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“Barracuda business class” vs. democracy

November 9, 2012 Madonna Gauding 2012 Election, Democrats, Economy, Republicans, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

It’s November 5, the day before the 2012 presidential election. If polling guru Nate Silver is right, President Obama will win his second term.

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Wackiest ballot measures of 2012

November 6, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Corporations, Government, Humor, Literature/Arts/Film, States, Voting/Elections One comment

Who says voting can’t be entertaining? Here are some of the more unusual ballot measures that will be slowing up the already long-enough lines

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The New Yorker: “The reelection of Barack Obama is a matter of great urgency”

November 2, 2012 Madonna Gauding 2012 Election, Obama, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

It’s no surprise that the liberal leaning New Yorker is endorsing Barack Obama for president. Although predictable, it’s worth a read because it offers

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“A more generous vision for America:” Miami Herald endorses Obama

November 1, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Media Leave a comment

In its endorsement of President Obama for a second term, the Miami Herald draws a sharp contrast between the President andMitt Romney. The President’s

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Make an informed decision on the retention of Missouri judges

October 31, 2012 Guest Writer 2012 Election, Charity & Justice, Courts, Missouri region Leave a comment

 by Megan O’Neill As advertisements and election coverage intensifies in the final week of campaigning, one type of candidate will not grace the television

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GOTV for Claire McCaskill: Scenes from the [strangely numbered] streets of suburbia

October 30, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Campaigns, Missouri region, Politics, States Leave a comment

I’m knocking on doors for Claire McCaskill’s GOTV effort, in suburban St. Louis [an impressively well-organized and energetic effort, I must say], and here

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Obama has earned a second term: San Antonio Express-News

October 29, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Obama, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

We believe President Obama has demonstrated a better grasp of the essential issues and offers a better vision for the United States. Voters should

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Romney endorses Obama for a 2nd term

October 25, 2012 Stacy Mergenthal Campaigns, Congress, Politics 2 comments

“We’re gonna have to have a president who can work across the aisle,” Romney said in his closing statement in the final presidential debate

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Sound leadership: Cleveland Plain-Dealer says re-elect Obama

October 24, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Media, Obama Leave a comment

“Today, we recommend President Obama’s re-election. He has led the nation back from the brink of depression. Ohio in particular has benefited from his

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“Too many Mitts:” Salt Lake Tribune endorses [gasp!] Obama

October 23, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Media, Obama, Romney, States Leave a comment

Favorite son? Not any more. Mitt Romney’s home-state newspaper has published a smack-down editorial endorsing President Obama for re-election and calling Romney a “shameless”

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