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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Megan Thompson

Voices: This election, I’m keeping my vote a secret from my five kids. Here’s why

Trump or Harris? I refuse to express a preference in the family home. It’s a decision my husband and I made together - (REUTERS)

When I hit the voting booths this November, I’ll have my five kids in tow. They may learn the importance of casting a vote, but if they ask who I’m voting for, I simply won’t tell them.

As an eager college grad researching segments and pre-interviewing guests for the 2005 MSNBC show, “Connected Coast to Coast” — a show hosted by Monica Crowley, who is campaigning for Trump this week in Pennsylvania, and Ron Reagan — I learned about civil discourse. On and off the camera, they showed it’s possible to engage in intense debate with people you disagree with and still respect one another.

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