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Midterm Elections Made One Thing Clear—Trumpism Is Dead

December 1, 2022 Juan S. Gomez Elections, Donald Trump, Republican

After months of anticipation, the results of the midterm elections are finally clear. The expected Republican red wave that threatened to snatch both chambers of Congress from Democratic control only managed to secure a slim lead in the House of Representatives. To say this was a surprise is an… Read the rest at our website.

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The Election Was A Good Night For Republicans — Even Without Trump

November 4, 2020 Kevin Boulandier Trump, government, Politics, Elections

Election Day saw incumbent Donald Trump lose the presidential election. And while he believes he deserved to win, it’s very unlikely—if not impossible—for him to flip nearly 300,000 votes across three states to overturn the election results. However, Nov. 3 was still a great night for the Republican Party.… Read the rest at our website.

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If You Want To Vote On Nov. 3—You Have Until Monday To Register

October 1, 2020 Kevin Boulandier Elections, register to vote

Florida’s deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is just around the corner. Prospective voters must register by Oct. 5 to cast their vote for president, U.S. house representatives, county mayor, school board members, county commissioners, and more. To be eligible to register in Florida,… Read the rest at our website.

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Presidential Debate Makes A Bad First Impression

September 30, 2020 Kevin Boulandier Elections, presidential debate

The Sept. 29 Presidential Debate was not what anyone expected. It featured constant interruptions and name-calling and was not a good night for either candidate. The event resembled two old men fighting for the last chair in a nursing home rather than a seat in the Oval Office. President… Read the rest at our website.

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The USPS Is Under Presidential Assault

August 9, 2020 Ashlie Rodriguez Voters, USPS, Elections, Donald Trump

The United States Postal Services’ plight began long before the Trump administration denied it emergency funds. In 2006, the Republican-led U.S. Congress passed the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which required the USPS to create a $72 billion dollar fund that financed 75 years worth of retiree healthcare benefits.… Read the rest at our website.

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SGA Induction Ceremony To Be Held Virtually

July 27, 2020 Alice Moreno SGA, Elections, virtual

This year’s Student Government Association Executive Board will be inducted virtually through Cisco Webex on July 31 at noon. City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will deliver the keynote address and administer the Oath of Office to officers. “We are all going through historic times that require strong leadership,”… Read the rest at our website.

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Register To Vote By July 20 To Make Your Voice Heard This Election Season

July 16, 2020 Carolina Soto Elections, Vote, Florida, Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County elections and the Florida primaries are just around the corner. But—before casting a ballot on August 18—you must register to vote by July 20. You can register here. “We need more students to feel inspired to exercise their right to vote and realize that all elections matter… Read the rest at our website.

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Student Government Association Elections Capture Low Voter Turnout; One Campus Only Tallied 31 Votes

April 30, 2020 Heidi Perez SGA, Elections, winners, votes, campuses

Student Government Association elections at Miami Dade College registered abysmal voter turnout—only 942 total votes were tallied at seven of its campuses—after voting was forced to go fully online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, more than 3,500 people voted. Medical Campus did not provide numbers for this… Read the rest at our website.

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Student Government Association Elections To Be Held Online

April 20, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez Student Government Association, SGA, Elections

Student Government Association elections at all eight Miami Dade College campuses will be held online from April 20 to 26. Voting can be done by clicking here. Students must sign into the portal using their MDC username and password, and be registered in credit courses. They can vote at… Read the rest at our website.

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SGA Changes Election Season Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

March 19, 2020 Heidi Perez SGA, Elections, Election, Student Government Association

Miami Dade College has announced changes to the Student Government Association’s annual election dates due to class suspensions amid the coronavirus outbreak. Now, elections for SGA will take place from April 13-15—a week before it was originally scheduled. Student Life will notify applicants of their status by April 6… Read the rest at our website.

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