Recount/Fundraisers/Voter Apathy

     In the case of Bush v. Gore, I agree with the dissenting opinion over the majority. I believe that the recount of that state, in fact, should be a state issue only. This goes back to federal courts over stepping their boundaries into state legalities and problems. Even the decision in the federal court was rushed regarding the recount, making it impossible. I believe state issues should be kept inside state courts. Federal courts should stick the what they are allowed to touch, and now cross-over into state issues.

     Now that I think about it, I think the ability to fundraise is too important at times. There could be many potentially great candidates out there who desire to run, but are prevented from doing so because they lack the fundraisers they need. Something should be though about in regards to preventing these problems in the future, but I am not exactly sure what would work. Although, it would not be up to me anyways. If there was some way to rectify this problem, everyone would get a fair  chance in running if they desired to do so.

     In my opinion, I think that there is such voter apathy these days because of all the drama that goes on in the elections. It is pretty much inevitable for personal drama to be mixed into the campaigns to try and get ahead of your opponents, which I believe to be unfair. Even though I see it as impossible for candidates to stay away from digging up their opponents dirty laundry, I believe elections should stick to what they can do for our country. After all, that is what it is all about. I think voters would keep their interest and would be motivated to vote more, rather than becoming bored with the campaigns, as sometimes it seems more like a soap opera than an election.