TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH – ELECTION DAY!
November 4, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
A message to the motorcyclists of America:
The pollsters have told us who is likely to win. The pundits have had their say as to whom they feel would be best to lead our country and to serve in the congress.
Now it’s our turn.
Don’t let Gallup, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fox News, or Zogby decide this election.
The only poll that counts is being taken today – take part in it – get out and vote.
08NR22 – MRF News Release – Motorcyclists – get out and vote!
NO EXCUSES – VOTE NOVEMBER 4TH
In a matter of days, Americans will make the decision as to who will be the 44th President of the United States. Presidential elections bring out the largest number of voters, and the top of the ticket can have a definite impact on the down ballot races. Those races, specifically the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and the 35 seats in the United States Senate (there are 2 special Senatorial elections this year in addition to the 33 seats in this cycle) should be of serious interest to us.
In the next Congress we will see debate begin on the re-authorization of the Interstate Highway funding act, which has historically been the defining piece of legislation for us. It is imperative that we support our friends in Congress in those down ballot races and not let them get buried in what could be a landslide vote for President in some states. A defeat of Congressmen who are supportive of our issues could turn what we perceive to be potentially a positive piece of legislation on its ear. The days of “transfer penalties”, sometimes referred to as “helmet law blackmail”, could be on the horizon if we don’t get out and vote.
Ride to Vote on November 4th
October 30, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
On Election Day (Tuesday, November 4th 2008), make your vote count in the polling booth and on the road – by riding your motorcycle or scooter to vote!
No matter which candidates, propositions and issues you support, please help demonstrate that motorcycle and scooter riding is an important part of our world’s mobility landscape.
Ride to your polling place, park near the entrance, and wear your riding gear when you cast your ballot. Let the other voters see you as a rider!
McCain and Obama fight for the biker vote
August 13, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
McCain and Obama fight for the biker vote McCain tells a motorcycle rally that he’ll take the roar of Harleys over crowds in Berlin. Obama says his GOP rival opposed a requirement that the government buy American-made motorcycles. August 13, 2008
John McCain’s recent appearance in South Dakota at the Sturgis Rally, America’s largest motorcycle convention, was by most accounts a roaring success. But Barack Obama’s campaign isn’t going to give up the biker vote without a fight.
