One volunteer describes turnout as bad.
Turnout for Tuesday's primary election in Philadelphia is expected to be low--between 10 and 12 percent--causing volunteers to describe the situation as bad. The polls closed on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Please click here for election results.
Tuesday is primary election day in Philadelphia.
Tuesday is primary day in Philadelphia so here's some handy information to help when you go out to cast your vote. What are the polling place hours? Excellent question. Polls open on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 a.m., and they will close at 8 p.m. Where do I go to vote? Click here to find your polling place. The link will take you to the Pennsylvania State Department's website. Simply enter you address, and it will spit out your polling plce. What's my registration status? Click here to find your registration status. This link will also take you to the Pennsylvania State Department's website. For this one you just need to enter your name, birthday and the county you live in. Also, check out the attached sample ballot before you head out to …
Here's how you can find out who to vote for in Tuesday's primary election.
The Pennsylvania Primary election is on Tuesday and before you go to the polls, here's how to see a copy of the ballot for where you vote. To find out where to vote use the Pennsylvania Department of State website. You just type in your adress at this link and it will give you the precinct number. To find your voter registration status use a similar feature also on the Pennsylvania Department of State website. For this one all you need to do is enter your county, full name and birthdate.
One poll suggests that, while Pennsylvania voters might support medical marijuana use, they aren't in favor of legal pot.
Pennsylvania voters aren't in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to one pole. The Frankin and Marshall College poll of Pennsylvania voters for May 2013 showed that 54 percent of voters polled opposed to legalizing marijuana in the state. A similar F&M Poll at the beginning of February found that 55 percent of respondants were against legalizing marijuana. While voters don't support its outright legalization, 82 percent of those polled favor the use of marijuana for medical reasons if prescribed by a doctor. The poll, which was conducted between April 30 and May 5, gathered responses from 526 registered voters, including 265 Democrats, 196 Republicans and 65 Independents. The full poll is available for review here. The following …
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8:49 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Just legalize crack. It would solve everything. more ›
The U.S. Census Bureau says black turnout nationwide, by percentage, exceeded white turnout last year for the first time.
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that blacks had the highest voter turnout among racial identifications in the 2012 general election. Nationwide, 66.2 percent of black citizens voted, exceeding for the first time the turnout of white voters, which was 64.1 percent. In 2008, 66.1 percent of whites voted, to 64.7 percent of blacks. Back in 1996, white turnout was 60.7 percent and black turnout was 53 percent. Black turnout also exceeded white turnout in Pennsylvania last year, 65.2 percent to 62.5 percent. Read a Huffington Post report on the census findings, and see below for statistics comparing other voting demographics: Voter turnout is expected to be far lower in Tuesday's off-year primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m…
According to poll results, more voters support same-sex marriage in 2013.
A majority of state voters said they are in favor of allowing gay and lesbian couples to legally marry, according to one pole. The Frankin and Marshall College poll of Pennsylvania voters for May 2013 showed that 54 percent of voters polled were in favor of allowing legal same-sex marriages. The 54 percent in favor is up from 48 percent in the previous year. The poll, which was conducted between April 30 and May 5, gathered responses from 526 registered voters, including 265 Democrats, 196 Republicans and 65 Independents. The full poll is available for review here. The following information representes the questions asked in the survey and the results given by voters. 1) Would you favor or oppose a constitutional amendment that would allow…
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2:29 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I am one of many gay woman in the state of Pennsylvania, and all I need to say is.... pass the law Already!!!!! more ›
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, a Democrat, announced Tuesday that he's exploring another run for the Senate; Sestak narrowly lost to Pat Toomey in 2010.
A rematch between former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak and U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is in the works as Sestak announced Tuesday that he's exploring a run for the Senate in 2016. Democrat Sestak, a former Navy vice admiral, lost narrowly to Republican Toomey in 2010. Sestak, of Delaware County, has formed an exploratory committee—the equivalent of launching a campaign in terms of Federal Elections Commission paperwork, according to a Washington Post report. Can Sestak beat Toomey? Who would you vote for if the Senate election was held today? Tell us in the comments section below. Tuesday's announcement ends speculation that Sestak, 61, is raising money to challenge Gov. Tom Corbett. Sestak raised $460,000 in the first quarter of this year. A Sestak-…
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10:15 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Toomey is the right person at the right time. He has done a fine job to date & demonstrated an excellent understanding of the facts. We don't need another far left liberal in the Senate pushing for the Federal government to take over everything from gun ownership to education. The Constitution spells out the first issue and the second is a State & Local issue. more ›
It's not too late to register to vote in the Primary Election.
The last day to register to vote in the May 21 Primary Election is Monday, April 22. Individuals applying to register to vote must be: Philadelphia residents may apply in person for voter registration at the Voter Registration Office, at Riverview Place 5th Floor, 520 N. Delaware Ave. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Click here to download your voter registration form.
The 2nd District congressman is beginning his 10th term.
Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-2nd) was sworn in Thursday to his 10th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Fattah also announced the introduction of a bill: the Ending Fiscal Cliffs Act of 2013. From Fattah's announcement: The legislation streamlines the process of raising the debt ceiling – which Congress could face within two months—to avoid paralyzing political maneuvers. Under the current system, Congress authorizes Federal spending, then must grant redundant approval to borrow sufficient funds to cover the spending it has already approved. Fattah’s bill restructures the process to make it more efficient. It allows the Administration to raise the debt ceiling, as necessary, in order to avoid default whenever Congress spends money or …
Newt Gingrich says Hillary Clinton will be a formidable candidate if she decides to run for president next time around. What do you think?
Buzz about Hillary Clinton's future is building as she prepares to leave her post as secretary of state. Newt Gingrich says she'll make a formidable presidential candidate if she decided to run. What do you think? Vote in our poll and add your comments below.
11:40 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
"Percentage wise". Interesting. Did you pay millions to this country for the, um, giveaways? Do you have a charitable organization? Is "liberally happy" just a euphemism for ... dumb? As for that "open-minded and tolerant", are you sure that even those who are not registered at all, are not "open-minded and tolerant", let alone the GOP? nona, I think, you think, you know too much. more ›
Jon
7:33 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
It's an absolute travesty that the City of Philadelphia conducts its elections in off-years. Not only does this result in unnecessary costs, it is specifically designed to ensure election of machine politicians such as Butkowitz. Johnny Doc rounds up 5000 union votes and ensures his man's election. But you get what you deserve, unfortunately. more ›