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Conservative pastor advocates sitting out presidential electionnew
The Rev. Patrick Wooden of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh is asking his 3,000 congregants to abstain from voting for president because neither candidate, in his eyes, upholds the Christian values he espouses.
If You Vote, You Can't Complain
Here we go again. Like Charlie Brown considering Lucy's offer to hold the football so he can kick it--and Lucy's promises not to pull it away at the last second, as she's done every time in the past--lefties are being urged to set aside their disgust over the last four years and vote Democratic.
How much did PA's Botched Voter ID initiative cost? Not enough.new
While officials are eager to point out that Pennsylvania—so broke the governor just cut last-resort safety net funds for the disabled—didn’t spend much money on the failed Voter ID initiative, the lowball investment is also the main reason it failed.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
10-17-2012 |
Elections
Romney Gaining in Floridanew
Romney gains five points in Florida, closes gap on hispanic voters.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
10-15-2012 |
Elections
Sowing the Seedsnew
Can Obama's grassroots campaign deliver like it did in '08?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch and Lauren Daley |
10-12-2012 |
Elections
Election 2012, Illustrated: Debt and Jobsnew
In an election year, the one thing that is curiously missing are facts. They are often misquoted, embellished, or to the point of being completely ignored.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-11-2012 |
Elections
The Real Voter Fraudnew
GOP's campaign is a cruel joke.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-11-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Voter fraud, Voter ID Act
Look Out for that Loopholenew
Labor council official Lorena Gonzalez claims California's Prop 32 would limit unions' political clout while doing little to rein in that of businesses'.
San Diego Reader |
Joe Deegan |
10-10-2012 |
Elections
The Choice for Congressnew
Paul Ryan and Rob Zerban on the issues.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-10-2012 |
Elections
Shades of Bluenew
Democratic National Committee Executive Director Patrick Gaspard discusses Ohio’s importance in 2012 and beyond.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Andy Brownfield |
10-03-2012 |
Elections
If Romney Loses, Blame Paul Ryan
This election is/was Romney's to lose—and apparently he has. The cause can be summed up in two words: Paul Ryan.
How the So-Called Liberal Media Defeated Voter IDnew
Relentless and accurate media coverage was decisive in bringing about the judicial defeat of Pennsylvania's voter ID law.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Daniel Denvir |
10-02-2012 |
Elections
Tags: PA Voter ID
Is America's Decline Inevitable?
Though depressing, Obama's pessimism is dwarfed by Mitt Romney's.
Campaign cash, take 2new
City Attorney Chris Melcher is urging Councilors to quickly pass a series of changes and clarifications to election laws.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-26-2012 |
Elections
