Mike Luckovich’s political cartoon in today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Big Day
January 29th, 2008, 8:34 am by patrickdonohueIt is a huge day here in the state of Florida and I thought I would encourage everyone registered here in the state to get out there and cast your ballot. Here in Destin, there’s no shortage of items to vote on with the statewide property tax amendment, the Presidential primary and the City Council elections all up for vote. I will be watching the television tonight with much anticipation to see the results.
For the Republicans, I really think it will be a toss-up between Romney and McCain. The winner will win by no more than 3 percentage points. A latest Rasmussen poll showed McCain and Romney knotted at 31 percent. There will be no early winner here, particularly with historically conservative Northwest Florida’s polls closing an hour later than the rest of the state.
On the Democratic side, the latest polls show Clinton with a double digit lead, to the tune of 19 percent according to a poll released earlier this morning. While the win in Florida is largely representative of nothing, as the DNC has stripped Florida of its delegates for moving their primary up without permission, a win in Florida would be big for Clinton after getting mopped up in South Carolina. I’d look for Clinton to win today but by less than the 19 and 25 percent the polls have projected. I’m guessing more than like 10 to 12 percent.
With the race tightening, Super Tuesday (Feb. 5) is still huge for the candidates with 22 states holding primaries including California and New York. If nothing else, the early primary appears to have weeded out the gaggle of candidates in the race initially. It appears, and today’s election will go a long way in solidifying, that both parties have essentially a two-man race.
End of the Week post
January 18th, 2008, 8:50 am by patrickdonohueWork week has come to an end here at The Log. Busy week, lots happening hence the lack of posts. A couple thoughts on Giuliani’s visit yesterday. Thanks to his staff for making the visit pretty much a breeze for the press, particularly our photographer who got some great stuff at yesterday’s event. Regardless of whether or not Giuliani wins the nomination or the presidency he is arguably one of the most prominent figures in modern U.S. history and to hear him speak atop a bench at The Donut Hole was a little surreal. I can imagine others in attendance felt similarly.
I was happy to read in USAToday that voter enthusiasm is up and it really leaves one with the impression that this is going to be one of those landmark elections like when Kennedy was elected in 1960. I try to stay apolitical in my work and kind of keep my political views entirely separate from my professional work but I like what Barack Obama’s candidacy means for the advancement of race relations in our country. If nothing else, we need change and I like thc change that his presidency represents. Judging from the stories I’ve read, a lot of other people feel similarly inspired.
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Playoff picks
NEW ENGLAND over San Diego
GREEN BAY over New York
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A word of advice to Pac Man Jones….
STAY OUT OF STRIP CLUBS, DOOFUS
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Weekend Watching..
Eastern Promises
Pan’s Labyrinth
