Archive for the 'Election' Category

When You’re Holding a Hammer

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Everything looks like a nail. I’m not much for country songs, but this one seems to be pretty good.

Where Were You in 2008?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

There’s been an amazing amount of focus on the race to fill Senator Ted Kennedy’s seat in the U.S. Senate. As I type this, the polls are open and everyone is reporting a large turnout of voters. Part of the reason for both of those things is what hangs in the balance. If the Republican [...]

America Rising

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

I was sent this link to a YouTube video earlier today. It’s called “America Rising: An Open Letter to Democrat Politicians” and it’s rather good. It’s done in the style of a action/drama movie trailer. Take a look. I like it.

Dorgan Tucks Tail and (doesn’t) Runs

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Long time North Dakota U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan announced that he would not be running for re-election in the coming 2010 elections. Despite his claims that he isn’t running because of threats of ND Governor John Hoeven running against him or a threat of losing his position, I don’t think there’s much doubt in many [...]

Sarah Palin Resigns

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Ex-VP Candidate Sarah Palin is about to make herself into the Ex-Governor of Alaska. She announced today that she’ll be resigning and leaving the office by the end of the month and handing the reigns over to the Lt. Governor. Obviously, it goes without saying that she won’t be running for re-election next year. There’s [...]

Office of the President-Elect; Not Just a Fabrication

Monday, November 10th, 2008

So, it turns out that the idea of the Office of the President-Elect isn’t completely a fabrication by the Obama-Biden -Elect administration.  It’s a term that’s been used for many years, but never as publicly as Obama and Biden are using it.  It’s root comes from the Presidential Transition act of 1963.  In that act [...]