Category Archives: Elections

PRE-PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS POSE PROBLEMS

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election. They are common in the United States, where their origins are traced to the progressive movement with its emphasis on ridding the political … Continue reading →

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WHAT A SHOCKER – REPUBLICAN POLLING FIRM FINDS REPUBLICAN AHEAD

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

A recently released poll by American Republican Viewpoint, a firm that touts itself as a “leading Republican polling firm”, came up with what could be seen as an expected result – Stutzman – gasp, gasp – is ahead in the … Continue reading →

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REPUBLICAN SUPREMES BED DOWN WITH CORPORATE AMERICA

Posted on February 4, 2010 by

In a convulsion of activisim, the Republican Supreme Court clan has handed an astonishing victory to big corporate America.  In a 5-4 decision, all Republican appointees to the Supreme Court came squarely down on the side of big business by … Continue reading →

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REPUBLICANS CRY “CHICKEN LITTLE” OVER CHECKS AND BALANCES IN GOVERNMENT

Posted on October 26, 2008 by

I have listened with fascination and outright astonishment over the past few weeks to Republican naysayers – right, middle, and left – scream about the evils of concentrating power by electing sufficient numbers to give one party – the Democrats … Continue reading →

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HISTORICAL CHICAGO TRIBUNE FIRST – OBAMA RECEIVES NOD OF ENDORSEMENT

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

For the first time in its long history, the Chicago Tribune has endorsed a Democrat, and that Democrat is Barack Obama. Under its past publishers, the Tribune has been a bastion of right-leaning views and generally favored Republicans. While the … Continue reading →

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WINKIN’ – BLINKIN’ – AND NOD – PALIN’S PERFORMANCE

Posted on October 3, 2008 by

Last night’s debate was unique for several reasons not least of which was Sarah Palin’s stage demeanor and performance. I didn’t realize that winking was a method of communicating valid answers to direct questions, but apparently Palin thought it was … Continue reading →

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THE “DON’T VOTE” VIDEO

Posted on October 2, 2008 by

We are rapidly approaching the deadline to register to vote for our November 4th election. Leonardo DiCaprio and many of his friends have put together a great video. Register if you haven’t done so already, and, if you are registered, … Continue reading →

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NEW POLL SHOWS CLOSE GOVERNOR’S RACE

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

In an exclusive Indianapolis Star-Channel 13 poll, Governor Mitch Daniels seems to have a race on his hands. According to the poll, 46 percent back Mitch Daniels re-election effort, and 42 percent support Democrat Jill Long Thomspon. The governor’s campaign … Continue reading →

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WHERE DID PALIN GET HER GLASSES? WHO CARES?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

In the latest round of nonsensical twaddle in this year’s presidential election, voters are more focused on Sarah Palin’s glasses than on answers to real issues. One headline shouts, “Sarah Palin’s Much-in-demand Glasses Bring Sexy Back.” Wow, way to demean … Continue reading →

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GOT MONEY? LONG THOMPSON GETS THE CASH

Posted on July 16, 2008 by

In a strong showing of financial support, Jill Long Thompson raised $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2008. That figure darn near matches Daniels’ $1.8 million. Could it be that the powers that be in the Daniels’ camp have … Continue reading →

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