Triple clap David, well said! So many points, but I'll stick to just a couple/ few.
Unicameral, absolutely. Can't tell you how easy it is to vote in our elections here in Nebraska because of this. And when they're not in session, they're out working their "normal" jobs, instead of perma-campaigning.
Judges, yes! I was thinking about this the other day. The only way my vote for a judge will make much difference is if I'm standing before them for a court case or jury duty. Other than that, unless they're a rogue judge, my vote doesn't really matter there.
Making it easier for lesser-known candidates to run, absolutely! Money plays a big part in this I think. I believe we'd have a more representative government, at the state and national level, if it weren't so difficult to run without name recognition.
should have to pass the citizenship test to vote
Exhibit A: The quality of Senate candidates in GA and PA from both major parties.
Triple clap David, well said! So many points, but I'll stick to just a couple/ few.
Unicameral, absolutely. Can't tell you how easy it is to vote in our elections here in Nebraska because of this. And when they're not in session, they're out working their "normal" jobs, instead of perma-campaigning.
Judges, yes! I was thinking about this the other day. The only way my vote for a judge will make much difference is if I'm standing before them for a court case or jury duty. Other than that, unless they're a rogue judge, my vote doesn't really matter there.
Making it easier for lesser-known candidates to run, absolutely! Money plays a big part in this I think. I believe we'd have a more representative government, at the state and national level, if it weren't so difficult to run without name recognition.
Bravo and thank you!
Hi Mindy. Thank you for your thoughtful comments!