Street Team '08: AlexParker
 
 
 
   
 
"Many a time I have wanted to stop talking and find out what I really believed. " - Walter Lippman
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I am MTV News' Kansas correspondent for the 2008 election, and I want to hear from Kansans who have stories to tell or are passionate about issues. Join our state's group, called Nothing's Wrong with Kansas!

 

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Turnout is slowing in Kansas; fears...

 

It’s shortly past noon in Kansas, and it appears that voting has slowed to a trickle, at least in parts of Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties, all in the northeastern part of the state.
 

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Early voting: An easy way to make a...

If November 4 seems too far away for you, if you’re really eager to vote, you’re not alone.

About 1/3 of Americans are expected to vote early in this election, giving this election the highest percentage of earl...

Tags: election   voting   obama   Democrat   Republican   Kansas   McCain   Street...
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From wheat fields to wind farms: A Kansas retrospective
Wow. What a year. I learned a lot about Kansas in my travels from Lawrence to Greensburg, Pittsburg to Topeka, Kansas City to the California desert. Young Kansans...
Tags: environment   election   green   Iraq   obama   Kansas   McCain   wind energy...
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by  AlexParker on november 11, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas reactions - Sebelius' folly?
Christian Morgan says Gov. Sebelius harmed KS Democratic candidates by staying on the road w/ Obama, and not campaigning at home.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas reaction - The youth vote is real
Christian Morgan, executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, says young voters had a real effect in the state.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas reactions -Advanced voting surprises
Christian Morgan, executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, talks about the impact of advance ballots on races in Kansas.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Across Kansas, a mid-day recap
On my way to Topeka from KC. Here's a mid-day recap
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas Reaction - "All my friends are voting"
This McCain supporter says he doesn't know of anyone who isn't voting today.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas Reactions - A secret ballot, public pride
Jenae Walker isn't saying who she voted for...but she's damn glad she did.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas Reactions - A tough choice
This KU student made up his mind at the last moment.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas Reactions - A Citizen's Duty
This KU student didn't used to care about voting. But now he feels it's his duty.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas reactions - History
Cedric Burrows is originally from Memphis, and never thought he'd have the chance to vote for an African-American. That changed this morning.
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Good morning!
As I'm about to vote...
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by  AlexParker on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
It takes a kid
Tyler Holmes is 18, a freshman at the University of Kansas, and he's running for state legislature. Find out what it takes to take a full class load and run for...
Tags: education   election   Energy   Economy   Kansas   Street Team '08   AlexParker...
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by  AlexParker on october 31, 2008
 
   
 
Obama's education plan strikes home
When Barack Obama visited Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 18, his message about education resonated with one Kansan.
Tags: education   college   University   tuition   Kansas   volunteering   Missouri...
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by  AlexParker on october 23, 2008
 
   
 
New Media Revolution
The media. Who needs it? Today this election is being covered in an unprecedented way by regular people, just like you. Sarah Burris is one of the countless bloggers...
Tags: new media   Media   Blogs   Kansas   Street Team '08   AlexParker   Oklahoma...
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by  AlexParker on october 17, 2008
 
   
 
Sarah Palin's Double Standard
Sarah Palin has been hitting Barack Obama for his affiliation with William Ayers, founder of the radical 1960s group, Weather Underground. She says their affiliation...
Tags: John McCain   terrorism   Controversy   Kansas   Street Team '08   alaska   ...
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by  AlexParker on october 08, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas Dramas, and why Americans are bitter.
Author Thomas Frank talked about why blue collar Kansans vote Republican in "What's the Matter with Kansas?" In his new book, "The Wrecking Crew," the Wall Street...
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by  AlexParker on october 02, 2008
 
   
 
Interview with Rep. Dennis Moore, D-KS
Rep. Dennis Moore discusses the power of the youth vote in this election, as well as issues that he sees as important to young people this year. He also lays out...
Tags: education   environment   youth   election   Washington   Iraq   No Child Left...
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by  AlexParker on september 16, 2008
 
   
 
Kansas GOP focusing on security, economy at RNC
Ryan Kriegshauser, a 27-year-old lawyer, from Overland Park, is an RNC delegate. He says national security and the economy are two of the most important items on...
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by  AlexParker on august 26, 2008
 
   
 
A Kansas delegate in Chicago
We met Clarissa Unger in the spring, after she had been elected as a DNC delegate. The KU student spent part of her summer working at Barack Obama's campaign ...
Tags: election   campaign   Barack Obama   obama   Chicago   dnc   Kansas   Street...
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by  AlexParker on august 15, 2008
 
   
 
A young artist does his part
Ben Daniels might only be 14 years old, but he's already helped legislators sign bills to help the environment. His artwork is inspired by the earth, and he's proof...
Tags: environment   election   Earth   green   Kansas   art   Street Team '08   AlexParker...
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by  AlexParker on august 05, 2008
 
 
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The Bill Of Rights For American Veterans
This is your place to show your support for America's service men and women and to thank them for laying it on the line for our country's well-being. You can also...
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by  thinkMTV on october 09, 2008
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VFWtalkradio
Check it out. The National Defense is the only talk radio show specifically for and about veterans. Past guests have included Senators Obama, McCain, Clinton; voices...
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by  Veterans of Foreign Wars ... on october 27, 2008
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Street Team '08
Get the latest on local politics and the presidential elections from MTV's band of 51 state-based youth journalists.
Tags: elections   politics   primaries   campaign   Choose Or Lose   obama   Democrat...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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ServiceVote is Youth Service America’s campaign to engage young people in the political process, beginning with voting. Building on the significant recent growth...
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by  ServiceVote on december 21, 2007
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Street Team X+Y
This is a PRIVATE group for the Choose or Lose Street Team '08 REPORTERS ONLY for behind-the-scenes strategizing. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST MEMBERSHIP, we are all already...
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by  shelbinator on december 18, 2007
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iCandidate '08
Get to know the candidates for the 2008 election. Learn: *How to get involved in a campaign *Their issues *Their experience Think Hillary's got it or Thompson...
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by  VASabina on october 25, 2007
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Register to Vote
Everyone should contact their local Board of Election and register. If you will be 18 by the General Election, you can vote in the Primary Election
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by  eyaslik on september 28, 2007
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Show Me Missouri
This group talks about social, political and other pressing issues of the state of Missouri.
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by  theroyale on october 23, 2007
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Big Brother Watch
We are getting closer to the Orwellian state of 1984 that was predicted decades ago. This group is dedicated to focusing on important matters that are largely...
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by  SoundScientist on september 22, 2007
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Nothing's wrong with Kansas!
A forum for Kansans to talk about issues that are important to them. Let's talk about everything from politics to the environment to taxes...everything's fair game...
Tags: Choose Or Lose   Kansas
by  AlexParker on november 27, 2007
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It's Ok to Dream
A dream is the aspiration of youth to matter in the world. This group is devoted to reinvigorating today's youth. What happened to the activism that was so prevalent...
Tags: protest   activism   action   take a stand
by  alex04634 on october 10, 2007
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