How Long Did You Wait to Vote in 2012?

Poll observers and the news media reported unusually long wait times to vote at several poll locations across the country during the 2012 general election. Some observers reported voters waiting four hours or more to vote in some jurisdictions.

Is the nominations process contributing to dysfunction and gridlock in Washington?

How do we attract the best candidates to run for public office?

Should public service be mandatory?

How do we attract the top talent to serve in government and elected office?

Is civility in Washington important to you?

What’s your favorite form of public service?

Please post your thoughts in the comments section below. You can also tweet to us at @BPC_Bipartisan using the #EngageUSA hashtag or leave a message on our Facebook wall.

As Citizens for Political Reform, it’s up to all of us to make our collective voice heard to influence our leaders in Washington and across the country to make our government work. Every week, BPC will ask Citizens for Political Reform questions to solicit ways to improve government. Responses to these questions will be used to help inform the Commission on Political Reform and policy makers about public opinion.