Post Election Analysis

Marijuana Legalization in Colorado and Washington
Cite examples of "Supreme Law of the Land"

"Marijuana is still illegal in the eyes of the federal government, which overrules states' rights." 

Cite examples of "federal vs. state authority" 

"The Drug Enforcement Administration reiterated its stance that marijuana is an illegal drug and that possessing, using or selling it is a crime."

What was the "compromise" that helped to pass the referendum in Washington? How do you think this compromise would affect demand for the product?  

"Analysts had projected the Washington voters would approve their legalization ballot, because it proposes a heavy tax for marijuana that made the proposal attractive to budget hawks. The Washington initiative calls for a 25% tax rate imposed on the product three times: When the grower sells it to the processor, when the processor sells it to the retailer, and when the retailer sells it to the customer."

Why was Oregon's referendum not passed?

"Voters shot down a third legalization referendum, in Oregon, which was expected. Analysts had projected that it wouldn't go through and criticized various aspects of the initiative, especially the fact that it would have handed most of the regulating power in the marijuana industry to the growers rather than independent overseers."

Obama Victory Tweet

What audience did the article say social media was targeted to? Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

According to the article, which candidate was most effective using social media? (cite a passage from the article)
-According to the article the candidate with most effective use of social media is Barack Obama.

This approach climaxed on results night with the Democrat using email and Twitter to announce his victory to supporters - even before he had made his speech.

According to Jeffrey Hermes, taking a picture of your marked ballot can be used to pressure people standing in line to vote. Do you agree or disagree, and why?