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July 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Keep up with our summer research!

Get the facts on the unfolding crisis.   STATEMENTS COVID-19 Coronavirus Members of Congress have continued to speak about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. See what they had to say about it here, then click here to catch up on everything President Trump has said on the topic. Deferred Action fo…

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June 30, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Kindness, friendship and cooperation left Congress long ago.

  The Candy Desk Unknown to most citizens, the U.S. Senate has a Candy Desk. Generally staffed by Republican senators and managed by tradition, it has existed for half-a-century and is responsible for secreting sweet snacks onto the Senate floor.  It is perhaps one of the longest standing circu…

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June 25, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Empower Voters with the Facts!

  Dear Subscriber, Ever wanted to be appointed as an Ambassador? Thousands of your neighbors are just as sick of politicians as you are and would be grateful to find some way to fight back: you could tell them how. Let them know how to defend themselves, their friends, and their families from…

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June 23, 2020 at 9:14 PM

You inspire us and give us purpose

  You Inspire! This morning I wasn’t too sure I wanted to get out of bed and hear more bad news.  So, I picked up my book, Genghis Khan, and read a few more chapters about how he went from town to town.  Basically, he asked each town to give him all their stuff. If they said no, he slaughtered …

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June 18, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Find Fairer Waters at VoteSmart.org

  Ship of State Like any large ship, the Ship of State takes a lot of time and skill to change its course. It requires leadership with patience, tenacity and vision to find fairer waters. Please join VoteSmart.org READ MORE POSTS ON THE VOTE SMART BLOG   Vote Smart is a nonpartisan, non…

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June 18, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Defend Your Fellow Citizens

  The Dead: Declared U. S. Wars WW II: 405,399 Covid 19: 118,710 WW I: 116,516 Vietnam: 58,206 Korean: 36,574 Revolution: 25,000 Defend America: wear a mask. Please join VoteSmart.org READ MORE POSTS ON THE VOTE SMART BLOG   Vote Smart is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provide…

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June 16, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Doves All Around

  Doves All Around It sat unnoticed and motionless in a Jasmine I planted some years ago. I might never have noticed, had I not used a garden hose to spray dust off its vines - it flinched. It made the slightest move when the water struck, but remained still, as it had for weeks even as I passe…

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June 11, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Vote Stupid?

  Vote Stupid? A foundation once told me they would not fund Vote Smart because there was no way to measure our success. It is true, we cannot prove our claim that we help voters make wiser choices. In fact, our nation’s leadership could not have laid out a more convincing argument for our succ…

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June 9, 2020 at 7:23 PM

A free people that finds lies acceptable, will not remain free for long

  It Was a Perfect World I was eleven when I got two pet Guinea pigs. I named one Senator and the other Governor (I was taken by politics at an early age). I just hated that I only had a cage to lock them up in, so I built, what was for them, at least in my child’s mind, a paradise. I spent the…

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June 4, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Capture the Flag

  Capture the Flag This famous children’s game originated on the deadliest of battlefields. In the Civil War soldiers that were able to capture the flag or save their own were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. It designated when the battle was over, who won and who lost. Again, that fig…

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June 2, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Demand the Truth

  TO LIE Websters defines it: to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive. We all tell lies. Sometimes to protect someone, sometimes to avoid blame, sometimes just to be liked. But what happens when lies hurt, cause someone pain, put someone in danger, or put a nation at risk. It takes a…

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June 1, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Check out all our research from May!

Get the facts on the unfolding crisis.   STATEMENTS FROM LEADERSHIP COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Catch up on everything President Trump has said about COVID-19, including his latest press briefings, here. Food Supply Chain Click here to see what your representatives have been saying about the stat…

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May 28, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Corona Kills Coronations?

  Corona Kills Coronations? It could be the only silver lining of Covid-19. It is hard to bring about the political showcase of state staffs, balloons, bands and the crazed adoring throngs at national political conventions with the virus out and seeking new hosts. Modern political conventions a…

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May 26, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Every Thinking American

  Every Thinking American How can we all not see it: Americans being herded, corralled and abused by those who always seek advantage, even in a system of government designed to strip them of advantage. Accuracy, truth becoming expendable. Lies and manipulation defended and left unpunished. Mill…

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May 20, 2020 at 10:01 PM

The Dependent Dead?

  THE DEPENDENT DEAD? Why won’t anyone say it? “The People” can no longer self-govern. It is American sacrilege to suggest that “government of the people, by the people” is no longer possible. The masses are being herded and corralled by those who always find the means to seek advantage, even …

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April 30, 2020 at 4:48 PM

It Was a Perfect World

It Was a Perfect World Dear Supporter: I was eleven when I got two pet Guinea pigs. I named one Senator and the other Governor (I was taken by politics at an early age). I just hated that I only had a cage to lock them up in, so I built, what was for them, at least in my child’s min…

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April 16, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Does Your State Have Key COVID-19 Legislation?

  See Which State Legislatures Have Key COVID-19 Legislation On March 2, the New York state legislature voted to pass key legislation to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Titled, “Appropriating Funds for COVID-19 Coronavirus Response,” the legislation was voted on, passed, and signe…

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April 7, 2020 at 6:52 PM

We Are the Champions - VoteSmart.org

Get the facts on the unfolding crisis.   An Open Letter from Vote Smart: We are the champions. I know it is so! It is not our elected leaders but our fellow American citizens who are finding the road to a bright and promising future. No matter where you live, look at who is out on the line: …

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March 30, 2020 at 6:08 PM

How the Leadership in Washington is Responding to COVID-19

Get the facts on the unfolding crisis.  STATEMENTS FROM LEADERSHIP President Trump Since March 13, President Trump has held daily press briefings with Vice President Pence and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to go over the latest COVID-19 developments. You can find the transcripts for each …

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March 23, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Vote Smart & COVID-19

  Dear Supporter,  Somewhere a bell was rung and another epic moment in human history begins.  It seems every generation suffers some calamity that must be overcome. In Thomas Jefferson’s day he thought:  ”The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriot…

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March 5, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Check out all our research from February!

February packed a lot of political action into 29 days! The Vote Smart team gathered 6,445 statements, 113 votes, and covered four caucuses and primary elections last month. From the coronavirus to the state of the 2020 race, Vote Smart cut through the clutter and found the facts. You can find al…

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March 3, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Voters Need to See the Light

Join us as we defend the FACTS!   Dear Supporter,  The light from the most youthful, intensely vibrant, distant galaxy yet discovered, reached earth just a few weeks ago. I was struck by the fact that we only now know that it exists, but that we also know, after the 13.1 billion yea…

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February 13, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Check out all our research from early 2020!

As the primary season heats up, even the media turns to us to lose the spin. Read below to see what we've added to the database since the start of the new year, including 6,483 new statements, 95 new bills & resolutions, and what Congress had to say about the impeachment trials! Support More …

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January 30, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Final Vote Smart Commercial - Review

  Dear Supporter:  Over the past few months we have forwarded to you a series of videos including our 4 minute one on Vote Smart, two short PSAs that have already played hundreds of times around the country and 2 ad videos. Below is the fourth ad video for your review in our series of f…

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January 28, 2020 at 7:08 PM

New Vote Smart Commercial - Review

  Dear Supporter:  Over the past few months we have forwarded to you a series of videos including our 4 minute one on Vote Smart, two short PSAs that have already played hundreds of times around the country and 2 ad videos. Below is the third ad video for your review in our series of fo…

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January 27, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Vote Smart Exposes Political Cowards

  33% of Presidential Candidates Show Courage But We've Got the Goods on the Cowards Too VoteEasy at VoteSmart.org VoteSmart.org announced today that only 33% of the candidates for president passed the Political Courage Test. But even if they flunked, Vote Smart did the work to get th…

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January 23, 2020 at 9:16 PM

VoteSmart.org KICKS BUTT

  Still Care About Facts? Voter's Self-Defense System Takes Names and Kicks Butt Today VoteSmart.org unveiled a liar’s trap with its new website. New interactive tools enable citizens to expose politicians’ factual records on the issues voters consider most important. Backing the syst…

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December 16, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Vote Smart's Newest Video!

  Dear Supporter:  The negative reaction many supporters had to the first test video using zombies, set me back on my heels a bit. It was the most popular video amongst our young staff and interns. Please understand that the very different kinds of videos we send you are for testing onl…

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December 12, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Take Charge and Regain Control

  Dear Supporter: Can we not see it? Opinionated news befouls all citizens, twisting reality with “facts” that are not facts. The tortured logic is presented as gospel truth in emotional messages that destroy our confidence in each other and the institutions our fathers, their fathers an…

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December 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM

New Vote Smart Video to Share

  Dear Supporter:  Vote Smart is testing a series of shorter messages. This is the first, please view it and pass it on to others. We are anxious to see what people think. You can view the video below, or click the button further down in the email. Click here to view the video …

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December 3, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Stand Up For the Facts on #GivingTuesday

Your support makes our work possible   Dear Supporter, Happy Giving Tuesday! We are proud of all we have accomplished in 2019, and that’s thanks to you and your support. Our staff has worked tirelessly this year to defend every citizen’s access to the facts for the many off-year elections th…

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November 19, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Vote Smart PSA to share

  Dear Supporter: Vote Smart has hired PSN, a national PSA production and distribution firm to make available the PSAs below to 2100 stations.  We hope you will review both the 60 and 30 second versions, tell us what you think and share them with all those you can. Thank you fo…

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November 13, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Spread Vote Smart's Story!

  Dear Supporter: We hope you will review the video below (or click the link here) which goes over the new Vote Smart defenses and powerful tools we have developed to check the facts on almost 40,000 politicians. Since Vote Smart cannot afford to advertise, we hope you will review it, of…

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November 11, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Fight for the Facts!

  Dear Supporter: Some of you may not have received a physical copy of our fall newsletter in the mail earlier this month. I wanted to make sure you got a chance to see some of the exciting things we're working on through the end of 2019. We're in the process of implementing some important…

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November 4, 2019 at 4:25 PM

Check out all our research from October!

Last month we added 4,142 new statements, 88 new bills & resolutions, and kept tabs on the upcoming November elections. Want to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for October. HOT TOPICS Elections Security Elections security has been a hot to…

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October 10, 2019 at 3:12 PM

Check out all our research from September!

Last month we added 4,366 new statements, 107 new bills & resolutions, and kept tabs on what officials are saying about the impeachment inquiry! Want to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for September.Support More Research Like This  HOT TOPI…

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October 2, 2019 at 7:29 PM

We Stand and We Fight

Join us as we defend the FACTS!   Dear Supporter,  I often end my staff meetings saying, “Go save the world.” They are all young and I am pretty sure they think it is funny, or just that Richard is a bit odd. But as an oldster, I do not say those words with humor in mind. My experi…

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September 9, 2019 at 2:05 PM

See what we added to the Database this summer

Last month we added 4,840 new statements, 155 new bills & resolutions, and tracked new endorsements for the 2020 presidential race! Want to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for the summer.Support More Research Like This  HOT TOPICS Disaster…

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August 29, 2019 at 1:02 PM

What is a Red Flag law?

Several states have passed or proposed "red flag" bills in recent years with the stated goal of reducing gun violence. Curious what this legislation is? We were too, so we found the answers.What is a "red flag" bill? Here's how Annie Petersen, Director of Officials Research explains it: "Red flag …

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August 1, 2019 at 1:22 PM

Stay cool with these FACTS

This month we added 6,508 new statements, 117 new bills & resolutions, and tracked elections happening around the country! Want to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for the month of July.Support More Research Like This  HOT TOPICS Immigratio…

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July 29, 2019 at 9:01 PM

Help Us Spread the Word!

  Dear Subscriber: We are having some small fun poster’s made up that instantly give people a sense of what Vote Smart does and could use some help getting them out in communities. These posters are 8 /12 X 11 inches. I sure hope you can help put out a few of these in your comm…

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July 22, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Border Appropriation Bill: Explained

HR 3401, an appropriation bill for border security and humanitarian assistance, was recently passed. We break down what happened, from introduction to signing, to help you understand. Support More Research Like This INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE June 21, 2019: Nita M. Lowey (NY-D) proposes legislation i…

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July 4, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Help Vote Smart Fulfill Its Mission

  Hello again!   In our last message, we had shared our current and upcoming services that are available to you and the general public. Today, I would like for you to get to know us a bit better.   At the root of every non-profit is a mission, and we are no different. Vote Smart's missio…

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July 2, 2019 at 6:51 PM

Here's what we added to the Database in June

Don't lose track of the facts! Read up on the information we added in June. This month we added 6,540 new statements, 111 new bills & resolutions, and tracked elections happening around the country! Want to follow the news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up fo…

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July 1, 2019 at 8:18 PM

Use Vote Smart's tools to get the facts!

  Dear Supporter, As a new subscriber, we wanted to show you the various ways that you can get the facts on your candidates and public officials!  Current Services: I Spy Visit votesmart.org, and at the top of the page, type in the name of a politician or your zip code, then use the magni…

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June 28, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Thank you for your e-Newsletter subscription!

Dear Supporter,   Thank you for signing-up to receive updates and announcements from Vote Smart, including our e-newsletter. We promise to keep you up-to-date on our many programs and services, as well as provide you with further information on who we are, what we do, and how we do it.    T…

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