Do you know any USA citizens living overseas who might want to
register to vote (against Bush)? the following email gives details of
how they can do this.
Mark Burton
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Date sent: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:01:19 -0700
From: "Wes Boyd, MoveOn.org" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Dr Mark Burton" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Americans: Vote for President from Overseas
Dear friend of MoveOn,
A couple of years ago, you joined MoveOn as part of a massive
response
by citizens around the world to oppose George Bush’s policy of
pre-emptive war. While we didn’t succeed in stopping war in Iraq
(and
it’s sadly clear how well-founded our concerns were), this
extraordinary coming together of people around the world is still an
emerging and powerful voice for world peace.
In the U.S., citizens that opposed the war have joined with others
concerned about the environment, fiscal policy, women’s rights and
social justice, mobilizing as never before to register voters and
make
sure we elect candidates who represent us on these values. Only 51%
of the potential U.S. voters showed up at the polls in 2000. This year
all American voices need to be heard, but there are millions of
Americans who live outside the U.S. who are not yet registered to
vote. Deadlines for requesting voter registration forms are fast
approaching, and the votes that come in from U.S. citizens overseas
could be pivotal.
Are you a U.S. citizen, or do you know any Americans that might need
overseas voter registration information?
You can get all the information you need and even fill out absentee
ballot forms online by visiting:
http://www.overseasvote2004.com
According to an article in the major U.S. newspaper USA Today,
overseas votes could make a big impact on the upcoming election:
“The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground for the presidency may be
overseas, and both sides are geared up to mobilize the expatriate
vote. An estimated 4 million to 10 million U.S. citizens live abroad.
Those older than 18 are entitled to have their absentee votes counted
in the state where they last lived, no matter how long ago that was.
Polls suggest razor-thin margins in several battleground states, and
votes coming in from abroad could make the difference.”
If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can use the URL above to easily register
to vote. If you’re not a citizen but you know someone who is, please
pass this email on. It’s clear that this year, every vote counts.
Thank you,
--Wes Boyd, Joan Blades and the MoveOn.org team
September 28th, 2004
P.S. The link in this message is intended for use solely by United
States citizens. If you receive this message and are not a United
States citizen you cannot vote in United States elections. You’re
welcome to pass it on to a friend who is a U.S. citizen, though.
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