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In reply to the discussion: California bill would make Election Day a state holiday [View all]tenorly
(2,037 posts)2. California showing the way once again.
And in this case, by following the example of most of the rest of the developed world - and many developing countries - that have made their federal election days a national holiday (or hold these on a Sunday) for decades.
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Republicans would rather sacrifice a first-born and let their mistresses have the baby than allow it
tenorly
Feb 2017
#26
Exactly! Fairs and live shows and food festivals. Let's make voting an event. I like it.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2017
#15
That's awesome! Election day bbq's, election day Twilight zone marathons, election day celebrations!
C Moon
Feb 2017
#5
I'm talking about the polling stations, they should set them up for 2 weeks. nt
cstanleytech
Feb 2017
#18
I honestly dont see a problem with it as they wouldnt need to set aside as large an area as they do
cstanleytech
Feb 2017
#35
You know, I love this idea. but I worry people will take a vacation instead of voting.
Nitram
Feb 2017
#22
Eh, people are still gonna want to get their coffee, shop, and go out to eat.
threethirteen
Feb 2017
#33