Register to Vote, Today

Oct 2nd, 2008 by Marie

The voting registration deadline is coming up. My envelope has to be postmarked by October 4th for me to be registered to vote. I’ve moved since the last presidential election and have needed to register again. I was going to wimp out this year and not register, until my husband just sent me Matt Cutt’s voting meme. After watching this funny Voting Registration Video, I really have no excuse.

So if you’re like me and still need to register, then do it! I’ve just printed out the form and I’m mailing it to my county clerk’s office today. Now I’m tagging 5 others to post about voting registration, because these hot famous celebrities told me to!

TAMN - b/c she gets serious about stuff
Simple Mom - because you can still register living out of the country
Mrs. Fussypants - because she’s a hot celebrity
Design Mom - because everyone reads her blog
Kelly - love her passion for getting involved

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10 Responses to “Register to Vote, Today”

on 02 Oct 2008 at 11:38 am1 Lorie

I can’t imagine not voting but I do love this little video. Thanks for sharing it!
on 02 Oct 2008 at 12:05 pm2 Oh2122

I’m all registered, but thank you for the reminder!

And I SO can’t wait for the debate tonight! I feel like I need popcorn or something…
on 02 Oct 2008 at 12:26 pm3 Dana@Letters to Elijah

I’m probably going to unpopular for saying this.. but that video was just bad. I’m so sick that we put celebrities on a pedestal in this country to the point where encourage us to vote. It’s really bad when entertainers are telling us what we should already be doing. Disturbing.
on 02 Oct 2008 at 1:49 pm4 Hannah

Great video- if it takes these ‘hot famous celebrities’ to make people realize that the deadline is here and you have to register, then so be it. When I was 18 I had no idea you had to register before the election, I thought you could just show up with your ID!
on 02 Oct 2008 at 4:47 pm5 Tina

This is SO true! We all need to vote because even in our state where almost everyone votes one way, one vote can make a difference! LET’S BARACK THE VOTE!!!
on 02 Oct 2008 at 5:16 pm6 Jillian

Even though they’re celebrities and obviously pushing their own agenda, the message is important. If you’re not registered to vote you should be.

I definitely didn’t agree with most of the issues addressed in the video, but I did enjoy the “registering while pooping” quote.
on 02 Oct 2008 at 5:19 pm7 Marie

Yes, I was laughing so hard about Jonah Hill’s “I’m so rich I don’t care about the economy” and Sarah Silverman’s “register while you’re pooping”.

And I also thought, if I have the kind of time to watch this video, then I’ve got the time to print out my registration form and fill it out!
on 03 Oct 2008 at 6:14 am8 nay

I’m in Australia and cannot believe how quick this has got around, its fantastic.

I’m married to a lovely American and this is the first election i have followed, oh i just wish i could vote!!!!
on 03 Oct 2008 at 9:58 am9 Kara Jayne

Great message, but I can do without the celebrities. To be honest…they drive me crazy!!
on 03 Oct 2008 at 1:51 pm10 Suiter

Marie -

I am so proud of you for this!!! I may sway one way, but I think it’s important for those (even those who may not share my same views) to get out and vote!

I’m the last person to watch TMZ or pick up a copy of US Weekly (I still don’t know if it’s U-S-Weekly or like “toysR US” - weekly… anyone want to clarify for me?)… but I think the messaging is sound.

Thanks for the reminder (I’m registered, but need to get my address updated with the record keepers to vote in the right area).

Cheers!

An Obama-Mama