Posts Tagged ‘Wisconsin’
Wisconsin Democratic Party Spox Removed after Twitter Rant
What do @GovWalker and Jeffrey Dahmer have in common? Graeme Zielinski (@gjzielinski) @GovWalker spent more than Jeffrey Dahmer to beat criminal charges. Graeme Zielinski (@gjzielinski) @GovWalker had better lawyers than Jeffrey Dahmer in beating the rap. Clear that he committed crimes. Graeme Zielinski (@gjzielinski) Democratic Party staffer Graeme Zielinski was removed as the party spokesman following his Twitter outburst in which he compared Republican Gov. Scott Walker to serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, sources said Monday. Party leaders also docked Zielinski a week's pay - which works out to a little more than $1,000 - for his tweets after Milwaukee prosecutors announced that they were shutting down a secret criminal investigation of Walker's aides. Late [...]
Politisite Political Projections – Electoral College – 2012
Politisite Political Projections – Electoral College – 2012 By Albert N. Milliron Methodology: Politisite Political Projections takes in to consideration many factors when utilizing a particular poll for our model. We weigh polls differently based on their previous general election accuracy. We toss polls that have a Margin of Error (MoE) that exceeds +/-5%. We further take in to consideration the pollsters assumptions of the makeup of the electorate by considering the average PVI for the State polled. Some pollsters continue to use a model that reflects party affiliation of the 2008 election. According to Gallup the make-up of the electorate, nationally at least, has changed from a D+11 to a nearly even distribution between Democrats and Republicans in 2012. [...]
Election 2012: Wisconsin – President Obama 49%, Romney 49%
Wisconsin which may prove to be the key to the entire presidential contest remains a tie less than a week before Election Day. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Wisconsin Voters finds President Obama and Mitt Romney each earning 49% support. Two percent (2%) remain undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.) Wisconsin remains a Toss-Up in the Rasmussen Reports Electoral College Projections. Obama carried Wisconsin by a 56% to 42% margin in 2008. The race in the Badger State was also tied last week after the president has led there in most surveys since October of last year. During that time, Obama has earned 44% to 52% of the vote, while Romney's support has ranged from 41% to 49%. Read More
Hugh Hewitt’s 100 Reasons To Vote For A 45th Presidency
Romney Ryan rally at Red Rocks, Denver CO. - Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will rebuild the foundations of the American economy on the principles of free enterprise, hard work, and innovation. America’s Comeback Team has a plan for a stronger middle class that means more jobs, more take-home pay, and better opportunities. Image Credit: Romney for President, Inc. By: Edmund Jenks - West Coast Editor Hugh Hewitt's 100 Reasons To Vote For A 45th Presidency ... In 10 Easy To Digest Audio Files On Monday, September 24, 2012, Constitutional and environmental issues Lawyer/Professor, nationally syndicated afternoon issues talk show host, Hugh Hewitt delivered a tour de force presentation for three hours on the reasons why we need a change in executive leadership in the United States. [...]
New Gallup Poll Should Have Chicago Sweating…Profusely
I’ve now seen three commentaries on the latest Gallup poll, and they’re telling a consistent story: Chigago is, or should be, sweating profusely about these latest polling numbers. And the evidence is they are. The Eye Candy: National Polls. National polls are great and continue to give encouraging news of a Mitt 2-4% lead. The RealClearPolitics average of polls gives Mitt a solid 1% edge. The latest poll in that group, a Rasmussen poll of 1,500 likely voters from October 25 to October 27 (yesterday), gives Mitt a 3% lead. The underlying data show Mitt is winning more Republicans (90%) than Obama is Democrats (85%), but the big news on the national front is that Mitt is leading among independents by 11%. But national polls are really the eye candy of the presidential politics. [...]
Romney to Pick Ryan for Veep
MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN NORFOLK SATURDAY Boston, MA – On Saturday, Mitt Romney will begin his “The Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class” bus tour by announcing his choice for Vice Presidential candidate in Norfolk, Virginia. The following events are open to the press. Saturday, August 11, 2012 Event: Governor Romney Tours USS Wisconsin Location: USS Wisconsin 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk, Virginia Program Time: 8:45 AM EDT Based on the fact that he is making the announcement on the USS Wisconsin, we believe that Congressman Paul Ryan is going to be his pick for Vice-President 10 Reasons Paul Ryan Should Be Mitt Romney’s VP [...]
Statement by President Obama on Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting
Statement by the President on the Shooting in Wisconsin Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that tragically took so many lives in Wisconsin. At this difficult time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who were killed and wounded. My Administration will provide whatever support is necessary to the officials who are responding to this tragic shooting and moving forward with an investigation. As we mourn this loss which took place at a house of worship, we are reminded how much our country has been enriched by Sikhs, who are a part of our broader American family. ### via Statement by President Obama on Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting | Iron [...]
Romney leads Obama in Wisconsin
Mitt Romney now leads President Obama for the first time in Wisconsin where the president's support has fallen to its lowest level to date. The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Voters shows Romney with 47% of the vote to Obama’s 44%. Five percent (5%) prefer some other candidate, and four percent (4%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.) Prior to this survey, Obama's support in the state has ranged from 45% to 52%, while Romney has earned 41% to 45%. Last month, the numbers were Obama 49%, Romney 45%. The president led his likely Republican challenger by 11 points in March - 52% to 41%. via Election 2012: Wisconsin President - Rasmussen Reports™. Related articles Polls: Romney leads Obama in Ohio and Florida, tied in [...]
Obama To Green Bay ABC: Too Busy For Wisconsin Recall – YouTube
Obama tells local news in Green Bay (WBAY) that he was too busy to come campaign for the Democrats in the Wisconsin recall election (June 11, 2012). via Obama To Green Bay ABC: Too Busy For WI Recall - YouTube. So what was President Obama doing? 160 fundraisers since filing for reelection? Gosh, this presidency truly is Historic™. On Monday, Man of the People Barack Obama told a reporter why he couldn’t make it to Wisconsin to campaign for Democrat Tom Barrett: The truth of the matter is that as President of the United States, I’ve got a lot of responsibilities. Translation: As Campaigner in Chief, I’ve got a lot of responsibilities. via Obama: Too busy for Wis. recall, not too busy to attend 160 campaign fundraisers | Twitchy.
