Inside Political Science #014 – Yes, Your Vote Will Count: Why Elections Are Legal and Safe

Who’s the problem when it comes to properly counting votes? Kirby, Todd and guest Soren Jordan say it’s us (cue Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”). Why? Because we want counting to be done carefully but quickly - and we can’t have it both ways. Plus, is voting for “American Idol” easier than voting for president? In this episode, the trio begins by talking hurricane politics and how an administration’s response to natural disasters can affect campaign success. Did the VP debate actually matter? Plus, media appearances, debt policies and ‘polarized incompetence.’ Then, the trio settles in for a robust discussion about election administration and why our elections are so unique. They discuss why elections are so different from state to state. Soren explains that your local election administrator is a highly qualified public servant who intensely cares about legal and secure elections. Todd asks if training poll watchers is a good idea. And when will we know the winner? Find out in this episode of “Inside Political Science.” For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.