Posted 9/21/12 4:36 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Election 2012, politics
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During election season campaigns like to come up with slogans and ideas to vitalize their base, and there's one in particular drawing plenty of celebrity involvement. The Obama campaign has hooked up with the firm SS+K to start the “For All” campaign initiative, aimed for people between the ages of 18 and 29 (which includes more than 45 million possible voters!) wanting to talk about the important values Americans share.
Posted 9/21/12 3:02 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Election 2012, politics, Video
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2 Chainz is giving his two cents about politics and the 2012 election. Talking to MTV Act, he said, “What I’m doing for the campaign is trying to bring some positive light to a negative situation.” A felon as a teenager, he really turned his life around and has gained more appreciation for voting.
Posted 9/20/12 4:41 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Election 2012, politics
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Gather up your friends, because the newest Rock The Vote PSA is worth a watch! And re-watch. And maybe even one more time! Plus, it has "Jersey Shore"'s very own Vinny Guadagnino in it and come on, anything with Vinny in it is sure to be good. (Did you catch him dancing to "Gangnam Style"?!)
Posted 9/20/12 1:05 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics, Shows, Video
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We recently asked "Awkward." cast mates Beau Mirchoff, Molly Tarlov and Brett Davern what they would do if they were President for a day. From free flights, to free frozen yogurt, to painting the White House baby blue, here's what they had to say:
Posted 9/19/12 3:22 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics
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With all the recent talk on healthcare, the economy, and Nicki Minaj it’s easy to forget that the country faces tons of other issues that the future president and Congress will have lots of sway over. This week, we present immigration.
Posted 9/19/12 9:00 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics
Batman and James Bond are running for office in Brazil. Not really, but the country’s unique voting process allows local candidates to run under any name of their choosing. Other candidates running in Brazil include: Macgaiver (Yup, a riff on MacGyver) and Elvis Didn't Die (seriously). What if American candidates could name themselves whatever they want? Even better: What if President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were wresting foes a la Nacho Libre? Here’s what we think they’d go by, and how they'd run the ring:
Posted 9/18/12 6:40 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics
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By Joe Lazauskas
As Election Day creeps closer and closer, the stakes get bigger and bigger -- both for the candidates on the campaign trail and you in your Fantasy Election league. That MTV Fantasy Election grand prize of $25,000 in cash and dream trip to the VMAs is in sight, and so is the moment when America will elect the men and women who will determine American policy for the next two or four years.
Posted 9/17/12 7:56 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Election 2012, politics
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rider, (noun): a provision to a bill that has little connection to the subject matter, designed to increase or decrease its chances of passage
Posted 9/17/12 5:11 pm EST by Alexis Tirado in Election 2012, politics, VMA 2012
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We all have fantasies. I mean, just last night Ryan Lochte was seriously in my dream. But alas then I woke up this morn. So with the election less than 2 months away (November 6!!!) I chatted with stars at the VMAs about their fantasies...with this year's election.
Posted 9/17/12 10:44 am EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, politics, quiz
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Having trouble deciding which Presidential candidate your values most closely align with?
