State Educational Ranking vs Electoral College map
Here is something to ponder...... If you compare the current electoral map with state education rankings in math and science here is what you find:
View ArticleMr. President, we know your word is good, now what can you offer?
I don't post here often, but certain things I have seen and read recently coming from the Obama campaign has left me feeling somewhat, shall we say, uninspired? After two wonderful debate...
View ArticleThe Lunch Lecture
Last week I entered our little company lunchroom and immediately became embroiled in a heated political discussion. Being one of the few, older, non-management employees, some of the younger...
View ArticleFor all your Please-Proceed-Governor needs
This will be a microscopic diary, and a bit of shameless self-advertising. But I promise I will spend the money to promote good liberal causes! Please get your badges, t-shirts, teddy bears and iPad-2...
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(UPDATE) Sarah Palin and Barack's "Shuck and Jive"
Sarah Palin has never been one to avoid saying horrible things. Her "reload" comment. Her "Real America" comment. But the Queen of twitter may have really stepped in it this time. Obama's Shuck and...
View ArticleGallup falling in line?
Today's Gallup figures show the President gaining net 2 points in both Registered and Likely polls. Reg O 48 - R47 and Likely R 50 - O 47. This definetely indicates a bump for the President since...
View ArticleGallup Improvement R +3LV O +1RV
Gallup just released it's outlier of a tracking poll that's coming more into line with CW. A 52-45 Romney lead is now 50-47. So for me, this 4 point swing represents the news I was looking for...
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Gallup: Something tells me it's 1PM in the East
I love kossacks. I dare anyone to tell me we're not enthusiastic. Obama also gained 2 on RAND and PPP. Our national tracking for Sunday through Tuesday is back to a tie with Obama and Romney both at...
View ArticleBREAKING! As promised, Trump changes the game!
Yawn. Trump, promising his big announcement that will change the election, has made good on his announcement. Not the change the election part, just the announcement. Reuters) - Donald Trump offered...
View ArticlePresident predicts grand bargain on immigration, taxes, and budget in...
After criticism from media and Republicans, President Obama finally relented and agreed to release a transcript of his "off-the-record" interview with the Des Moines Register, which is considering...
View ArticleA true (small d) democrat and public servant
On Iowa Public Radio I heard a story about satellite voting in Iowa. It's a wonderful thing where citizens get more and easier opportunities to vote.
View ArticleBIG Polling Day: This Is What A Wave Looks Like
The debates are over, plus one day. One little day to move polls that usually occur over from 3 to 7 days. Boy that Debate #3 hangover was rough on Team Red. TPM Poll Tracker (screw RCP: use...
View ArticleObama Will Win Reelection
It's going to be close and GOTV is going to matter A LOT. But, Obama has a few very clear and viable paths to victory and Romney has just one path -- he must win Ohio, a state Obama has maintained a...
View ArticleKick-Ass 2012 Election Apps
Kids, it's time to look inside your smart phones and see what Halloween goodies you've been given this year. It turns out that non-partisan and progressive groups and the Obama campaign have been...
View ArticleCitizens United, Part 2
News Bulletin, June 13, 2013 The US Supreme Court, following a Romney electoral win (with re-count) to the White House, has ruled on a controversial case affirming that only corporations are in the...
View ArticleThe Real Reasons I'm Voting for the President
We talk a lot about the economy, terrorism, and taxes. We all have opinions on character and leadership. But the real reasons I'm voting for the President are these: My kids.
View ArticleI am not a liberal punching bag
It is well known at the gym that I am a liberal & extremely loyal to Obama. I don't go out of my way to irritate the Republicans I work out with, but I do insist on not having Fox on more than one...
View ArticleA Neat Little RCP Trick
Scrolling through state summaries the moving averages seem stubbornly stuck on Romney in spite of what we are seeing in the live polls. Scroll below the state poll and the graph and then update the...
View ArticleA Few Things That Are Bothering Me
I have had a few recent observations and questions about things that are bothering me lately: Firstly: Are we REALLY going to let Election Day come and go without first requiring Romney to disclose...
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