Word: voter
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...being one of the prices of government under our constitution that political parties must do the work of government. An exception to this rule, however, is the case of municipal politics, which should be separated as far as possible from national party influence. The position of an independent voter is thus a negative rather than a positive influence...
...said, however narrow and small it may seem on the surface, is in reality one which involves the fundamental principles of democracy and individualism. Although in theory the equality of all men is still firmly maintained, nevertheless in practical politics means have always been found to prevent the individual voter from exercising his full sway. One of these devices, nomination by a convention made up of delegates from the caucus, throws the power of the caucus directly into the hands of the "machine" which with its active interest in politics, can as a rule, easily control the convention...
...remedy for this state of affairs, the system of direct nomination by the caucus has been introduced. By this system, the nominating convention is done away with and each voter is given a direct and immediate share in naming the party candidates; the primary becomes in fact a primary election. The plan has already been adopted in several states, and has given almost universal satisfaction. It has aroused an interest among the voters to secure good nominees, and has materially lessened the power of the party "bosses...
Balloting at the Cambridge store will be conducted from 10 a. m. until 4 p. m. and in addition to the clerks there will be present at all times one member of the board of directors. Voting will be by the Australian ballot with separate booths for each voter in which to prepare his ballot. The form of vote will be "yes" or "no" on the plan submitted by the committee and approved by the Society at the meeting held November 7. The first set of stockholders will also be voted upon at the same time...
...Committee has decided to have the Senior election on Tuesday and Wednesday Dec. 18 and 19. The list of eligible voters will be out this evening. Any one whose name does not appear on this list, in order to vote must hand in to H. B. Clark, CRIMSON office a statement of his claim to eligibility as a voter before 8 p. m. Sunday...