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Team Romney Mistakenly Leaks Victory Website

Donald Deane — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:10:52 +0000

If, as some pundits claim, gaffes were responsible for Mitt Romney's failed presidential bid, then this surely won't change that assertion. At some point after losing the election to Barack Obama, Romney's camp accidentally leaked a victory website promoting a win that never happened. It's the 'Dewey Defeats Truman' of the digital age.

5 Weird Things Americans Voted on Yesterday

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:31:07 +0000

You might not know it from watching TV, but Americans also went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes on a myriad of issues not involving a certain residence on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. And some of those issues were a bit strange. But who are we to judge? After all, in this [...]

Election 2012 Results for the Greater Duluth / Superior Area

Nick Cooper — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:50:19 +0000

With election day behind us, many decisions have been made around the region, state and country. See election results for the greater Duluth and Superior area here. As reported early this morning, the race for President of the United States has been decided; with Barack Obama earning another four years in the White House. Here [...]

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:48:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Should You Have to Have a Photo ID to Vote? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:55:12 +0000

As of now, 17 states have laws requiring voters to present photo ID before voting. Some have suggested these regulations may act to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who could be less likely to have such identification. Last month a judge in Pennsylvania blocked the state from enforcing its voter ID laws in the 2012 election.

Mr. Burns Endorses Mitt Romney in New Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:05:00 +0000

It's the day before the election, and the Mitt Romney endorsements are flying in! The first came from Joss Whedon (who strongly believes Romney can jumpstart the zombie apocalypse). This one is from 'The Simpsons' bad guy Mr. Burns (who is the cartoon embodiment of corporate greed). Who's next

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

10 Forms of I.D. That Won't Be Accepted on Election Day

Jo Pincushion — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:16:55 +0000

It's almost time to cast your vote for the 2012 presidential election, and in some states it's important that you present valid photo I.D. Otherwise you could be prevented from casting your vote, which would deprive you of performing your civic duty.

Don't worry—we're here to help you! Here is a list of 10 forms of I.D. that won't be accepted on election day:

What You Need to Know Voting as a College Student in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Nick Cooper — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:50:15 +0000

As election day approaches, college students face a decision of either absentee voting in their home precinct or voting in the city they now call home – where they are going to college. What are the rules for college students voting in Minnesota and Wisconsin? Find out here: Both Minnesota and Wisconsin allows students to [...]

Are You Voting Early in This Year's Election? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:50:25 +0000

Over the last few electoral cycles, we’ve heard more and more about early voting. And we should be: the voting option is becoming more and more popular, reaching new levels of participation this year. The Pew Research Center found that in 2008, 34 percent of eventual voters cast their ballot before election day, up from 20 [...]

What Do I Need to Register to Vote in Minnesota? Learn How to Register to Vote on Election Day

Nick Cooper — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:20:08 +0000

Need to register to vote in Minnesota, but missed the 20 day minimum registration window? The State of Minnesota allows voters to register at their polling place on Election Day. Learn what serves as proof of residency and how to register here. In order to register at your polling place on Election Day, the Minnesota [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

See What is On the Ballot to Vote on in the Greater Duluth Minnesota Area in the 2012 Election

Nick Cooper — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:57:51 +0000

The 2012 election is fast approaching, with many big decisions to be made by the voting public. Get a look at what you’ll see on the ballot before Tuesday November 6, so you can make informed decisions on who and what you vote for. Beside voting for President of the United States, Minnesota will vote [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

Pizza Hut Back-Peddles On Debate Stunt

Steve Tanko — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:44:58 +0000

Now we’ll probably never know – and that’s probably a good thing for the country. Pizza Hut is back-peddling on their stunt to inflict the question: “Pepperoni or sausage” into the town-hall-style debate happening tonight. Corporate owner Yum Brands had pleaded with someone to ask the question of the two candidates, promising “free pizza for [...]

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

'Bad Lip Reading' Turns Paul Ryan Into a Nickelback Fan

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:24:16 +0000

The folks who make Bad Lip Reading videos went above and beyond the call of duty with this video of vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan. They not only changed the words coming out of his mouth, they changed the

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET yesterday (October 3) from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the [...]

Tonights Presidential Debate a "Must Win" for Romney

Rayman — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:19:26 +0000

Tonight kicks off the first of three presidential debates. Tens of millions of voters are expected to watch, and political experts agree tonight's debate will be the most important ninety minutes of the entire presidential race.

Democratic strategists are saying "everything's at stake tonight for Mitt Romney, and if he can't turn momentum his way,his campaign is effectively over."

7-Eleven Tracks Presidential Election With Coffee Sales

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:49:54 +0000

Following a tradition they started in 2000, 7-Eleven stores are running their own unofficial presidential poll. Customers that order their java from now until the election will be faced with a question and three choices; The question is what cup they want their coffee in - a red Romney cup or a blue Obama cup. Undecided customers can vote to choose a purple cup that contains a vanilla-flavored Slurpee.