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Early and Absentee Voting Enhances Clout of Older Voters

Posted on 01/27/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

PoliticsFlorida is at the forefront of offering citizens multiple voting options. a)     You can show up at your precinct’s polling place on primary day, Jan. 31. b)     You can vote early, until Jan. 28, at city halls, libraries and other designated locations. c)     You can vote absentee, typically returning your ballot by mail. Early voting is offered in 32 states and the District of Columbia, allowing voters to cast a ballot in person during a specific time frame that varies …

Curveball: Older Voters in S.C. Swoon for Gingrich

Posted on 01/22/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

PoliticsThe first three Republican presidential primaries have split 1-1-1. Rick Santorum won Iowa (after the vote was certified), Mitt Romney won New Hampshire, and now Newt Gingrich has won South Carolina. More than six in 10 voters in Saturday’s primary were age 50 and older, and their support of Gingrich helped propel the former House Speaker to a stunning victory in the Palmetto State. Gingrich carried all 30-and-older age groups, including the oldest voters who had sided with Romney in …

Iowa nail-biter launches presidential campaign

Posted on 01/4/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

PoliticsThank you, Iowa, for a thrilling opener to the 2012 presidential election! Drum roll, please. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney eked out an eight-vote victory over former Sen. Rick Santorum, 24.6 percent to 24.5 percent. Rep. Ron Paul came in third at 21.5 percent. Voters over 50 dominated the caucuses, accounting for six in 10 votes. Those 50 to 64 split their votes between Romney and Santorum. Of those over 65, 33 percent preferred Romney; Santorum was second choice, at …