They want to thank you …

While a free cup’o joe, a donut and some ice cream may only be a quick sugared rush post-voting, just know you are doing your DUTY as a citizen to get out and VOTE. 

The following stores want to reward you for voting:

* Starbucks:
http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2008/10/31/free-Starbucks-for-voting.aspx>
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Get a free tall 12-oz. cup of brewed coffee. Limit one per customer. If you live in an area that does not provide proof of voting, stores will operate on the honor system.
* Krispy Kreme:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=120929&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1218420&highlight=>
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Get a free star-shaped donut with red, white, and blue sprinkles when you show them your "I voted" sticker. Participating stores only, so you may want to call ahead.
* Ben & Jerry’s:
http://www.benjerry.com/features/i_voted/>
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Get a free scoop of ice cream from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Limit one per customer.

Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry’s … what can be more American than that? (besides baseball and apple pie, of course)