POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Source: news.yahoo.com --- 9 days ago
Bloomberg - Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats made gains in state legislatures and governors' mansions on Tuesday as well as in Congress, with far-reaching implications for future elections. ...

Source: news.yahoo.com --- 44 days ago
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Source: blog.mlive.com --- 3 days ago
If Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje decides not to run again for mayor in 2010, there apparently won't be a shortage of candidates to replace him. Hieftje is undecided what to do after his current term, which would make him... ...

Source: www.azstarnet.com --- 48 days ago
What better place than Sedona — known for its spiritual and metaphysical healing powers — for Sarah Palin to revive before her big performance at Thursday night's vice-presidential debate in St. Louis? ...

Source: www.azstarnet.com --- 33 days ago
We've all heard that turnout is expected to be high this year, but apparently some people are so excited about voting they want to do it more than just once. ...

Source: blog.mlive.com --- 37 days ago
Ashley King is only 7, but someone wants her to help with Barack Obama's campaign. Her father, Timothy King, said he got a call at his Ypsilanti Township home Friday recruiting Ashley to help the Washtenaw Democratic Party in its... ...

Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com --- 20 days ago
A new campaign commercial advocating for the election of City Council candidate Lisa Borowsky prominently features not the candidate herself but her father, Eric Borowsky. Sure, Lisa joins her father at the end with a "Thanks, Dad," but Eric does most of the talking about his daughter. ...

Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com --- 34 days ago
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce has sent a new campaign mailer showing whether the mayor and council candidates agree with the public and chamber on 16 issues asked of registered voters earlier this summer. ...

Source: www.wickedlocal.com --- 21 days ago
  New initiative looks out for elders State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, is pleased to announce a new initiative, Leaders in Elder Abuse Prevention, to better identify and prevent instances of elder abuse, as well as offer proactive services to seniors. The LEAPS initiative was created in an effort to pull together agencies and health-care providers responsible for the care of senior citizens. The initiative will identify seniors who may be the subject of abuse or who are living in at-risk situations and assure that they are offered the proper care and services to prevent negative situations from developing. The various groups will also engage in trainings and information sessions to assure that all members are up-to-date on proper techniques and strategies to protect elders. The health-care providers who presently have joined this important initiative include Mount Auburn Hospital, Emerson Hospital, Lahey Clinic and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. According to the most recent figures from the Massachusetts Office of Elders Affairs, in fiscal 2008, there were 14,909 reports of elder abuse and 4,423 newly confirmed cases. These numbers represent a significant rise from fiscal 2005, when there were 11,503 reports of elder abuse (30 percent increase) and 3,713 newly confirmed cases (19 percent increase). Other information and resources offered by the Office of Elders Affairs include: ·Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275 ·Protective Ser ...

Source: www.wickedlocal.com --- 34 days ago
  Norfolk selectmen endorse Brown State Senator Scott Brown’s re-election campaign has been given a vote of confidence by all three members of the Norfolk Board of Selectmen for his knowledge and experience with local issues. “I'm truly humbled by the support of these individuals and grateful that they have chosen to endorse my candidacy,” stated Brown. “I have worked hard for the people of Norfolk for the past 10 years and have enjoyed working alongside these dedicated officials and others.” “Speaking for the other members of the Board of Selectmen, we are very pleased to support Senator Brown's re-election, because we know that these are difficult times we are in and we need someone with Scott's experience and knowledge working for us in the legislature,” stated Ramesh Advani, Chairman of the Norfolk Board of Selectmen. Brown represents the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District. To learn more about Senator Brown, log on to www.scottbrown4senate.com.   MSBA takes stock, looks ahead State Treasurer Tim Cahill, chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority and Katherine Craven, MSBA executive director, announced that the MSBA has made significant progress in implementing major management and financial reforms to the state reimbursement and funding process for school construction projects.  The Authority has made remarkable progress over the last three years, including: · Made over $5.8 billion in payments to cities, ...

Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com --- 26 days ago
Spin outweighs truth in the campaign literature being used by Mayor Mary Manross and Councilman Jim Lane in their race for the city's top seat. We'll start with Manross, analyzing the four claims she is making in her latest campaign literature. ...

Source: cbs2.com --- 45 days ago
Fundraisers for all the candidates are happening all over Southern California. Dave Bryan reports. ...

Source: www.boxxet.com --- 35 days ago
Written by Rich Copley McCain apparently told Letterman he was heading back to Washington to work on the bailout package, but he was caught on camera in another CBS studio being interviewed by Katie Couric. Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin is ... Original story at Copious Notes . View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Katie Couric . ...

Source: www.republican-eagle.com --- 15 days ago
ST. PAUL - Minnesota POLITICAL leaders continue to wonder how Delta Air Lines' takeover of Northwest Airlines will affect the state. Advertisement: NYBO'S BOWLING LANES $5.00 OFF ONE HOUR OF OPEN BOWLING Limit maximum $5.00 discount per hour per visit. Not valid with any other specials, discounts or coupons. (Shoe Rental & Bumpers EXtra) ...

Source: www.macon.com --- 11 days ago
Hey candidates: Take down your signs. ...

Source: www.lockportjournal.com --- 30 days ago
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Source: www.macon.com --- 24 days ago
Zach Johnson says he was just trying to be proactive. ...

Source: www.boxxet.com --- 44 days ago
 AR - Huckabee's show featured an interview with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a co-host of the daytime show, "The View." A panel of guests discussed the economy and then ... Original story at Arkansas News . View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Elisabeth Hasselbeck . ...