Earlier we asked what you think of the Republican party and the answers made us curious: How would you describe the Democratic party?

“Solely for the rich.” “Lacking in diversity.” “Close-minded.” “Racist.” … just a few of the harsh words from young voters used to describe the Republican party according to a report released today by the College Republican National Committee. How would you describe the Republican party?

To reduce our debt solely by raising taxes would take a 64% permanent tax increase. To do so via spending cuts would take cuts in government spending by 40 percent. It seems likely that neither solution would go over well. Should we meet somewhere in the middle or is compromise a sign of weakness? Let us know what you think! And please LIKE & REBLOG this post so more people see it to comment!  

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What’s your opinion?

President Obama’s budget is expected to include cuts to Social Security benefits and an increase in taxes. This comes as an attempt to compromise with congressional Republicans. What’s your opinion? LIKE if you agree with the President’s budget proposals, REBLOG if you disagree. 

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Breaking: College Republicans and College Democrats at several Ivy League Universities released a joint statement endorsing marriage equality—an issue that the Millennial generation overwhelmingly supports. What’s your opinion? LIKE if this bipartisan effort demonstrates a change that our generation will bring to politics & COMMENT if it won’t have an effect on how Republicans and Democrats get along.

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What do you think?

Voting reform is unlikely in the next Congress because Democrats and Republicans are divided over issues such as Voter ID requirements as well as early voting periods. Do you think electoral dysfunction will continue through 2016? What should Our Time push for given the difficult realities? 

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State leaders in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin are considering changing their Electoral College voting system from winner-take-all to one where urban votes count less than rural votes. What’s your opinion? LIKE if this is a necessary means to make voting fair & REBLOG if it’s just another form of voter disenfranchisement.

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LIKE = I think Voter ID laws are discriminatory 
SHARE = I want to let my friends know this is happening
COMMENT = Your thoughts about this

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So we spotted this infographic about who votes. It’s pretty interesting! We thought we’d pass it along. And while we’re at it, if you haven’t registered to vote yet, TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Register to vote TODAY at www.ourtime.org

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An interesting snapshot of who actually voted in the last Presidential election. Not a lot surprising here - older, richer, married better educated folks turn out in the highest numbers. Oh, and women. But you may be surprised to see what states had the highest and lowest turnout.

Just 54 days til Election Day. What, if anything, do you think will be different about these numbers come November?

via votifi

Did you know that Pennsylvania officials admitted that laws requiring voter identification don’t actually prevent voter fraud?  REBLOG to share your thoughts, and SHARE to spread the news! Also, don’t forget to vote at www.ourtime.org/vote! 

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