1861 to 2010. The ―bulk dates‖ or dates that the majority of the file contents fall under, range from 1930 to 2000.
    [Show full text]
  • Referendums for Chicago Voters
    AS BEARS WIN, PACE REAPS REWARD David Haugh: No Chicago sports executive is having a better year than Bears GM Ryan Pace, who is making the most of his 2nd chance. Chicago Sports Questions? Call 1-800-Tribune Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Breaking news at chicagotribune.com MIDTERM ELECTIONS A fight for control Campaigns end as Illinois governor’s contest, U.S. Congress races await fate In final push, Trump hits battleground By John Wagner, Cleve R. Wootson Jr., William Wan and Elise Viebeck The Washington Post WASHINGTON — Presi- dent Donald Trump called for voters to “unite behind our proud and righteous destiny as Americans” by supporting Republicans in Tuesday’s election, a final attempt to energize his base amid signs of trouble for some GOP candidates. Trump was upbeat Mon- day afternoon as he ad- dressed the first of three final rallies in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri on the eve of the midterms. He has used apocalyptic rhetoric in re- cent days to describe what’s at stake for the country. “We are going to work, we are going to fight, we are going to win, win, win,” he told supporters in Cleveland. The final three-state swing focused on states that JOSE M. OSORIO/CHICAGO TRIBUNE will be key to the new Voters, some of them filling out registration applications, wait Monday outside an early voting and registration site in Chicago’s Loop. Senate majority. Trump has acknowledged that Demo- crats could win the House, TRIBUNE where they need a net gain ENDORSEMENTS Ill. sees weeks of heavy early, mail voting of 23 seats.
    [Show full text]
  • ICED Newsletter
    State of Illinois Bruce Rauner, Governor Department of Human Rights Department of Human Services ICED NEWS State Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities Volume 15, Number 2, June 2016, Erik Cozzolino, Editor Exciting ICED Awards Ceremony Held in Springfield Governor Rauner, Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti, State Treasurer Frerichs, and State Senator Delgado joined an audience of about 100 people for ICED’s Awards Ceremony on May 11, 2016 at the Illinois State Library Atrium in Springfield. Firsts for the 2016 Awards Ceremony were the new Constitutional Officers as members and participants, live streaming of the event, and a performance by the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Concert Choir. Notable categories and winners include, William Sitter, as Intern of the Year, Department of Human Services Ludeman Developmental Center Director Glenda M. Corbett as the Dan Dickerson State Advocate of the Year, Nanette Larson, as State Employee of the Year, Department of Employment Security as State Agency of the Year, State Treasurer’s Office as Internship Provider of the Year, , Chicago Community Trust/ADA 25 Chicago, as Nonprofit of the Year, The Herald-News as Media of the Year, and Senator William Delgado, as Carl Suter Legislator of the Year. For more information about the event and to link to photos, go to ICED 2016 Awards Ceremony. ICED Educational Programs Presented During Meetings Several interesting presentations have been made at ICED meetings this year. First, Vickie Simpson, an ICED member and Policy Advisor at the Illinois Attorney General's Disability Rights Bureau, presented a program on accessibility requirements of Illinois and federal law at a meeting on March 9, 2016.
    [Show full text]
  • Pathways to Congress: Precongressional Careers and Congressional Behavior
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship Repository PATHWAYS TO CONGRESS: PRECONGRESSIONAL CAREERS AND CONGRESSIONAL BEHAVIOR BY KATHERINE A. FRANCIS DISSERTATION Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science in the Graduate College of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014 Urbana, Illinois Doctoral Committee: Professor Tracy Sulkin, Chair and Director of Research Professor William Bernhard Professor Jeffery Mondak Assistant Professor Gisela Sin ABSTRACT Members of Congress have a variety of career experiences before Congress, non-political and political. In this dissertation, I bring together interdisciplinary strands of research on careers and occupational behavior to compare how MCs from different career backgrounds act in the U.S. House of Representatives. I argue that career experiences can provide relevant skills and insights that members in their first and second terms use to adjust to being Representatives. Through a large-scale analysis of members serving in the 101st-112th Congresses (1989-2012), I find that precongressional career experiences have multiple connections to members’ decisions. Career experiences relate to the contents of members’ legislative agendas, their orientation toward legislative activities and constituent outreach, and their partisan loyalty. Members with legislative and executive backgrounds are more active in the legislative process and more successful in seeing their bills become law. MCs with different career experiences also craft different legislative agendas – the number and types of bills on which they take legislative action. New MCs significantly introduce and cosponsor a greater number of bills on policy topics that relate to their past experience, for instance – medical doctors introducing health bills.
    [Show full text]
  • Post-Election Report
    POST-ELECTION REPORT Inside the Numbers: Gubernatorial Election Suburban Cook County November 4, 2014 Cook County Clerk David Orr cookcountyclerk.com COOK COUNTY CLERK DAVID ORR 69 W. Washington, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60602 TEL (312) 603-0996 FAX (312) 603-9788 WEB cookcountyclerk.com Dear Friends: The November 4, 2014 Gubernatorial General Election brought many election changes – extended hours for early voting; early voting on the Sunday before the election; expanded grace period registration and voting; Election Day registration; and electronic pollbooks in all precincts. Voting before Election Day set records, with more mail ballots being cast than ever before and a 68.5 percent increase in pre-election day voting. The Nov. 4 election also featured one of the closest elections in Illinois history, the state treasurer’s race. That close contest was not decided until two weeks after the election, when all legally late-arriving mail ballots and valid provisional votes were counted – truly demonstrating how every vote counts. I invite you to delve into the results and analysis of how suburban Cook County voted, in this post-election report. For example: • Voting before Election Day – by mail or during early voting and grace period voting – grew to more than 26 percent this election, up from 15.4 percent in 2010. • The 51,237 mail ballots cast exceeded all previous elections in suburban Cook County, with twice as many as in 2010. • Turnout reached 49.8 percent, down from 52.5 percent in 2010 (nearly matching the 2006 turnout of 49.7 percent). • More women than men voted – 54.2 percent vs.
    [Show full text]
  • Women's Studies Staff Inside This Issue
    Illinois State University Women’s Studies Program Volume 10, Issue 1, Sept/Oct 2004 From the Director The fact that many women are Republicans and that the party has been Alison Bailey, Acting Director attentive to promoting women to visible positions means that Republicans have supported some women in their own ranks. It does not follow, however, On the Meaning of “W is for Women!” that “W,” or the Republican Party is for women. When someone says to me that they are for women, I take it as shorthand for “I support women’s I watched the Republican and Democratic Conventions like most people concerns, interests, and needs as women themselves define them.” And this watch traffic accidents. I was curious about what might happen but afraid of needs spelling out, since race, class, ethnicity, and immigrant status shape what I might see if I looked for too long. Party conventions used to be an women’s medical, educational, or economic needs in very specific ways that occasion for citizens to come together, deliberate, and then nominate a are often lost under the broader banner of women’s issues. Both parties are guilty of such blurring. candidate. Now candidates are chosen and groomed months prior to the conventions and we are left with a highly scripted three-day visual feast of sound bites, celebrity appearances, and orchestrated cheering crowds. If W is for women, this should be reflected in W’s policy decisions that directly Watching the conventions because you want to educate yourself about each impact women’s lives.
    [Show full text]