In today’s news:
A growing enthusiasm gap between Republican and Democratic voters, the economy maybe stabilizing, and the Real House Wives returns, this time in a new zip code.
CRUCIAL
“Fewer young voters see themselves as Democrats” http://nyti.ms/a8yS0k
It seems the youth are not as liberal as so often characterized by our parent’s generation. A recent Pew Foundation discovered a drop in Democratic support among young people since the 2008 election.
“The enthusiasm gap (and seven races where it matters)” http://nyti.ms/a8yS0k
According to new data released by Reuters and Gallop Inc., an enthusiasm gap is exists between the democratic and republican political bases.
“Bud Chiles will help Alex Sink’s campaign for governor” http://bit.ly/biBNW0
Florida’s former independent candidate Bud Chiles has now endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink.
“State agencies told to trim budgets” http://bit.ly/900paN
North Carolina expects a $3.3 billion budget short fall for the next fiscal year. As a result, it has instructed state agencies to cute their budgets – again.
“Tancredo says he’s in it through Election Day” http://bit.ly/9edP14
With support for republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes declining, third-party candidate (and former republican) Tom Tancredo has decided to stay in the race.
“Business coalition unites against pro-labor bill” http://bit.ly/bV68lb
The Employee Free Choice Act has once again surfaced in the news, this time in Colorado. A powerful coalition of businesses has come together and launched a “pre-emptive strike” again Democratic Senator Michael Bennet.
“Suite challenges Ohio’s absentee-vote process” http://bit.ly/9Cp2A8
A suit was recently filed in Ohio, challenging the legality of certain counties to mail their residents with absentee ballots and provide postage for them to mail in their vote.
“President Obama’s upcoming Cleveland trip blends economic hopes with political realities” http://bit.ly/doq6pa
Just three weeks after his last visit, Obama has booked another flight to Cleveland. In his upcoming visit, Obama will most likely speak about the economy and measures he is currently pushing to spur economic growth.
“U.S. lost jobs in August but fewer than expected” http://nyti.ms/cXvVdG
The economy lost another 54,000 jobs this past month, however, this was less than expected.
“Abstinence program partners Chinese officials with U.S. evangelicals.” http://bit.ly/9zhdzr
Teachers in China are being trained to teach their pupils abstinence using a program created by the Christian group Focus on the Family.
CULTURAL
“My afternoon with a dominatrix” http://bit.ly/aEEjCF
An interesting book about sex, drugs, and recovery…
“Real Housewives Goes 90210” http://bit.ly/ckSRMi
It began with Orange County, then moved onto the ATL, NYC, and NJ now…. Beverly Hills!
“Steve Madden Help$ out Betsey Johnson” http://bit.ly/9y1AuX
Betsey Johnson, about to default on a $48 million loan, has been saved by Steve Madden… for a price.
“So Inspiring” http://bit.ly/cLzqCw
Check out the challenges this man has overcome and enjoy his inspiring performance.
Tags: Bud Chiles, economy, midterm election, Real House Wives, voting rights, youth voting
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Maegan Carberry Bio: Maegan is Communications Director of Rock the Vote. @maegancarberry Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com |
