The effects of Sandy the superstorm could hurt turnout in blue states, but maybe for both parties. It raises the prospect of limiting the popular vote for President Obama. And while electoral votes are what matter, the popular vote still could come into play in giving the winner some sense of a mandate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But It’s Unclear Which Candidate It Would Hurt More
The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama’s response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But In Whose Favor?
The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama’s response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Re-Election Campaign Reveals A President Looking For The Right Balance
Over the course of a long campaign, Americans have gotten a chance to learn more about President Obama. His personality and his performance as a leader, a debater and a candidate have all been under the microscope.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Parties back Wilson and Olsen, ignore Johansen
Party leaders and their allies are investing in two candidates for the Ketchikan-Wrangell-northern-Prince-of-Wales-Island House seat. But a third, who has represented most of what’s now House District 33 for three terms, is getting nothing.
Obama And Romney Respond To Sandy With Election (And Katrina) In Mind
At a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits owing to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina’s lessons.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Pumps And Polls: Why Americans Wait In Lines
You don’t need the threat of a menacing storm like Hurricane Sandy to get folks in line. Look around — we line up to dance and dine, to buy tickets and the newest iPhone, and for the opportunity to cast an early ballot.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama, Romney Take Breaks From Campaigning Amid Sandy
President Obama urged Americans in Sandy’s path Monday to “please listen” to local officials, and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, urged help for those affected by the superstorm. The two candidates also canceled campaign events Monday and Tuesday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Impersonating The President: From Will Rogers To Obama’s ‘Anger Translator’
Elizabeth Blair finds that presidential impersonations came and went and then came back again, but it’s not always easy to find just the right angle on a sitting president â or a challenger.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Democrats See Opportunity In Fiery Illinois House Race
One of the most explosive Congressional races in the country is in Illinois, where controversial and outspoken freshman Republican Joe Walsh is fighting to hang on to his seat. Walsh is facing a tough Democratic opponent in Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in combat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us