Discovering Dad Pledge to Vote
Voting is one of the most fundamental and important rights within a democracy. It is a way to ensure you have a say in who leads our country, states, counties and cities. As a local elected City Councilman, I can tell you that it is a huge honor to be voted into office by your neighbors and fellow citizens.
As a dad, it is important to me that I role model civic responsibility to my kids, and the first and most important way that I do that is by exercising my right to vote. The second way I do this is by getting informed and understanding the issues and candidates positions on them. The third way I do this is by getting involved.
You can involved too.
Discovering Dad Pledge to Vote Contest
All you have to do is leave a comment with your pledge that you will go to the polls and vote on Tuesday, November 4th.
Now, I would strongly recommend taking the time over the next week to dig deeper into the issues that are important to you and your family. Where do the candidates stand on each of these issues? Which one of them will best represent your position? What can you do between now and November 4th to get involved?
I pledge to all of you that I will be informed and voting. I encourage all of you to join me!
Hachette Book Group has agreed to send 5 random pledgers a package of 10 books related to politics, including The Revolution by Ron Paul, From Hope to Higher Ground by Mike Huckabee, Hard Call by John McCain and Mike’s Election Guide by Michael Moore.
I’d love to see at least 100 dads/moms/readers pledge to vote! Thanks for voting! The contest runs through Tuesday, November 4th.
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Comment by PG on 24 October 2008:
Defo gonna vote. Here in MA the presidential contest will probably not be much of a contest, but there are three ballot questions that will be hotly contested.
I urge everyone to look beyond the top of the ballot, there may be some very important issues on your ballot (prop 8 in CA!)
Comment by orlund on 24 October 2008:
I am Canadian so you’ll have to exclude me. However great to read a post that is finally a positive on politics. Kind of sick of hearing how horrible every politician is. I agree get educated and do something about it.
Do what you can to make your country better, VOTE! I voted in our election and I will do what I can to help make our nation a better place.
Comment by Daniel on 24 October 2008:
Hell yeah I’m voting!
We take the kids to the polls with us so they can see the voting process, see how easy it is, etc. If that fails them, they’re stoked that you get free stickers after you turn in your ballots!
Comment by Phil on 24 October 2008:
I’ll be voting! Taking the kids with me too.
Comment by Chuck on 24 October 2008:
Count me in. I’ll definitely be voting.
Comment by Mark on 24 October 2008:
My wife and I will be there when the doors open!
Comment by Joe on 24 October 2008:
I’m definitely going to vote! My state is not even remotely in contention, so I’m probably going to vote third party to express my disgust with the partisanship we’re seeing.
Comment by Kevin T. on 24 October 2008:
I always have and always will vote.
Our daughter will be four days short of nine months old on Nov. 4, and my wife is insisting she goes to the polls with us during this election and every future election so she will always understand and respect the importance of this fundamental right and privilege.
Comment by Roger on 24 October 2008:
Already voted! We have vote by mail in WA and I sent mine in yesterday.
Comment by Dad of Divas on 24 October 2008:
My wfe and I will be at the polls – you know it!!!!
Comment by Rostraw on 25 October 2008:
Bob and I will definitely be voting. If you don’t vote…don’t complain about the direction in which our country is traveling!
Anything worthwhile takes time and commitment Please do YOUR PART.
Comment by Charlie on the PA Tpk on 25 October 2008:
Regardless of Pennsylvania being contested again this season, I would be a fool not vote. Here’s hoping the better team wins.
And by ‘better’, I mean …. well, visit my blog if you want my rants.
Comment by Clark on 26 October 2008:
I promise to vote early and often. Oops, I wasn’t supposed to say that.
Comment by Sean on 27 October 2008:
I’ll be voting on the 4th! I live in “Real Virginia” so I have to!
<that was attempted humor, btw)
Comment by Tony on 27 October 2008:
we early-voted this past Saturday. there was a huge line even in my little suburb here in Illinois.
Comment by VegasDad on 27 October 2008:
I already voted, so I guess my pledge is kept.
Comment by B. Wilde on 28 October 2008:
I’m voting and hope to do it early to avoid the long lines. Thanks for the challenge.
Comment by umkk48 on 28 October 2008:
No question, I will be voting on the 4th. Haven’t missed one since I turned 18, back in 1975.
Comment by Lee McKusick on 31 October 2008:
Already sent in my absentee ballot. Does that count? =)
Comment by Christy H. on 3 November 2008:
I’ll be voting ~ along with my husband and our youngest son who just turned 18 yesterday.
Comment by DC Urban Dad on 3 November 2008:
I will be voting and will be taking the bean with me too.
Comment by sherri on 5 November 2008:
Our voting is over since it’s past 8 on the 4th, so I’m probably too late for the contest. Just wanted to say I voted, I always try to vote.