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July 23, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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American
Motorcyclist Association unveils first-ever
national motorcyclist voter guide
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased
to announce the 2010 AMA Voter Guide,
a comprehensive online voter guide designed
to educate AMA members on how their
elected officials acted upon and voted
on motorcycle-relevant issues.
The 2010 AMA Voter Guide, the first
national voter guide of its kind for
the motorcycling community, features
a fuel-gauge rating for every federal
and gubernatorial candidate of the major
political parties who returned an AMA
questionnaire. The rating shows how
closely the candidates' answers correspond
to the positions held by the AMA. The
Voter Guide also spells out where candidates
stand on motorcycling-related issues.
In addition, it features a scorecard
for federal incumbents seeking re-election
that demonstrates how closely their
voting records match the positions held
by the AMA.
The 2010 AMA Voter Guide is available
to AMA members in the Members Area of
the AMA website at http://home.ama-cycle.org/membersonly/index.asp.
Motorcyclists who wish to join the AMA
and take advantage of this latest member
benefit can do so at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/join/index.asp.
"As a nonpartisan organization,
the AMA does not endorse political candidates,"
said Ed Moreland, AMA senior vice president
for government relations. "However,
we encourage our members to cast their
ballots based on candidates' positions
on motorcycling-related issues, as well
as other issues of importance to them.
AMA members have long sought a voter
guide, and we certainly hope they will
take a hard look at our 2010 AMA Voter
Guide to see where their candidates
stand on issues important to the future
of motorcycling before ultimately casting
their votes."
In addition, the 2010 AMA Voter Guide
includes candidate biographies, links
to their campaign websites, photos of
the candidates and other campaign information.
There is also an easy way for voters
to contact candidates by e-mail, either
to ask a question or make a comment.
To access election information and a
list of candidates running for statewide
or federal office, click here: http://amacycle.capwiz.com/election/home/.
Because a number of candidates
have yet to respond to the AMA questionnaire,
AMA members are urged to use the 2010
AMA Voter Guide to contact their local
candidates and encourage them to do
so.
To help AMA members even more, the 2010
AMA Voter Guide includes links that
allow members to register to vote, and
view AMA Action Alerts on government-related
motorcycling issues happening in their
areas.
For those who want to get involved in
the political process, the AMA offers
easy to use tips and advice on the AMA
website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com >
Rights > Get Involved.
About
the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected
the future of motorcycling and promoted
the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members
come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different
routes on their journey to the same
destination: freedom on two wheels. As
the world's largest motorcycling rights
organization, the AMA advocates for
motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the
committees of international governing
organizations, and the court
of public opinion. Through member clubs,
promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions
more motorsports competition and motorcycle
recreational events than any other organization
in the world. AMA members receive money-saving
discounts from dozens of well-known
suppliers of motorcycle services, gear
and apparel, bike rental, transport,
hotel stays and more. Through the AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves
the heritage of motorcycling for future
generations. For more information, please
visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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