The biggest problem Democratic volunteers are facing today is provisional ballots.
For those who don't know provisonal ballots are what you fill out when they can't find your name on the roster.
According to the Democratic office in Riverside, apparently, today people who have lived in districts there entire lives are being told that their names aren't on the list.
Several districts are reporting provisional ballots in the 50s and 60s.
The concern us that if Obama wins California by a landslide they won't count provisionals and that will impact congressional races and propositions.
We will continue to keep track of this developing story.
November 4, 2008
Results as of 5 p.m.
Obama:
Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Illinois.
77 Electoral votes
McCain:
Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tenessee, South Carolina
34 Electoral votes
-source CNN
Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Illinois.
77 Electoral votes
McCain:
Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tenessee, South Carolina
34 Electoral votes
-source CNN
The nine funniest campaign ads
The nine funniest campaign ads
Honorable Mention:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mopkn0lPzM8&feature=user
A- is for "almost funny." Nice try McCain... stop casting Moses for your ads.
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJRecRfcLqc
Satan for President...Yep that’s what is it’s all about America. Remember how this tactic worked out for us in 2000/2004?
8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgq1ooPguSo
Bloody McCain!
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKsoXHYICqU
Obama Girl -- just because you’re an original election classic.
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGCeA19UW4
Let’s slander our opponent by offending his supporters. Homosexuals dressed as the village people? That will get you somewhere!
5) http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/13/12058/101
You got my vote, little piggy!
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhEm2V-VJ8o
Big business hoses angry, average Americans.
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM5FZawCEvw
No she was a great choice...I swear.
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8Uc5BFogE
Change is "Wassup."
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adc3MSS5Ydc
This ad sums up the craziness of this election process. It is time for the American people to get some peace from campaigning and the drab lives of our politicians. What happened to Britney?
And there you have it, the nine funniest campaign ads for the 2008 election season.
Honorable Mention:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mopkn0lPzM8&feature=user
A- is for "almost funny." Nice try McCain... stop casting Moses for your ads.
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJRecRfcLqc
Satan for President...Yep that’s what is it’s all about America. Remember how this tactic worked out for us in 2000/2004?
8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgq1ooPguSo
Bloody McCain!
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKsoXHYICqU
Obama Girl -- just because you’re an original election classic.
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGCeA19UW4
Let’s slander our opponent by offending his supporters. Homosexuals dressed as the village people? That will get you somewhere!
5) http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/13/12058/101
You got my vote, little piggy!
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhEm2V-VJ8o
Big business hoses angry, average Americans.
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM5FZawCEvw
No she was a great choice...I swear.
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8Uc5BFogE
Change is "Wassup."
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adc3MSS5Ydc
This ad sums up the craziness of this election process. It is time for the American people to get some peace from campaigning and the drab lives of our politicians. What happened to Britney?
And there you have it, the nine funniest campaign ads for the 2008 election season.
The 10 Most Monumental Moments of 2008
The 10 Most Monumental Moments of 2008
As the election comes to its final moments, I believe we must pay homage to the most prized recorded moments of our vice presidents and presidents. As we trickle our way down, don't get nostalgic... just remember how monumentally ridiculous this race has been.
10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFduMuP7v-k
Biden brags, "My state was a slave state."
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcj98zxun8M&feature=related
The question isn't whether Barack Obama is fit to be President, but rather, is he too fit?
8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWpvkLCvu4&feature=related
Barack is "gettin-jiggy-wit-it" on Ellen
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZEJiu03MU&feature=related
McCain is no Tiger Woods, but Obama's black... does that count?
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBl39LPzcA&feature=related
Having footage of a Candidate on the Job! Oh wait... sleeping on the job. Yeah, I will to vote for you...NOT!
5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9joCqOOWn-Q&feature=related
Paris gets political, using some Obama flavor.
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88V3F6_iUus&feature=related
Larry Sinclair says Barack thinks guys are hot! Don't forget that Obama's a homosexual crack fiend.
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DWoUhw9hCs&feature=related
Why can't I have an action figure?! Palin as a school girl and Lara Croft? What demographic are they aiming for...?
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ral-zByaSU4&feature=related
I am seeing double. Palin is that you?
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEwKcs-7Hc
Oui! Oui! Palin gets punked! With Palin being the whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherry that topped our 2008 sundae, we want to thank you, Sarah, for being a great sport and the highlight of our year.
As the election comes to its final moments, I believe we must pay homage to the most prized recorded moments of our vice presidents and presidents. As we trickle our way down, don't get nostalgic... just remember how monumentally ridiculous this race has been.
10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFduMuP7v-k
Biden brags, "My state was a slave state."
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcj98zxun8M&feature=related
The question isn't whether Barack Obama is fit to be President, but rather, is he too fit?
8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWpvkLCvu4&feature=related
Barack is "gettin-jiggy-wit-it" on Ellen
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZEJiu03MU&feature=related
McCain is no Tiger Woods, but Obama's black... does that count?
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBl39LPzcA&feature=related
Having footage of a Candidate on the Job! Oh wait... sleeping on the job. Yeah, I will to vote for you...NOT!
5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9joCqOOWn-Q&feature=related
Paris gets political, using some Obama flavor.
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88V3F6_iUus&feature=related
Larry Sinclair says Barack thinks guys are hot! Don't forget that Obama's a homosexual crack fiend.
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DWoUhw9hCs&feature=related
Why can't I have an action figure?! Palin as a school girl and Lara Croft? What demographic are they aiming for...?
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ral-zByaSU4&feature=related
I am seeing double. Palin is that you?
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEwKcs-7Hc
Oui! Oui! Palin gets punked! With Palin being the whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherry that topped our 2008 sundae, we want to thank you, Sarah, for being a great sport and the highlight of our year.
Ken Calvert vs Bill Hedrick
Although a lot of fuss has been made, and rightly so, about the presidential race, there is another important race to Riversiders this election cycle. Ken Calvert is running for the House of Representatives in the 44th district.
According to CREW, an independent watchdog organization, Ken Calvert is one of the most corrupt members of congress.
“His ethics issues stem from his use of earmarks for personal gain and his connections to a lobbying firm under investigation,” according to CREW.
Calvert’s party fliers contrast him from Bill Hedrick, his opponent, by stating that Hedrick is endorsed by over 25 labor unions.
Why is this a bad thing? Since when was American anti-union? Collective bargaining is what gives workers influence over employers to get health insurance, fair wages and fair hours. If you’re fighting for the middle class, shouldn’t you want the middle-class worker endorsement?
Ken Calvert is also one of the last people in America that thinks that “victory” is achievable in Iraq. Victory against whom? Define “victory.” Calvert attacks Hedrick for wanting to bring the troops home, and Hedrick has two children serving in the military.
Calvert certainly doesn’t seem to want to keep his seat in congress, and you shouldn’t want him to either.
According to CREW, an independent watchdog organization, Ken Calvert is one of the most corrupt members of congress.
“His ethics issues stem from his use of earmarks for personal gain and his connections to a lobbying firm under investigation,” according to CREW.
Calvert’s party fliers contrast him from Bill Hedrick, his opponent, by stating that Hedrick is endorsed by over 25 labor unions.
Why is this a bad thing? Since when was American anti-union? Collective bargaining is what gives workers influence over employers to get health insurance, fair wages and fair hours. If you’re fighting for the middle class, shouldn’t you want the middle-class worker endorsement?
Ken Calvert is also one of the last people in America that thinks that “victory” is achievable in Iraq. Victory against whom? Define “victory.” Calvert attacks Hedrick for wanting to bring the troops home, and Hedrick has two children serving in the military.
Calvert certainly doesn’t seem to want to keep his seat in congress, and you shouldn’t want him to either.
Exit polls: First call
According to MSNBC News, Kentucky has been called for John McCain. Barack Obama is projected winner of Vermont.
Why you shouldn't vote!
Every election cycle there are hundreds of articles, blogs and commercials all stressing the importance of voting. The message is often the same: you have the right to vote, don’t waste it. In the push to get more voters to polls they neglect the most important aspect of voting-getting informed on the issues.
It isn’t enough to just show up and vote, you’ve got to do your homework. I know, how dare you be expected to research a candidate’s political decisions, or read the FULL text of a proposition.
A recent Field poll (source) showed that although 47 percent of likely voters said they intended to vote yes, less than a fifth of likely voters have even heard of it. According to the poll, “Awareness of the initiative among likely voters is low. Just 18 percent report having seen or heard anything about the initiative prior to participating in the survey.”
Let’s get something straight voting is a right but more importantly it is a duty. Every year politicians make decisions that can affect our lives for years to come. And with California’s latest trend of using bonds to pay for every new construction plan, the proposition you vote yes on may cost the state money for the next 30 years.
Poll after poll show that voter awareness of the issues is usually limited. If the extent of your political knowledge comes from the political commercials that spin, and twist the issue with misinformation and even outright lies to influence your votes. Or if you are willing to vote a certain way because of people holding signs on Alessandro then do us all a favor and stay home.
It’d be great to see voter turnout in the high 90 percentile but the political process is better served by informed voters. So open up that voter guide and actually read the text of the amendments. Use your Internet to research the issues rather than looking at poor or playing mobster. It only takes few hours or your time to get informed and once you have, go vote and make your informed voice heard.
It isn’t enough to just show up and vote, you’ve got to do your homework. I know, how dare you be expected to research a candidate’s political decisions, or read the FULL text of a proposition.
A recent Field poll (source) showed that although 47 percent of likely voters said they intended to vote yes, less than a fifth of likely voters have even heard of it. According to the poll, “Awareness of the initiative among likely voters is low. Just 18 percent report having seen or heard anything about the initiative prior to participating in the survey.”
Let’s get something straight voting is a right but more importantly it is a duty. Every year politicians make decisions that can affect our lives for years to come. And with California’s latest trend of using bonds to pay for every new construction plan, the proposition you vote yes on may cost the state money for the next 30 years.
Poll after poll show that voter awareness of the issues is usually limited. If the extent of your political knowledge comes from the political commercials that spin, and twist the issue with misinformation and even outright lies to influence your votes. Or if you are willing to vote a certain way because of people holding signs on Alessandro then do us all a favor and stay home.
It’d be great to see voter turnout in the high 90 percentile but the political process is better served by informed voters. So open up that voter guide and actually read the text of the amendments. Use your Internet to research the issues rather than looking at poor or playing mobster. It only takes few hours or your time to get informed and once you have, go vote and make your informed voice heard.
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