Comments on: Vote & Get Your Free Stuff http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/11/vote-get-your-free-stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/11/vote-get-your-free-stuff/comment-page-1#comment-5982 Anonymous Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:04:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=549#comment-5982 I was bummed, didn't hear about this till after I voted. They didn't offer it at our polls but Some polls in Central PA gave out free flue shots when you voted!!! What an awesome idea!!!!!! Heather I was bummed, didn’t hear about this till after I voted. They didn’t offer it at our polls but Some polls in Central PA gave out free flue shots when you voted!!! What an awesome idea!!!!!! Heather

]]> By: Kat http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/11/vote-get-your-free-stuff/comment-page-1#comment-5983 Kat Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:13:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=549#comment-5983 http://www.kirotv.com/news/17885256/detail.html<br /><br />Election officials for the state of Washington told KIRO 7 that rewarding voters with free coffee is illegal.<br />Handy said there is a federal statute that prohibits any reward for voting.<br /><br />Starbucks' good deed can be perceived as paying someone to vote, and that’s illegal, Handy said.<br />To fix the situation, Starbucks had agreed to give a tall cup of coffee to anyone who asks on Election Day.<br /><br />A statement from Tara Darrow of Starbucks says, "We've been excited by the number of positive responses received about our free coffee offer. To ensure we are in compliance with election law, we are extending our offer to all customers who request a tall brewed coffee. We're pleased to honor our commitment to communities on this important Election Day. We hope there is a record turnout on Tuesday and look forward to celebrating with our customers over a great cup of coffee." http://www.kirotv.com/news/17885256/detail.html

Election officials for the state of Washington told KIRO 7 that rewarding voters with free coffee is illegal.
Handy said there is a federal statute that prohibits any reward for voting.

Starbucks’ good deed can be perceived as paying someone to vote, and that’s illegal, Handy said.
To fix the situation, Starbucks had agreed to give a tall cup of coffee to anyone who asks on Election Day.

A statement from Tara Darrow of Starbucks says, “We’ve been excited by the number of positive responses received about our free coffee offer. To ensure we are in compliance with election law, we are extending our offer to all customers who request a tall brewed coffee. We’re pleased to honor our commitment to communities on this important Election Day. We hope there is a record turnout on Tuesday and look forward to celebrating with our customers over a great cup of coffee.”

]]> By: Saver Queen http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/11/vote-get-your-free-stuff/comment-page-1#comment-5984 Saver Queen Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:50:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=549#comment-5984 Great suggestions on involving the kids! The meal suggestions are SO cute! I am Canadian but our families are doing an "all-American" meal together with hot dogs, french fries and apple pie! Great suggestions on involving the kids! The meal suggestions are SO cute! I am Canadian but our families are doing an “all-American” meal together with hot dogs, french fries and apple pie!

]]> By: Heather http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/11/vote-get-your-free-stuff/comment-page-1#comment-5985 Heather Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:33:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=549#comment-5985 Happy Election Day! Glad you got your free Starbucks this morning!<br /><br />-Heather<br /><a href="http://freebies4mom.com" rel="nofollow">Freebies 4 Mom</a> Happy Election Day! Glad you got your free Starbucks this morning!

-Heather
Freebies 4 Mom

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