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    News Round-Up: Thursday, September 2, 2010



    In today’s new – break open that piggy bank and invest in the economy, Jeff Greene of Florida sues for libel, peace talks begin, and perhaps most importantly, The Situation buys a $100,000 Bentley.

    CRUCIAL:

    “High or low, high youth turnout could offer valuable insight”: http://bit.ly/c6ydAG
    Brown’s the Daily Herald takes a look at youth turnout for the midterm elections.

    “California Senate Debate Turns on Economy”: http://nyti.ms/9FtMJg
    Boxer and Fiorina took off the boxing gloves yesterday night during a heated debate at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California.  At the heart of the debate was the economy.

    “Election may be just the Ticket for U.S. Stocks”: http://bit.ly/b1zvm7
    Good news, the midterm elections may prove to boost the U.S. stock market.  Why you ask?! Well according to economists, as the midterms approach and uncertainty begins to fade, the market responds positively.

    “Jeff Greene Sues Miami Herald, St. Petersburg Times over coverage”: http://bit.ly/9qdAKU
    Having lost the Democratic primary in the state’s senatorial race, billionaire Jeff Greene is now suing two of the states most prominent news papers for libel.

    “Rick Scott’s No. 2 expected to be Rep. Jennifer Carroll”: http://bit.ly/dgKmNP
    Florida’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott will most likely announce his running mate as Rep. Jennifer Carroll later today.  Rep. Carroll is a Navy veteran with a distinct background that may help soften Scott’s campaign and reach out to minority voters.

    “Former Sen. Brown withdraws endorsement for Dan Maes”: http://bit.ly/9wBPb5
    Former U.S. Senator and former University of Colorado president Hank Brown has rescinded his endorsement of GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes.

    “U.S. Senate candidates Rob Portman and Lee Fisher agree to debates in Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo”: http://bit.ly/cDTo3c
    U.S. Senate candidates Rob Portmand and Lee Fisher have agreed to three separate debates in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

    “Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates are on a national stage”: http://bit.ly/cKexWs
    The race is on in Pennsylvania, and no matter who wins, either candidate will make history….

    “Grim signs for Democrats in OH and PA”: http://bit.ly/csNqdR
    Recent poll data released by Public Policy Polling suggests that public support for Democrats in both states in waning.

    “Leaders call for peace as Mideast talks begin”: http://nyti.ms/cBAkz2
    Today marks the beginning of peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in D.C. Among Israel’s top concerns are security while Palestine is determined to put and end to Israeli settlements.

    CULTURAL

    “The Situation buys an $100,000 Bentley”: http://bit.ly/cFnDu4
    The Situation is certainly doing well for himself…

    “Gleek Out! Season Two Preview is Here!”:  http://bit.ly/9F5vBl
    Glee season two is about to arrive in the tellie and we can’t wait! Check out a preview of the fantastic musical madness below:

    Celebrity Transformations: http://bit.ly/bZatHd
    Check out how your favorite celebs have transformed over the years.

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    Tom Yarnell
    Bio: Tom is a former Rock the Vote communications team member who now works for an intellectual property law firm in DC. He loves sports and coming back to blog for RTV!
    @thomasyarnell
    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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