If there's any doubt how strong the GOP's hold on Alabama is, consider this -- a Republican nominee beat out the Democratic incumbent for a seat on the Bibb County Commission last week despite the fact that he died a month earlier. Congratulations, Alabama, on taking partisanship to a whole new level.
November 6, 2012 Why do we call voting a “civic duty?” I like voting, or maybe obsess or love it. I think it’s an exciting event. After all of the drama of the primaries, advertising, debates, mailers, robo-calls, etc. it’s go time!
November 5, 2012 People love to complain about government. You do. I do. We all do. Yet when we get the chance to help mold the government, a large percentage don't even vote! I hate to be blunt and seem rude but, if you're eligible and able and don't vote, then shut up about the establishment!
November 5, 2012 Election day is tomorrow. I pose a few of questions. Do celebrity endorsements influence your vote? I ask the other way as well, does a celebrity supporting a candidate or issue change how you feel about the celebrity and or artist? Lastly, do you think celebrities should just stick to entertaining?
An election is the ultimate celebration of democracy. However if you live in South Carolina or Kentucky, booze probably isn't going to be part of your November 6 revelry.
November 2, 2012 For those of you who live in the Lewiston-Auburn area, tomorrow at 5pm there is a Senatorial debate at the Lewiston Middle School.
November 1, 2012 We are five days out from the election being held on November 6th. Do you put up political signs on your lawn? Have you lost a friendship over a sign?
November 1, 2012 How many times during this never-ending political season have you wanted to cry like this little girl? The good news is, it's almost over!
Politics is on the mind of many people this time of year but one California community is taking their civic duty to new heights, with voter turnout for a recent local election hitting record levels. The reason? Free weed.
