Objections
Some activists object to Election Day being on a Tuesday on the grounds that it decreases voter turnout. This is because Tuesday is normally a work day throughout the United States and most voters work on that day. They advocate either making Election Day a federal holiday or allowing voters to cast their ballots over two or more days. The United Auto Workers union has negotiated making Election Day a holiday for workers of U.S. domestic auto manufacturers. Some employers allow their employees to come in late or leave early on Election Day to allow them an opportunity to get to their precinct and vote. Activists encourage voters to make use of early voting and postal voting facilities when available and convenient.
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“Miss Western: Tell me, child, what objections can you have to the young gentleman?
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—John Osborne (1929–1994)