Hey Rockers!
In today’s news, see the results of our new young voters poll, the Republican party ditches Dan Maes, and Michael Jackson’s mother blames his concert promoters for his death.
CRUCIAL:
Rock the Vote poll shows youth plan to turn out on November 2nd: http://bit.ly/947QE2
Our new poll indicates that 77% of young people plan on voting in the midterm elections!
Census: 1 in 7 Americans live in poverty: http://bit.ly/d13ePG
The poverty rate rose from 13.2% (39.8 million people) in 2008 to 14.3% (43.6 million people) in 2009.
Charlie Crist listed 9th on ballot for U.S. Senate: http://bit.ly/a2lnP4
In Florida general elections, the ballot order goes: Partisan candidates (Rubio and Meek), then minor party candidates (in this case those from the Libertarian and Constitution party), then no-party candidates in the order in which they filed their papers.
Republican party not supporting Colorado GOP governor nominee: http://lat.ms/9XmtLo
Major Republican leadership like the Republican Governor’s Association refuses to back Colorado nominee Dan Maes.
Meg Whitman breaks US campaign spending records: http://bit.ly/b6bqTH
The California Republican candidate for governor has spent 119$ million of her own money in her bid to defeat Democratic Attorney General Jerry Brown.
CNN/Time Poll: GOP candidates on top in Ohio: http://bit.ly/bxvUxo
In the Senate race, Rob Portman leads Lee Fisher 52% to 41%. In the governor’s race, John Kasich leads Ted Strickland 51% to 44%.
CULTURAL:
Kate Gosselin: I’m in the Best Shape of My Life: http://bit.ly/bq2jsS
The reality TV star is currently on the cover of People magazine.
Michael Jackson’s Mother, Children Suing Concert Promoter Over Singer’s Death: http://bit.ly/dqmWRj
Katherine Jackson says concert promoter AEG Live failed to uphold its contract to provide Michael with the proper physical care and life-saving equipment.
America’s Got Talent Winner Revealed!: http://bit.ly/9dw7qD
The 30 year-old fedora-wearing crooner Michael Grimm beat out a 10 year-old opera talent to win the show last night.
