Thursday, October 23, 2008

Vote in the Global Election


The Economist argues that the U.S. Presidential election has global implications, so it would only be fair if a global electorate got to choose. This isn't how the Constitution is written, of course, but it is an interesting idea.

The Economist has created a website where "global citizens" can vote regardless of their home country. You can check it out (and cast your vote) here:
http://www.economist.com/vote2008/?sa_campagin=gec/campaign/email/oct/

You'll find a lot of policy information on this website, too.

1 comment:

Jessica said...

Bénin is wildly pro-Obama, and I heard the US embassy in Lomé, Togo had to put up a sign that says "Only American citizens can vote in the US election" because so many Togolese had been demanding to vote for Obama! Hi to everyone in the IPE department!

Jessica - IPE 08