Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays? - Jacob Soboroff
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Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout.
Do you think that changing America’s voting date from Tuesday to a weekend date will impact voter turnout? How? Why or why not?
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