Category Archives: Politics

I DID Vote!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mark

Today, April 30, 2009, I received my confirmation that my vote by affidavit on November 4, 2008, actually counted. Thanks for that confirmation and speedy processing, New York City Board of Elections! Yes We Can!

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Election Day Follow Up: Our Democracy Is Only As Good As Our Data Entry

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mark

You may remember I had some trouble at the polls on election day. This week, I found out why I was missing from the rolls. I finally got my registration confirmation card in the mail, 3 weeks after election day, … Continue reading →

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Obama and the Catholic Vote

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Mark

2004: Catholic vote goes 52-47 for George W. Bush 2008: Catholic vote goes 54-45 for Barack Obama Obama did gain in nearly all demographic groups compared to John Kerry, but this one in particular carries special significance for me. Looks … Continue reading →

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I (Think I) Voted. I Hope it Counted.

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Mark

Several weeks ago, I completed the form to change my voter registration to my new address. I submitted it to campaign volunteers a few days before the registration deadline. Sure, I didn’t have to bother, but I figured it would … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Can (Ignore every other issue except abortion when it comes to voting)

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Mark

Warning: controversy ahead! I’ve written earlier on the dilemmas facing modern Catholics in America, and those dilemmas are all the more pressing in this election year. The NY Times has an excellent article on the Catholic vote, “Catholic Church Is … Continue reading →

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