Pied Type reader Pandionna sent me this new take on election maps, done by Adam Cole at NPR. Finally, something besides those red state–blue state maps we’ve been staring at for months. Those of you who, like me, live in swing states, will particularly appreciate this. (Those who don’t, count your blessings.) Just think of … Continue reading NPR’s amazing morphing campaign money map
I’m tired,” sobs Abigael Evans in a video recorded by her mother. “I’m tired of Bronco Bama and Mitt Rominey.” “That’s why you’re crying?” the mother asks. The girl nods, with a tear coming down her cheek. “Aww…It will be over soon, Abby. Okay?” the mother says. “The election will be over soon, okay?” “K,” … Continue reading I’m tired of ‘Bronco Bama’ and Mitt Rominey, too (video)
If you want to know how the world views our presidential election, and how other nations would vote, if they could, check out GlobeScan’s global poll, conducted for the BBC. (GlobeScan is an international polling consultancy.) Here’s a hint about their findings: Any questions? Continue reading If the world could vote in our election…
Are you listening, Republicans? This is the theme song for America’s women. Get used to it. From the YouTube notes: Women constitute more than half of the population. In 2008, 60% of voters were women. It is estimated that 10 million more women than men will vote in this election. Despite this, women make up … Continue reading 2012 election: ‘You Don’t Own Me’
The last presidential debate is over. At last. Obama won this one hands down. Apparently someone had finally scolded Romney about being a belligerent bully in the first two debates and this evening he seemed chastened (and quiet!). Polite, even. As for his positions on the issues, he was shaking that Etch-a-Sketch like crazy. There were too … Continue reading Third debate: Romney shakes his Etch-a-Sketch again
If you haven’t yet, check out the reviews for the Avery Durable View Binder before they are taken down. The thousand or so reviews currently include comments like these: I was originally going to rate this only 1 star. You see, I’m a big girl and I can only squeeze about 53% of myself into … Continue reading Binders popular on Amazon
