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We might be living the final moments of not being terrified what the US President is going to do
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this post was submitted on 05 Nov 2024
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Yep, already dropped of my mail-in ballot in person and received an email from the county election supervisor that my vote counted ๐ค
I voted, but since I'm not in a swing state I wouldn't go so far as to say my vote counted.
Not with that attitude.
House and Senate matter far more than the presidency, without them the president has very little influence on policy with exception of veto power.
With 2/3 control, the president wouldn't even have veto power and would be entirely powerless.
Vote for your congressional representation! This is the one day that the little guys can determine the policy direction of the country.
I voted mostly for my local elections. Those are sometimes determined by a dozen votes and can have a huge impact on day to day life.
Iowa wasn't considered a swing state till the Selzer Poll. Thank you for helping to build consensus!