Today, the Independent Voter Project began airing a series of get-out-the vote messages which will be targeting in districts where independent-minded voters are likely to make an impact. The purpose of the public service announcements are to remind voters that regardless of their party affiliation, their vote counts more than ever this election, even if there is not a candidates from their party on the ballot.

I witnessed an interesting exchange while watching the October 19 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. It was between two conservative columnists, Boris Epshteyn and John Fund, and MSNBC contributor Goldie Taylor and really highlighted why partisanship is dangerous for all Americans. The commentators argued about which party had a worse record on voter registration fraud.

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This week, Obama supporters may have noticed a few additional e-mails in their inbox from the president. On Thursday, he announced his plans to travel to Chicago to cast his ballot. By the end of the day, the president accomplished his goal: