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Experts: Al Qaeda Tape Demonstrates that It Feels Threatened by Obama Victory |
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Friday, 21 November 2008 11:01 |
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The recently released tape from Al Qaeda--in which they attack President-Elect Obama--is an indication of how threatened they feel by the incoming administration, according to an article on the web site of the National Security Network. "Having thrived on the decline in America’s world image, the impact of Obama’s victory provides a direct challenge to Al Qaeda’s negative depiction of the United States," states the article. "Additionally, Obama’s emphasis on shifting US attention from Iraq to Afghanistan represents a direct physical threat to Al Qaeda’s leadership."
Read the whole post here. |
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61% Have Unfavorable View of GOP |
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Friday, 21 November 2008 10:46 |
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From Gallup Polls:
PRINCETON, NJ -- The Republican Party's image has gone from bad to worse over the past month, as only 34% of Americans in a Nov. 13-16 Gallup Poll say they have a favorable view of the party, down from 40% in mid-October. The 61% now holding an unfavorable view of the GOP is the highest Gallup has recorded for that party since the measure was established in 1992.
Read the entire article here. |
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From a UK Student: "An open letter to my father" |
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 09:56 |
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From the UK Kentucky Kernel, a column by journalism and economics senior Andrew Waldner:
Dear Dad,
I know you find my Democratic ideas silly and immature. You always say, “One day you’ll be a Republican, just wait and see.” But I don’t think you understand. I don’t think you understand my beliefs and I don’t think you understand the actualities of your own party.
You think the GOP is something that it’s not. It is not, as you think, the party for free-market ideals and do-it-yourself energy. It used to be, but it isn’t anymore. They’ve abandoned that creed for another: Fear. They incite fear in the electorate using social, “family” issues and ride that wave to power. It’s a wonderful short-term strategy and it worked extremely well for a while. It kept them in power for nearly two decades, all under the watchful eyes of people like Karl Rove.
Click here to read the rest. |
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Questions Linger About the Kenton County Vote Count |
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Saturday, 15 November 2008 14:12 |
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The Kentucky Democratic Party Released the following statement on November 15, 2008 regarding the the recanvass of the 23rd Senatorial District election results:
Questions remain regarding election irregularities and the failure of the Kenton County Clerk and Secretary of State Trey Grayson to guarantee a fair election in the race for Senator in the 23rd District.
"It is certain that e-Slate voting machines did not operate correctly on Election Day and that the situation was not properly remedied," said Jennifer Moore, Chair, Kentucky Democratic Party. "And the Secretary of State's press releases notwithstanding, it is clear that he is incapable of ensuring fair elections in his own backyard."
Moore said the failure of the machines to properly record votes and the questionable allocation of absentee ballots are among the questions yet to be addressed by the County Clerk and Secretary of State.
"At this point, no one in the 23rd Senatorial District can be certain that their vote was counted," said Moore.
The Secretary of State's office is also incorrect regarding the deadline for filing for a recount, that deadline does not apply to General Assembly races. Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 120.185 and KRS 120.195 do not provide for a method of recount for candidates for the General Assembly.
"It's disturbing that that office would release incorrect information regarding a candidate's legal right to a recount," said Moore. "I recommend that the Secretary of State and his staff consult the Kentucky statutes on election recounts and contests before they give erroneous information to the press." |
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Blue Shift |
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Monday, 10 November 2008 08:53 |
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When it comes to the last three presidential elections, Kentucky--and Shelby County in particular--have been solidly red (Republican). But while we're not yet a blue state, we're undoubtedly becoming a bluer state, and a bluer county.
The blue shift can be seen in this interactive map from the New York Times. Click on "Voting Shifts" and then compare this year's election to 2004 and 2000. Mouse over Shelby County and you'll see that in 2004, Bush garnered 35% more of the local vote than Kerry. But in 2008, the difference between McCain and Obama was only 25%--a 10 percentage point Democratic shift in the margin of difference. That's even more impresessive when you consider that this was Hillary Clinton country in the primary.
Click here for a screen capture of 2008 vs 2004 voting shifts for the United States.
Click here for a screen capture of 2008 vs 2004 voting shifts for Kentucky, with Shelby County highlighted.
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