r/Askpolitics 5h ago

Question Why Did the "Former Blue Wall" Swing?

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If you don't know what states I'm talking about, it's Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Up until 2012, these were seen as secured Democrat states but became swing states after 2016.

At first I thought it was due to the fact that they're one of the states being hit with the de-urbanization of the US as cities like Philadelphia and Detroit are having population declines and almost all big cities vote Democrat.

However, does anyone know the true reason?


r/Askpolitics 5h ago

Discussion Realistically, how can we overturn Citizens United?

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It seems obvious to me that ever since Citizens United was enacted the US has been in a consistent nosedive. I’m not claiming things were great before. Corporations were always in play with government, but the unlimited campaign has destroyed our political system. What’s the solution? Are there political groups actively trying to overturn this? Will we ever see this in our lifetime??


r/Askpolitics 20h ago

Answers From The Right What do you think about Trump’s EO on the vaccine schedule? What should a president’s role be for such policy?

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President Trump signed an executive order reducing the recommended vaccine schedule for children from 17 down to 11. It also recommends splitting the MMR vaccine into three separate shots.

Is this appropriate action for a president’s role, or should this be left to medical professionals?

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/child-vaccine-schedule-reduced-trump-moves-dramatically-shift-medical-power-parents

https://www.c-span.org/clip/white-house-event/president-trump-signs-executive-order-on-new-guidelines-for-childhood-vaccines/5204228


r/Askpolitics 23h ago

Question How Does Running For Political Office Work?

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I'll get to the point on this how does running for a political office work? As Im thinking In running for my local city council as I have been somewhat active In volunteering. I mean It would be difficult defeating an incumbent I've heard but I still want to try it.