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2008 Presidential Debates
Presidential candidates Barack Obama (Democrat) and John McCain (Republican) will participate in a series of debates on issues that are important to voters. This is a crucial time for American students and the American people to learn more about the candidates. Please join us in watching the debate and then attend a LIVE Elluminate session the following week to review the information (you can miss the debate and still come to the Elluminate session).
Download and print
Please download and print the following files to help you take notes and think about questions pertaining to the debates:
Third Presidential Debate:
the economy and domestic policy, moderated by Bob Schieffer
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Wednesday, October 15, 9:00pm (EDT), CBS News
Post-Debate Discussion Elluminate Session
October 16th at 8:00pm (EDT)
(Please sign in with first and last name)
Frequently Asked Questions about Voting.
How does the election process work in our country?
How have political parties developed in our country?
Where can I go to get involved in Republican politics?
Where can I go to get involved in Democrat politics?
When is the election?
When do I need to register?
Who can register to vote?
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Where can I go to get involved in Republican politics?
Republican national committee: http://www.rnc.org/
Republican Party of Florida: http://www.rpof.org
College Republicans: http://www.crnc.org/
Young Republicans: http://www.youngrepublicans.com/
Where can I go to get involved in Democrat politics?
Democratic National Committee: http://www.democrats.org/
Florida Democrats: http://www.fladems.com/
College Democrats: http://www.collegedems.com/
Young Democrats: http://www.yda.org/
When is the election?
2008 Election Dates
- Presidential Preference Primary : January 29, 2008
- Primary Election: August 26, 2008
- General Election: November 4, 2008
When do I need to register?
You must be registered by the dates below to vote in the elections above.
2008 Registration Book Closing Dates:
- Presidential Preference Primary : December 31, 2007
- Primary Election: July 28, 2008
- General Election: October 6, 2008
For example, if I want to vote in the presidential primary election on August 26th, I must be registered by July 28th.
Who can register to vote?
In order to register to vote, a person must:
- Be a citizen of the United States of America
- Be a Florida resident
- Be 18 years old (you may pre-register if you are 17)
- Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state
- Not have been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without your civil rights having been restored
- Provide your current and valid Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If you do not have a current and valid Florida driver’s license number or Florida identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a FL DL#, FL ID card#, or SSN, write “NONE” in the box provided on the voter registration application.
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Additional Resources Section:
United States Advocates for Youth (This is a great site that also includes a Florida specific page)
http://www.usayfoundation.org/
Florida Department of State Division of Elections
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
On-Line Voter Registration Application
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/regtovote/regform.shtml
Contact your local supervisor of elections to register F2F
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/county/index.shtml
Rock the Vote
http://www.rockthevote.com/rtv_register.php?ms=googlevr7&gclid=CPLq3MKa844CFQ6CPAodiSFeDQ
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Questions: Contact Rhonda McPherson at vote@flvs.net
