Hey Rockers,
In today’s news we have Obama telling students he needs them fired up, the Philadelphia Inquirer criticizing candidates for ignoring young voters, and new data on which state has the worst drivers in the country (see where your state ranks!).
CRUCIAL:
Obama to young people: ‘I need you fired up’: http://usat.ly/dBy7GW
Obama told young voters at the University of Wisconsin yesterday that he needed them to stay engaged in politics for the midterm election.
California’s gubernatorial debate: http://lat.ms/dynIOc
Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown were both on the attack in their first debate last night.
Candidates must pay more attention to young voters: http://bit.ly/c31Upt
An editorial from the Philadelphia Inquirer criticizes candidates for failing to engage young people this election season.
Obama questioned on abortion, why he is a Christian: http://bit.ly/aPLhTS
One of Obama’s backyard sessions on the economy took an interesting turn yesterday when a woman asked him about his faith.
Distrust in media hits record high: http://politi.co/djsGO1
Fifty-seven percent of Americans say they do not trust the news media to fairly and accurately report the news.
Who is Glenn Beck?: http://nyti.ms/9zNqh8
The New York Times Magazine has a new profile on the pundit.
For-profit colleges under fire over value, accreditation: http://usat.ly/dbMoiR
More and more for-profit colleges are being accused of luring students into getting credits that don’t transfer and degrees that don’t help get jobs.
CULTURAL:
The worst drivers in the country: http://bit.ly/bLcYay
Plus, the 75 worst commutes around.
The Glee Britney episode: http://bit.ly/bK4t5M
Which cast member performed Britney best?
Seth Rogen Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend: http://bit.ly/aEGCZN
The movie star is engaged to writer and actress Lauren Miller.
