Voting against Voting
In the 2018 election, what was the #1 reason adults gave for NOT voting?
How accurate was your prediction?
What most surprised you about this data?
What story do you see in the chart?
What do you think explains that story?
What is one consequence of this story.
Overall, how often is our system of voting a reason for or factor in non-voting?
The data above is about registered voters, how different do you think this information would be for people who had not bothered to even register to vote?
Explain any connection between the data above and the following: presidential honeymoon, presidential approval rating, low voter turnout.
Gore Vidal famously wrote, “Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.” You may have heard of newspapers, they are the internet for old people. Explain whether you agree with Gore Vidal.
Who is non-voting good for?
What would be one consequence of more non-voters becoming voters?
In your opinion, is there ever a good reason for non-voting?
“With our current technology we should make voting as easy as banking at an ATM or banking on our phones.” Explain whether you agree with this statement.
In the 2016 election, 3% of registered voters "forgot to vote!" What the what? Are you glad these folks didn't vote?
Do you plan to vote in the first presidential election you will be eligible to vote in?
