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A 4-year-old in Colorado snapped when she heard one too many NPR reports about the campaign. “I’m tired of Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney,” she tearfully said. Watch the video.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Dear Little Girl: Sorry We Made You Cry About ‘Bronco Bamma’ And Mitt Romney
A dozen teachers, all of them Democrats, are running for seats in Ohio’s House and Senate. The surge is a byproduct of last year’s voter referendum repealing a state law that would have curbed public employees’ collective bargaining rights. Another byproduct is reusing teacher phone banks from that effort to support Obama.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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In Ohio, Teachers Run For Statehouse — And Could Give Obama A Boost
What if Hurricane Sandy had waited a week to strike the East Coast? There’s no contingency plan in place for rescheduling an election if a storm or terrorist attack wiped out power in multiple states while voting was taking place. Says one expert: “We’ll ignore it until it happens, and when it happens, we’ll figure it out.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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There’s No Contingency Plan If Disaster Strikes On Election Day
For President Obama, the federal government is a critical vehicle for disaster relief. Mitt Romney and the GOP put more faith in local government and voluntary efforts.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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The effects of Sandy the superstorm could hurt turnout in blue states, but maybe for both parties. It raises the prospect of limiting the popular vote for President Obama. And while electoral votes are what matter, the popular vote still could come into play in giving the winner some sense of a mandate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But It’s Unclear If It Hurts Obama Or Romney More
The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama’s response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But It’s Unclear Which Candidate It Would Hurt More
