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I heard on the radio yesterday that a few of the political pundits are saying, "....should the President delay the election because of Hurricane Sandy?" It's amazing to me how little some of these public figures know about the system, and how foolish they make themselves look! The election date is set by congress to support the electoral college process, and it is up to each state to determine how their electoral votes are to be cast to support the action of the House of Representatives in their session ordinarily held January 6 following the election. The Constitution, as amended, defines the election process, and no individual can modify the schedule, regardless what Mother Nature does. If the electoral college cannot complete their actions, then the responsibility shifts to the House, as I recall.

Originally Posted by rspears

I heard on the radio yesterday that a few of the political pundits are saying, "....should the President delay the election because of Hurricane Sandy?" It's amazing to me how little some of these public figures know about the system, and how foolish they make themselves look! The election date is set by congress to support the electoral college process, and it is up to each state to determine how their electoral votes are to be cast to support the action of the House of Representatives in their session ordinarily held January 6 following the election. The Constitution, as amended, defines the election process, and no individual can modify the schedule, regardless what Mother Nature does. If the electoral college cannot complete their actions, then the responsibility shifts to the House, as I recall.

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That would call for a'nudder one of dem "Executive Orders" then, wouldn't it?

If they wanted to change the date they'd have to ammend the constitution, There is no one in congress now so it can't be done. That is not leagely

I came across this 'news' website a couple weeks ago. Very right wing/conservative but worth a quick look : ( Weasel Zippers | Scouring the bowels of the internet | Weasel Zippers) as some of the stories are not necessarily on any paper's front page but of interest

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what do you guys think about now that the pres has left the area the news channels have discovered that Staten Island is a messsss???????????????(completely looked over by all the officials))))))))))

i still feel it is a failed administration . look to the percentage of eligible workers employed. the true employment record. it has been in a downward spiral since 07 and has not even slowed.

you guys down there in Texas just need more cotton fields and then you could import cotton pickers from Chicago-----

I know - I'm being nasty again, but I wonder how in that HUGELY Democrat area those poor folks feel about all of their (un)helpful elected officials, starting from Obama right on down to the local ward healer. They are really getting lots of help. NOT!!! Bloomberg at least told Obama to stay away so the emergency people could concentrate on their jobs. So, Obama blows into New Jersey, wanders around for an hour, screwing up recovery efforts, makes some useless pronouncements then takes off for Las Vegas and points West to campaign with the rich and famous - bleeeeeh, barf

pardon me if i dont get all warm and fuzzy about obama. texas has gone through one of the most horrible droughts in years plus out state damn near burnt to the ground more than once. we got 0 help from washington. so i applaud governor good hair for telling obama where to stick it .

of course the TFR(temporary flight restrictions) also shut down all other flights in the area even for the resque helos------and the fact that he flew 130 miles on AF1 instead of just going up there on Marine ONE----------

Some "inspiring" headlines from Drudge @ ~3:15 today. Kinda startling statistics and information:

OCTOBER UNEMPLOYMENT UP: 7.9%...

RATE HIGHER THAN WHEN OBAMA TOOK OFFICE...

President Faces Voters With Highest Unemployment Of Any Incumbent Since FDR...

ROMNEY: 'Sad reminder economy at virtual standstill'...

Incomes Continue to Decline...

Long-Term Rate Rises to 40.6%...

Blacks to 14.3%...

Food Stamp Growth 75X Greater than Job Creation... BIDEN: 'There's Never Been A Day In The Last Four Years I've Been Proud To Be His Vice President'...

BETTER OFF: Real estate value of White House jumps to $284.9 million...

Congress investigates 'excessively lavish' state dinners...

OBAMA: 'VOTING IS BEST REVENGE'...

Pentagon sends secret special ops troops to hunt attackers in Libya...

Military Trucks to Serve as Election Day Polling Places...

9-Year-Old Boy at Michelle O Rally: 'If Romney Wins, We'll Be Going Back to the Crop Fields'..

'Let's Win This Motherfu**er!': White House Official Delivers Shock Speech..


DRUDGE REPORT 2012® (these may be gone if you wait too long)

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But most of all, thankfully all the political ads, lies, exaggerations, and spin will be over in four more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

But most of all, thankfully all the political ads, lies, exaggerations, and spin will be over in four more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well at least the ads will be over... There's at least that to be thankful for.

Originally Posted by rspears

Well at least the ads will be over... There's at least that to be thankful for.

........that is until Primary Season starts in the spring, then a few months later, the election signs and ads start all over. Our town has ordinances on sign size and when they can be put up. Some candidates try to hedge on both - doesn't work. I only wish the phone calls and radio/tv ads would vanish forever.

Due to some redistricting (gerrymandering?) we were doubly blessed with 2 primaries this year, but we ended up with a better and incumbant state assemblyman and senator/candidate but an unqualified neophyte for a US Congress candidate. I'm tired of this now

Wish I could "LIKE" several times