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Why Tuesday? 1. Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays? In 1845, how did Americans travel?

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3. Do you think that changing America’s voting date from Tuesday to a weekend date will impact voter turnout? How? Why or why not?

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5. Think about the logistical needs to be able to vote on Tuesdays? How does voting on Tuesdays impact or not impact different demographics of people?

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6. What is the name of the bill that might change the voting date in America (as of April 2012) that Jacob Soboroff refers to?

! ! ! ! ! ! ! 7. What is your opinion about voting on Tuesdays and would you endorse the bill?

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