With the Nov. 3 Election Day right around the corner, electioneering is in full swing. On the national level, the issues run the gamut from the war in Iran to immigration to transgender issues. On the state level, school vouchers (Education Freedom Accounts) and taxation are front and center.
There were 26 responses via email, voicemail and Facebook to this week’s Tele-Talk question: What are the top issues that will decide your vote in the federal and state races?
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