Tag: politics
Ohio shaping up as ground zero for Election Day disputes
CINCINNATI - Twelve years after voting problems delayed the 2000 presidential election results, Ohio – possibly the most pivotal state on the political map – sits at the center of a dispute that once again could put the outcome in limbo for weeks.
Election Day: Time for voters to have their say
WASHINGTON – After billions of dollars, hours of debates and frantic last-minute pitches from the candidates, it's up to the voters Tuesday to decide whether to give President Barack Obama a second term or change course with Republican Mitt Romney.
Over beers, locals weigh-in on candidates
On a Friday afternoon before the Nov. 6 election, Gilroyans lingered at a local watering hole, discouraged about the conditions of Gilroy schools and economy, but hopeful that mayoral candidate Don Gage is the answer to Gilroy’s future.
San Benito GOP reports vandalism, theft of Romney signs
San Benito County’s Republican Party last weekend posted a handful of large signs supporting presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The local party’s chairman on Wednesday reported that one of those signs was vandalized – so it now reads “Romney Lies” – and another was stolen.
Noose, watermelons on anti-Obama display called racist
An apparent political and racist display aimed toward President Barack Obama at an east Morgan Hill residence hasn’t caused much of a stir within the immediate neighborhood which consists mostly of small farms and ranch houses, but has inspired widespread commentary on the Internet accusing the owner of racism and hatred.
‘The Ghost’ surprised to see his image on signs supporting Hollister...
You might wonder why the WBC interim welterweight boxing champion from Gilroy appears to be showing his support for a Hollister mayoral candidate on campaign signs cropping up in Hollister last week.
