Hey Rockers,
In today’s news we have a controversial ad aimed at Latino voters, the Justice Department is expected to appeal the order lifting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and Bristol Palin dances in a gorilla costume.
CRUCIAL:
Controversial ad urges Latinos not to vote: http://bit.ly/aPFoc5
A Republican group called Latinos for Reform aired an ad in Nevada urging Latino voters to stay home because both parties have let them down. Some Spanish-language networks refused to air the ad and Democrat Harry Reid is trying to link it to the campaign of his opponent Sharron Angle.
U.S. expected to appeal order lifting ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy: http://bit.ly/9Fjnea
As the military begins taking gay recruits, the Justice Department prepares to appeal the order lifting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Anita Hill: No apology coming for Thomas testimony: http://bit.ly/c21INZ
Anita Hill responds to a voicemail she received from the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, which attempted to make peace over Hill’s 1991 sexual harassment allegations against Thomas.
Florida Senate candidates sharpen their attacks in fourth debate: http://bit.ly/bnaA1v
Crist, Meek, and Rubio were on the attack in their fourth debate
Colorado judge won’t reinstate 6,000 purged voters: http://bit.ly/cZoGIS
If a voter registration card in Colorado is non-deliverable to the given mailing address on the voter registration form, the voter’s registration is deemed inactive within 20 days. The law has been contested in court, though not yet successfully.
Teachers, students, everyone!: 45 ways you can engage young people before the midterm elections: http://huff.to/arvSOz
A great list of ways to get involved and engage your friends too.
CULTURAL:
Bristol Palin Dancing On National TV In A Gorilla Suit: http://bit.ly/9NqDPi
Palin and her partner donned the costumes for a monkey-themed song on Dancing with the Stars.
Stephen Colbert challenges Michael Steele to freestyle rap battle: http://bit.ly/9N2P7O
Colbert challenged Steele to “a frank discussion of core conservative principals in the form of freestyle rap.”
Meg Whitman’s Campaign learns the hazards of bit.ly: http://bit.ly/azZKHH
Twitter followers of one of Whitman’s campaign strategists were led to a very unexpected video due to a typo in the tweet’s shortened link.
