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    Election Day Morning News Round-Up

    Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

    Happy Election Day everyone! Make sure you get out to VOTE and check back here for the top stories from around the country:

    - To find your polling place, just visit rockthevote.com and enter your home address. You can also pick your state to find out what time the polls are open, and what you need to bring.

    - A number of news outlets have online election centers to track today’s results such as The New York Times, CNN, and Real Clear Politics.

    Today’s headlines:

    The battle for congress comes to an end: http://nyti.ms/9GL7sS

    The candidates made their final appeals yesterday as voters head to the polls.

    What’s at stake in the House: http://bit.ly/bIEGAy

    If the Republicans win the 39 seats they need to take control of the House, fiscal issues will be their top priority.

    What’s at stake in the Senate: http://bit.ly/bK2778

    Democrats are bracing for legislative gridlock in the Senate.

    Recounts loom for tight races: http://bit.ly/dg6MB9

    Close races could require recounts in states like Colorado, Illinois, Nevada and Washington.

    Appellate panel says ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ should stay during appeal: http://bit.ly/bKwQK4

    The military will be allowed to maintain “don’t ask, don’t tell” as it appeals a ruling against the policy in a lower court.

    Plane bombs more lethal than in Dec. 25 attempt: http://wapo.st/bx28yM

    New developments are emerging on the recently foiled bomb plot, including the types of explosives used.

    President Obama to do interview with Ryan Seacrest this morning: http://huff.to/9WMus5

    The interview airs at 7:15 a.m. Pacific and will be available immediately afterward on ryanseacrest.com.

    Best Viral Campaign Ads of 2010: http://bit.ly/cy3G64

    Check out which campaign ads took the internet by storm this election season.

    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



    News Round-Up: Friday, October 22, 2010

    Friday, October 22nd, 2010

    Hey Rockers,

    In today’s news we have more of Obama on the campaign trail, Justice Clarence Thomas’ former girlfriend speaks out, and the cast of Glee causes a stir with a sexy photoshoot.

    CRUCIAL:

    Campaign swing takes Obama to California, Nevada: http://bit.ly/ab4hnX

    Obama is on a campaign tour for Senate incumbents across the country.

    Top Corporations Aid U.S. Chamber of Commerce Campaign: http://nyti.ms/bUPLqu

    While much of the controversy over the Chamber of Commerce donors has centered around foreign donors, it appears that American corporations are among some of the largest contributors.

    After the midterms, will the political map look like 2004 again?: http://bit.ly/cJu4UC

    This article from Politico suggests that like 2004, Democrats will have more support in coastal and urban regions and less support in the Southern, Midwestern, and rural regions.

    Clarence Thomas’ former girlfriend breaks her silence: http://wapo.st/9qosSK

    After 19 years, Lillian McEwen offers her perspective on Clarence Thomas and her relationship with him before the Anita Hill allegations surfaced.

    Political Ads Attack the Other Guy’s Lavish Living: http://nyti.ms/a6iEox

    With the economy hurting, a key strategy for political attack ads these days is to point out an opponent’s life of luxury.

    CULTURAL:

    Unpublished Dr. Seuss Manuscript Drawing All Sorts of Attention: http://bit.ly/bvyXM7

    All Sorts of Sports features an indecisive young athlete trying out a bunch of different sports.

    The cast of Glee makes some provocative poses in GQ: http://on.mtv.com/cH6bcX

    The stars of Glee have created some buzz with their suggestive photos for GQ Magazine.

    Russell, Katy Perry & Their Clones Arrive in India Pre-Wedding: http://bit.ly/aiBAmK

    The couple attempted to use some lookalikes to escape the press before their wedding in India.

    Maegan Carberry
    Bio: Maegan is Communications Director of Rock the Vote.
    @maegancarberry
    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com



    News Round-Up: Thursday, October 21, 2010

    Thursday, October 21st, 2010

    Hey Rockers,

    In today’s news we have Senate races tightening, the effect of the recession on women, and Beyonce is pregnant. 

    CRUCIAL:

    Key Senate Battles Tighten: http://bit.ly/aKOyrk

    Senate races across the country look like they may come down to the wire.

    White House focuses on recession’s effect on women: http://bit.ly/9bvLTH

    The report cites administration initiatives created to help women during the recession, including tax and education credits under the Recovery Act and the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act.

    Obama Tries to Shore Up the Party Base With a Western Campaign Swing: http://nyti.ms/cpNTif

    Obama is at the University of Washington today rallying young voters with incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray.

    With early voting ending in some states, trends emerge: http://bit.ly/boooeR

    Consistent with patterns of past elections, it appears that Democrats still have the edge in early voting, but Republicans are making gains.

    What are students saying about the midterm elections?: http://bit.ly/brFo46

    A college division of FOX News speaks to young voters about their concerns heading into the midterm elections.

    CULTURAL:

    Beyonce Is Pregnant!: http://bit.ly/dCWEEZ

    Apparently Beyonce was surprised by the news herself.

    Man wanted to ruin A-Rod’s relationship with Cameron Diaz: http://bit.ly/d9lL4u

    A crazed fan who rushed onto the field during a Yankees/Rangers playoff game is jealous of A-Rod’s relationship with Cameron Diaz.

    ‘Teen Mom’ Under Investigation for Domestic Abuse in Front of Child: http://bit.ly/as1mrE

    Amber of Teen Mom is in serious trouble after hitting her husband in front of their young child.

    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



    News Round-Up: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

    Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

    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.

    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



    News Round-Up: Friday, October 15, 2010

    Friday, October 15th, 2010

    Hey Rockers,

    In today’s news we have Obama taking tough questions at the MTV town hall, Angle and Reid debate, and a UFO in New York City?!

    CRUCIAL:

    Bernanke: Fed prepared to act to boost economy: http://wapo.st/duEmP4

    Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated that the Fed may soon take action in an attempt to boost the economy.

    Justice department seeks stay of judge’s ‘don’t-ask-don’t-tell’ ruling: http://bit.ly/bBGHON

    Obama has said he wants “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to end on his watch, but his administration wants to end it through Congress, not in the courts.

    Obama holds town hall with young voters: http://wapo.st/9BJyWx

    At yesterday’s town hall, young voters expressed serious concerns over issues like the economy, gay rights, and education.

    Angle labels opponent a man of privelege, Reid counters challenger is extreme: http://bit.ly/bQoWlJ

    The candidates for Senate in Nevada traded barbs in a debate last night.

    Gov. Manchin is in a close fight for West Virginia Senate seat: http://lat.ms/aTT3Cy

    The Virginia Senate race appears it will be a close one between Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin and Republican candidate John Raese.

    Florida Judge OKs challenge to health care law:

    A federal judge will allow portions of a lawsuit that challenge the health care law to proceed: http://bit.ly/95ooAm

    Michelle Obama votes early in Illinois: http://lat.ms/c0D5N4

    The First Lady promoted early voting by casting her own ballot before November 2nd.

    CULTURAL:

    Fort Worth City Councilman Tells Gay Teens “It Gets Better”: http://bzfd.it/clGAWu

    Councilman Joel Burns makes an emotional appeal to gay teens, telling them that he understands their pain but that it gets better.

    New York City UFO sighting?: http://huff.to/byzsYO

    Many Twitter users were chatting  about a UFO sighting in the city.

    Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar Walk Off ‘View’ Set While Talking to Bill O’Reilly: http://bit.ly/9VkhzD

    The hosts were offended by O’Reilly’s positions on the Islamic center near Ground Zero.

    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