Should we hold the presidential election and vote as they do on american Idol?
549812
Ohhh yes, definitely!!\n\nThat way we would have far more attractive politicians, political apathy would be a thing of the past and we get to see Simon Cowell's opinion of George Bush's public speaking!!!  \n\nWhats more, it keeps with history and lets us brits feel good that we once again are creating systems of government in far flung lands!!\n\n:P
109140
No.  The only way would be if you kept the stub they gave you and were given access to the ballots.  I think you would need a court order to do that if they still exist.  Yet we believe the votes are being accurately counted, even after Florida and Bush's first election.  Scary!!!!!
803126
Yes. We vote them in remember? We choose our leaders so we would all be hypocrites if we didn't trust them right?
145754
everyone certified in america votes for anyone who's running, every other week they ttake off the canidate who has the lowest amount of votes. This is how it is supposed to work, for an exception of the Bush Regime.
607815
I think we should demand a recount. I am peeeeeeed off. I love Chris. I hate American Idol. F U America
437013
No, I think it's more exposing the stupidity and shallowness of most American people. OK, at least SOME.\n\n(Meaning many people who know about Idol and vote don't even know who their state representatives even are, much less voted to elect them)
985317
Yes you absolutely can. The primary election is not the outcome of the choosing of the person set to take office or reelect the incumbent; the actual (or general) election does that. So just put your mind to rest, okay?
1053799
Of course!  It is one of the best scenarios that people in the know have come up with to improve and streamline our electoral system.  In other words, anything but the present system!  It sux!
109952
yes they definitly should cause then they will probably vote when the real election comes around for them
730317
Yes. You can just vote for part of the ballot.
239682
I always vote for eveything from school board to President.  I believe voting is the foundation of every other right.  Without it, nothing else matters.
994243
The electoral college is the way we elect our President. Get over it!
1132856
No. It sounds like a good idea given the nature of certain presidents elected in the past, but this would be way too complicated.  It's likely  registered voters of the opposing party would mostly vote against the incumbent, meaning the incumbent would need to spend his entire first year in office campaigning to protect himself against being voted out.  If this were the case, the President would have no track record to go on.  It would cost the country hundreds of millions of dollars more in campaign funds that could go to better use, and would distract the executive branch, the media, and the general public from focusing on real issues.  \n\nThe ultimate solution to this is for voters to do some more research before they vote.  Look at track records, look at the candidate's real stance on the issues, and resist being spun by the propaganda machines that dictate campaigns.  That's probably unlikely to happen though.
234740
Yes,thank God someone remembered to ask this question. The Electoral College ,what's it good for, the President should be elected by popular vote,case closed. The electors, constitutionally, aren't even required to vote for who the people say they should vote for. This is a "horse and buggy",extremely archaic law, which has no relevance in the modern day US.
713568
I, personally, take it very seriously. I voted today, went with my 20 years old son. When I leave the polling place I feel like I've let my voice be heard and done my duty as an American citizen. I know it sounds corny and will probably get blasted by someone on here, but I mean it. I love this country and thank GOD that we have the privilege and right to vote!
1014143
Probably. www.votetoimpeach.org---sign it soon.
1171274
YES!!!!!!! I'd vote for you (oh, crap.. I'm Canadian..)!!\n\nAnd when you become president, we gotta kill all the lesbian cats!!!\n\nWOOOOOHOOOOOO\n\nPAT ROBERTSON FOR PRESIDENT!!