Politics


I Voted Today

Have you? If not, get out and exercise your right!

Midterm Elections

Tuesday, November 7 is election day. Make sure you go vote!
Those in Kentucky can view their local ballot online at
http://apps.sos.ky.gov/electionballots/. Knowing the ballot beforehand can make for a better experience, as you’ll save time and not be surprised by anything on the ballot.
This year’s election campaigns have been pretty nasty and sadly, [...]

Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court

Bush nominates Roberts to Supreme Court
President Bush on Tuesday selected U.S. Circuit Judge John Roberts Jr. as his nominee to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court.

I like this decision of Bush’s. He’s a smart fellow and well liked by his peers and those that have dealt with him. He [...]

What’s on the President’s iPod?

Some of you may have seen
pictures of President Bush with an iPod in hand as he goes for a run or bike ride. Ever wonder what he listens to?

FreeNewMexican has the answer:
The president has owned the [iPod] for some time, said [Laura Bush's press secretary, Gordon Johndroe]. He’s loaded his iPod with his [...]

Did You Know?

Did You Know…

The very first Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Jay, said, “Americans should select and prefer Christians as their rulers.”
Fifty-two of the fifty-five founders of the Constitution were members of the established orthodox churches in the colonies.
A paid minister, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayers since 1789, opens every session of Congress [...]

Schwarzenegger for President?

The AP, via Yahoo, has
an article about a Silicon Valley-based group that is backing an ammendment to the constitution that would allow foreign born citizens the chance to become President. (Notice there is a difference between being born in the country and actually being a US citizen) Hmm, I’m not sure how I [...]

Why Do Americans Vote on Tuesday?

Reuters, via Yahoo!, reports on
Why do Americans vote on Tuesday?

U.S. elections have been held on the first Tuesday in November since 1845, when Congress first agreed on a nationally uniform date.
Their choice of Tuesday was probably based on convenience… Friday or Monday would have been the beginning or end of the working week, when [...]

Election Day Reminders

Election Day Reminders from
Instapundit.com

Let’s get a couple of things out of the way before today’s votes are counted.
You have the right to vote. You do not have the right to see the man of your choice in the White House.
If George W. Bush wins the election, the world will still spin on its axis. [...]

Kerry Concedes; Bush is President

CNN.com is reporting that
John Kerry has called Bush and conceded. Bush wins! Praise God!

Election Results Map

This map will be automatically updated throughout the night (thanks Jeff)