We have a new president in office but have you ever thought about what would happen if a race was so close that it came down to one vote? I know your thinking that's just impossible but is it? Either way its sort of fun to think about it and Swing Vote bring to light what would happen if the vote came down to one person no matter how imperfect he is.
Meet Bud Johnson and his daughter Molly, Bud is no prize winning dad he chronically drinks, is a complete mess up at work, and he doesn't seem to take anything seriously other than his daughter who he obviously loves very much. So the problem is that this man, the guy you would just write off as a drunken looser at work is in charge of possibly the most important decision of your lifetime who will become the next president.
Bud thinks its a game but Molly who is really into politics knows just how important this decision is, but really I am making this movie sound too serious when really its a comidy. The funny part is really watching Bud who thinks this is all a game and treats this decision as some sort of right to party. Its the fact that it never even occurs to him the type of decision he is going to have to make until his daughter makes it clear. Molly is quite the brilliant little girl.
Without giving anymore away its just one of those movies that looks sort of silly in the previews but its really a great story, its quite funny, and one of those movies that just sort of strangely touches you.
Swing Vote is available right on DVD right now and you can pick up your copy on Amazon!
To enter :
- Leave a comment on this post. Check out Swing Vote and tell me what issue is most near and dear to your heart when it came to the last election.
- Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
- Please US entries only.
- To get extra credit :
- For an extra entry :
- Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
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- One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
- This contest will end Feb 30th at midnight!
135 Comments:
the economy its terrible
I hope the unemployment rate gets better soon.
sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com
The issue that was most dear to my heart was the ecomomy an jobs an exports going over seas unstead of being done here in the USA,my husband an son in law are laid off due to jobs going out of the country
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
The economy is my main concern - I have many friends, relatives, etc. that have been laid off, lost their homes, and have lost their savings. I don't know how these people will survive in the next 5 years!
I am a subscriber..semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
In the last election the economy (job loss specifically) was hot topic. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
Th economy was probably the biggest issue for me in this last election.
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Definitely the economy - it scares me.
The issue that was most important to me was openness and honesty in government--I think then the other issues of economy and diplomacy overseas come into line.
farrell@crosslake.net
unemployment and the economy. My husband has been out of work for almost two years and all our money is gone. Retirement money gone. If he doesn't find something soon we lose our house. Plus I have my daughter living here with 2 of my grandchildren. There are no jobs.
For me, shaping the Supreme Court was an issue that seemed it should've been higher up on folks list than it seemingly was
the economy :(
suscriber
The economy for sure.
Thanks for an opportunity to win this!
ellybean (at) connected2christ.com
http://www.connected2christ.com/theblog
the economy
The economy
gkstratos@yahoo.com
I would have to say the economy... we are seeing stores closing right & left here and it's very scary.
The economy
for me, the economy
The economy... many different issues are covered under this one umbrella of a title
I am a subscriber and your button is on my blog.
For us, it was the economy. Thanks so much.
the economy
Well, of course the economy is on everyone's mind, but for me it was actually affordable healthcare without penalizing pre-existing conditions. Thanks for the giveaway! MHende3706 at aol dot com
unemployment
The safety of our country is most important to me. I once took an economics class and my teacher said that economics, education, politics, etc. all took a backseat to our country's safety. As emerging nations develop powerful modern weapons, especially weapons and weapon parts that can and have fallen into the hands of terrorists, we are more and more at risk. As Commander-in-chief, our President has the duty to lead our military with his decisions and make sure this county is protected as best possible.
TRigell at aol dot com
I think the economy was the biggest most important issue. Thanks!
The economy was the most important issue. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am subscribed via google reader.
Since my husband was laid off for over 10 months in 2008, and is expecting to be laid off again any day........the horrible state of the economy took first place in my list of issues.
The economy was definatley the biggest issue for me. Its horrible.
Im a subscriber!
abortion/pro-life is a big topic for me!
Economy!!!!
The high cost of higher education and health care for all were 2 issue I was and am very interested in.
barbaraeford@yahoo.com
the economy
true freedom -- unfortunately ron paul didn't get a place in the general election
The biggest issue to me was gay marriage rights. :( Unfortunately.
mrigell(at)gmail(dot)com
Economic security.
Thanks!
1bmore @ gmail . com
Healthcare and the economy.
Thanks for the chance to win!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
I'm a subscriber!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
So many issues, but the economy is speaking loudly.
tosyd@one.net
I was most concerned with the environment.
Thanks for the giveaway and please enter me!
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
The war...
the state of the economy
the economy
The economy.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
The economy
I want the economy to be fixed.
eddiem11@ca.rr.com
Health Care, the reason I rooted for Edwards.
abortion/pro-life is very important to me
your button's on my blog :)
the economy
I'm subscribed
Education and the economy are two very important issues.
i'm a subscriber
Wow. There were so many issues that were important to me. I think the environment is the most important. We can kill to birds with one stone by focusing on the environment. We can create new green jobs that will help the economy.
Im a subscriber
The economy is my main concern - I have many friends, relatives, etc. that have been laid off. Thanks!
Stampnsark@aol.com
america on a slide
The economy and the war in Iraq were the issues most important to me on election day. asthenight at gmail dot com
I terribly disturbs me that so many Americans are losing their homes and jobs. In this country, this shouldn't be happening! Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I am subscribed. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I guess the issue that concerned me most comes under the "economy" umbrella. Unemployment, home foreclosures, businesses closing -- we need to shore up the economy and help stop the bleeding.
It's frightening to see so many long standing company's going out of business. I'm gratified to see a young person with high energy in the White House. It gives me hope.
the economy we were are small business that we had to shut down
shopannies@yahoo.com
I voted for the environment--nothing else will matter if we all perish by poisoning our planet! I care about employment, social issues, healthcare, but our climate and survival are at stake.
I work in education, and I'm appalled at the dangerous flawed No Child Left Behind Act.
I'm a faithful subscriber.
the state of the economy
I am always concerned with reproductive rights for all women-the past 8 years have been terrible for women!
the environment
Raising taxes was my biggest issue - we don't need more taxes.
None of it. I'm more interested in getting a president that isn't corporate America's puppet while putting on a better show than the WWE for the benefit of the American people.
Financially, we're doing fine so my biggest concern is the environment. If we continue down the path we're on, we won't have a place to live to worry about the economy!
Im a subscriber!
the issue of the economy is what worries me the most
I know that the economy and Iraq needed a lot of attention, but as a mom I'm also always interested in the candidates' views on all education issues.
I blogged about it. Thanks! http://cashcuddler.com hasgirl at gmail.com
the economy
I hope the economy will pick up and things would change for the better :)
health care because we are constantly entangled in medical expenses
I am a subscriber
barbaraeford@yahoo.com
If he will turn the economy around. I think we should turn to wind and solar power. Please enter me, thank you
Protecting life is important to me.
Healthcare for all....
LayDeeBugLove@aol.com
I am a email subscriber
Education is definitely the answer
Hoping the economy and unemployment rate gets better
jen2418@hotmail.com
the economy as i was very concerned about my future and ss thanks for the giveaway
Healthcare for everyone
email subscriber
I think that the economy was important to me as many others & our safety.
i subscribe
The accelerating growth of American socialism.
Limiting the growth of goverment
the economy.
National security, the integrity of the candidate, and the economy.
the economy, something needs to be done bad...
A real person, not a false messiah!
sunstraw@aol.com
Health care was and is a major issue for me.
It was nice seeing my race represented in the White House. Free at last. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
Medical insurance for all of us legal citizens!
The economy and my right to bear arms were at the top of my list!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
definately the economy things are so bad and getting worse
Taxes are high on my list.
im a subscriber klp1965@myfairpoint.net :)
Economy and military benefits.
Jobs and health care.
The economy was the issue closest to my heart in this election. Thank you for the contest!
AmberRose95{at}gmail.com
I'm a subscriber!
AmberRose95{at}gmail.com
Human rights are probably always my most important issue.
farrell@crosslake.net
I subscribe.
farrell@crosslake.net
No question, the war was the issue most near and dear to me.
Freedom to Marry (aka gay marriage).
Healthcare was #1.
I'm subscribed to your RSS feed.
The issue closest to my heart in the last election has to do with unemployment. My Hubby has been laid off since Christmas week, and there are no jobs available here at all!
I would have to say the economy for sure. Hope it gets better soon! Thanks for the giveaway!
braaisjo at gmail dot com
Integrity
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
Education and Healthcare
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I subscribe
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Tax Cuts For The Middle Class
ray_jay_1983@yahoo.com
I'm A Subscriber
The War in Iraq! Thanks!
the economy is my biggest issue
weblynx at hotmail.com
Lower my Taxes! (Not gonna happen)
Healthcare. I have an adult stepdaughter dealing with the Medicaid system for her special needs and work as a Registered Nurse.
twincere[at]hotmail.com
For me the issue that is most dear to me is education. The cutbacks are horrible for the students. Who is going to inherit all of this debt? The students that the system failed to educate properly.
Andrew Loeb
rattlesnake8500@sbcglobal.net
Health Care Reform and the Economy
stem cell research. my daughter has lupus. it's incurable. so stem cell reasearch is , like many others, her only hope
Mine was the continued increase in jobs being transfered overseas. Thank you.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
All of the issues the candidates spoke about were near and dear to my heart, they are all very important to us but when it came to the last election, it was the media that got my dander up. The he did that or she said this. Let us decide what was meant.
I want the war to end.
Is so sad that we are in this mess. I am concerned about the economy and health care. It is only going to get worse before it gets better.
Thanks for the giveaway
matternu@aol.com
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