Genevieve Santiago

Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Prop 30 Feels the Impact of Negative Ads, on the site Election Center 6 months, 3 weeks ago

I think this could be a pretty confusing proposition for people. Not only has the “no” side ran an efficient, relentless campaign, Prop 38 adds to the confusion. When in doubt, voters are inclined to vote no. Prop […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Early Voter Results Going to Romney 52% to Obama’s 45%, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Not only is Hurricane Sandy disastrous to people’s lives on the East Coast, it can also have a major impact on voter turnout there. As Jane mentioned, voting will no doubt come second to survival during this time. […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, China is an Important Issue for Ohio Voters, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nice article, Christina. I hadn’t realized so many jobs from Ohio were outsourced to China. The presidential candidates’ position on China should definitely be on Ohio residents’ radar.
Genevieve Santiago voted on China is an Important Issue for Ohio Voters 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Absentee Data Provide Insight Into Senate and Assembly Races, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Since the mid 1990s, the number of California absentee voters has steadily risen. In 2008, nearly forty-two percent of ballots were cast by mail for the general election and, in 2010, that number rose to […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, The Peace and Freedom Party Has Three Chances in California, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

Nice article, Ben. It is unfortunate that the PFP candidates are not focusing on the good that this opportunity has presented. How they made the ballot is less important. They should focus on their exposure and […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

I completely agree that many ID uses are privileges, and this was even distinguished in the NPR interview I reference to in the article. Unless the USSC rules against an ID requirement, states have the right to […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

I see your point, Nelson. I too would be angry if I got to the polls and was told that I had already voted.
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 97% of Latinos are confident in voter ID laws. Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, and Tennessee will have a “strict photo ID” requirement this election cycle. Florida, Hawaii, […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

I was also surprised by these numbers. When in-person voter fraud is not an issue, why go through the trouble and money of putting these laws in place? Initially, I also saw it as a way to disenfranchise those who […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Prop 30 is an Important Centerpiece of the California Ballot, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

Protecting educational funding should be a priority in California. I do not like paying taxes anymore than the next person, but I do feel as residents we have a duty to preserve and improve public education.
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, California Prop 37 Puts Central Valley In The Spotlight, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

Wow, thank you for that list! Where would one locate such a comprehensive inventory?
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest , on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 97% of Latinos are confident in voter ID laws. Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, and Tennessee will have a “strict photo ID” requirement this election cycle. Florida, Hawaii, […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, California Prop 37 Puts Central Valley In The Spotlight, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

Lucas, I think you are right to a certain extend. People have been knowingly, and unknowingly eating GMOs for years now in products, which they budget for, and love. Myself included. Personally, if I have a choice […]
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Prop 37: Floods Money into Poor Area but not for the Poor, on the site Election Center 7 months, 1 week ago

California Prop 37 puts Central Valley in the spotlight, as the region is largely a concentration of the state’s $37.5 billion agriculture industry. Although it makes up a large part of California’s economy, […]
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, California Prop 37 Puts Central Valley In The Spotlight, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

California Prop 37 puts Central Valley in the spotlight, as the region is largely a concentration of the state’s $37.5 billion agriculture industry. Although it makes up a large part of California’s economy, […]
Genevieve Santiago voted on Montana and Ben Cohen Stamp Money Out Of Politics 7 months, 1 week ago
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Romney’s Claims About Medicare And Taxes Seen As Dishonest, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

It was frustrating watching the debate for many reasons. Jim Lehrer had no control over the candidates and policy generalities seemed the norm. As this article points out, Romney often refuted claims that […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Gary Johnson Crowd Surfs at Utah Town Hall, on the site Common Sense 7 months, 3 weeks ago

This is great!
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Poll: Independents Prefer Divided Government in Washington, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

I agree. Of course independents do not want one party to have too much power. A balance is ideal, but polarization prohibits members from working together enough. Sharing power is fundamental to US government, but […]
Genevieve Santiago voted on Poll: Independents Prefer Divided Government in Washington 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, California Independents Support Ending The Death Penalty, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chad, I am also blown away by the death penalty costs. According to the Field Poll released on Tuesday, California’s delay time from when someone is sentenced and executed is averaging over 25 years. It is no […]
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, California Independents Support Ending The Death Penalty, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 4 weeks ago

In polls, it appears that California independents support ending the death penalty. Proposition 34, which aims to repeal the death penalty in California, will be on the November ballot.

Life without the […]
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, California Independents Support Ending The Death Penalty, on the site Election Center 7 months, 4 weeks ago

In polls, it appears that California independents support ending the death penalty. Proposition 34, which aims to repeal the death penalty in California, will be on the November ballot.

Life without the […]
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Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Oklahoma Supreme Court Denied Gary Johnson Ballot access, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

Yes! It would be great to see third-party candidates participate in the debates! Many uninformed Americans are hardly aware they have alternative party options. The debates would be a fantastic time for […]
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Oklahoma Supreme Court Denied Gary Johnson Ballot access, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

I would agree. It seems risky to attempt getting on the ballot under another party affiliation.
Genevieve Santiago commented on the post, Oklahoma Supreme Court Denied Gary Johnson Ballot access, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

The Libertarian Party turned in approx. 56,000 siganatures but only 41,070 were valid. The party fell short over 10,000.
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Oklahoma Supreme Court Denied Gary Johnson Ballot access, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

This November, Gary Johnson will appear on the ballot in forty-seven states as the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. Oklahoma will not be among those states. Last week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court denied […]
Genevieve Santiago wrote a new post, Oklahoma Supreme Court Denied Gary Johnson Ballot access, on the site Election Center 8 months ago

This November, Gary Johnson will appear on the ballot in forty-seven states as the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. Oklahoma will not be among those states. Last week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court denied […]
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