Politics & Government

Patch Bloggers Take on Election 2012

A Highland Park High School student, a rabbi and the candidates themselves voice their opinions on today's election on Highland Park Patch. Check 'em out.

After a campaign season that has seemingly lasted since the last one ended, election day has finally arrived.

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Before you hit the polls (if you haven't already early or absentee voted), check out what other Highland Park residents have been saying about Election 2012.

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Does Your Vote Matter?
Rabbi Evan Moffic discusses the importance of voting from a Jewish perspective in this thoughtful blog post.

It's Up to Us!
A North Shore political activist describes the importance of voting Mitt Romney into office...

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Where Obama's Lead Came From
...and a Highland Park High School student explains why that probably won't happen.

A 'Sign of the Times'
A Highland Park resident discusses the recent spate of political yard sign thefts, and wonders what it means for our political process.

To read more blog posts, including pieces from candidates running for Congress and Lake County States' Attorney, click here

For all of Patch's election coverage, click here.

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