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Presentation Title
Subtitle, PresenterSlide2
Campaign to promote student pharmacist involvement in the 2012 Presidential Election
Encourages student pharmacists to advocate our position on key issues facing pharmacy Provides chapters with resources to take action Voting registration proceduresAbsentee and early votingPresidential candidates’ healthcare platformsOther opportunities to take action as Election Day approaches
APhA
-ASP
Your Voice, Your Vote 2012
CampaignSlide3
Voting is the single
most important action student pharmacists can take to have their voices heardWhy?Support candidate who are aligned with your political viewsSupport candidates and policies that promote the value of a pharmacist
Making Your Voice HeardSlide4
1800: Thomas Jefferson was elected President by one electoral vote
1845: One vote made Texas part of the United States1960: John F. Kennedy was elected President by carrying one state by less than one popular vote per precinct
What Can One Vote Do?Slide5
The U.S. Constitution spells out the basic presidential election process. The 12
th, 22nd, and 23rd Amendments modified this process.The U.S. Constitution requires the following to be eligible for presidential candidacy:At least 35 years oldA natural born citizen of the United StatesA resident of the United States for 14 years
Presidential Elections 101Slide6
Step 1: Primaries and Caucuses
Primaries: Candidates are awarded a certain number of delegates to represent them at the national convention.Caucuses: Leaders of a political party meet to decide upon candidates for Presidency.Step 2: National ConventionsDelegates nationwide gather to finalize each political party’s Presidential nominee.Winner chooses a running mate to be the candidate for Vice President.
Presidential Elections 101Slide7
Step 3: The General (or Popular) Election
Voters in each state cast their vote for a group of people known as the electors who comprise the Electoral College.The number of votes determines how many electoral voters a candidate receives.Step 4: The Electoral CollegeConsists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President.Each state’s entitled allotment of electors corresponds to the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives
and
two
for a state’s Senators.
Presidential Elections 101Slide8
Step 4: The Electoral College
In December, electors vote for a Presidential candidate based on the results of the general election in their state.Ballots are sent to Congress and the National Archives.On January 6th, each state’s electoral votes are counted before a Joint Session of Congress and a winner is announced.
Presidential Elections 101
Step 5: Inauguration
On January 20
th
, the President takes the oath of office to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”Slide9
The Candidates
Mitt Romney photo by Gage SkidmoreSlide10
Presidential Candidates on Healthcare
President Barack Obama supported the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, which:
Bars insurance companies from dropping patients when they get sick, or limiting the benefit amount
Prohibits discriminating against or charging higher rates for individuals with pre-existing conditions
Allows young adults to stay on their parents
’
plans
Allows individuals with income up to 133% of the poverty line to qualify for Medicaid
Fines individuals who do not have insurance $695
Requires complete coverage of
preventative careSlide11
Presidential Candidates on Healthcare
Governor Mitt Romney
Supports the repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Would allow states, not the federal government, to set standards and requirements for both Medicaid and private insurance plans
Would require individuals to maintain continuous coverage in order to avoid discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Would increase flexibility of and competition between insurance plansSlide12
Presidential Candidates on Women
’
s Health
President Barack Obama
The ACA requires coverage of preventative care with no out-of-pocket cost, which includes: well-woman visits, contraceptive methods and counseling, STD counseling, testing for HIV and HPV, gestational diabetes screening, breastfeeding support, domestic violence counseling, and cancer screenings
The ACA prohibits insurance companies from charging different premiums based on gender
The ACA requires all insurance plans to include maternity benefits Slide13
Presidential Candidates on Women
’
s Health
Governor Mitt Romney
Supports the Blunt Amendment, a congressional proposal allowing employers to not cover certain services (such as contraception) on their insurance plans because of their beliefs
Has stated that he would eliminate federal funding for women
’
s preventative health services provided by Planned Parenthood
Would eliminate most federal requirements for health insurance plan benefits, including preventative careSlide14
Presidential Candidates on Medicare
President Barack Obama
The ACA will increase Medicare
’
s solvency by reducing costs by $700 billion due to waste, fraud, and inefficiencies over the next ten years. These cuts do not affect benefits, but providers will receive less reimbursement if costs grow faster than projected
Seniors now receive preventative care, including an annual wellness visit, cancer screenings, and flu shots, at no out-of-pocket cost
Bonus payments to primary care providers are designed to increase access to careSlide15
Governor Mitt Romney
Seniors would receive a fixed-amount benefit to spend towards premiums and other costs of the insurance plan of their choice“Traditional” government-administered Medicare would compete with private insurance plans
All plans would provide benefits at least equivalent to those provided by Medicare today
Seniors would be financially responsible for any costs over those covered by the fixed-amount benefit
Presidential Candidates on MedicareSlide16
Major Issues Facing Pharmacy
Presidential Candidates on HealthcareSlide17
Issue
Romney
Obama
Affordable Care Act
Opposes national healthcare policy
Supports national healthcare policy
Prescription Drug Disposal Program
No specific proposal
Supports use and development of
Prescription
Drug Importation
No specific proposal
Supports, from developed countries only if proven safe
Medicare Part D
Supports prescription drug programs but pushes for Medicare reform
Supports negotiation of Medicare drug
prices and closure of the “donut hole”
MTM
No specific proposal
No specific proposal
BTC Class of Drugs
No specific proposal
No specific proposalSlide18
Must be registered in order to vote
Except in North DakotaRequirements for registrationU.S. Citizen18 years of age on or before election dayBe a resident in the state you plan to register
Most states require registration 30 days prior to the election
Registering to VoteSlide19
Mail-in registration forms
Local registrar of voters officeOther locations vary by stateDepartment of Motor VehiclesPublic LibrariesCollege & UniversitiesOffice of the Country ClerkOrganized Voter Registration DrivesOnline
Where can I register?Slide20
Download a National Voter Registration Form at
http://www.eac.gov/voter_resources/register_to_vote.aspxand then mail the form to the address providedOR
Contact your local registrar of voters
How do I register to vote?Slide21
Locate and confirm your polling place
Educate yourself on the candidates Use a variety of media sourcesMark your calendars for November 6
Preparing for Election DaySlide22
Absentee and Early Voting
For those who are unable to make it to the polls on election day
Most states do not require a reason to vote early
Conducted via mail or in person
Must ask for a ballot to be mailed to your physical address
Special requirements for college dormitoriesSlide23
FAQs when registering
Does
registration cost anything?
No, it is free
.
How do I know if I am already registered to vote?
If you are not sure if you have registered before, you should call your Registrar of Voters or City/County Elections Office and ask if you are registered.
Am I registered once I fill out and mail the registration form?
You must receive your voter registration card in order to be registered. If you have not received your card you can call your Registrar of Voters or City/County Elections Office and ask if you are registered.
Do I have to register every time I vote?
No. The only times you have to reregister are when you move, change your name, want to change your political party, or if you have completed all conditions of a felony charge.
If I didn’t vote in the last election do I need to register again?
If you registered but did not vote you are still registered and do not need to register
again.Slide24
What is a political campaign?
An organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making processTo educate or push a particular stance on an issue Another way to support initiatives that improve the practice of pharmacy
CampaigningSlide25
Getting involved
Passing out stickers or pamphletsWriting e-mailsCalling or visiting votersOrganizing meetings Staffing events and RalliesIt can take as much or as little time as you have available
How to get involved with a campaign?Slide26
Legislators’ offices may not call you back or answer your email message
This doesn’t mean that they don’t need your helpPolite persistence is key Communicate any special skills you have when volunteeringIf you want to volunteer on a regular basis, consider applying to become an internCandidates with a party affiliation may have staff from the state around
Tips for CampaignsSlide27
APhA
-ASP
Your Voice, Your Vote 2012
Campaign
President Obama’s Campaign
Action Center:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/s/become-a-volunteer?source=primary-nav
Governor Romney’s Campaign
Action Center:
http://www.mittromney.com/actionSlide28
Host a Voters Registration
or Pledge DriveHost patient care events at polling sitesCollaborate with organizations focused on national health:Million Hearts CampaignVoteandvax.orgEducate your school and communityRaise funds for the APhA PAC
Ideas for Your ChapterSlide29
Contact your
APhA-ASP Chapter SPAN Liaison(Insert name)APhA-ASP Policy Standing Committee Regional Liaison(Insert name)Local Registrar of Voters
It starts with one…Vote!Slide30
Questions?