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    Murphy, Tedisco race to be decided by absentee ballots

    Well, not so much. Even though the Republicans do have the advantage over Democrats in registration, there are a large number of unaffiliated voters in this district....almost as many as there are Democrats. The independent voters really decide the race here. Also, even though the district...
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    Murphy, Tedisco race to be decided by absentee ballots

    Tedisco conceded this afternoon. At least this won't end up like the Franken-Coleman race! I'm glad he could read the handwriting on the wall and make the right choice. Tedisco concedes; Murphy headed to Congress -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY
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    Murphy, Tedisco race to be decided by absentee ballots

    Judge's 2nd ruling awaited on validity of 1,800 contested absentee ballots | PoughkeepsieJournal.com | Poughkeepsie Journal Pretty amusing stuff, Tedisco wants all the "valid" ballots to be counted, meaning only those that have their primary residence within the district......but his own...
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    Murphy, Tedisco race to be decided by absentee ballots

    It's looking more and more like Murphy will win this election. All but one county have apparently finished recanvassing, and Murphy has a 178 vote advantage. The county that is still counting (Columbia) heavily favors Murphy. There are still about 1200 ballots that are being contested, which...
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    Obama To Alter Abortion Policy

    From the linked article (emphasis added): This executive order has nothing to do with federally funding abortions in the US.
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    The Official Minnesota Senate Recount Thread

    Have you actually watched any of the process? It has been streaming live online, including the ability to look at the actual ballot in question as the board is considering it. It appears very even handed to me.
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    Fears of a Dem crackdown lead to boom in gun sales

    Note that I didn't say anything about unsupervised either. Nor did I say that I was afraid. It is not reasonable to teach a 4 year old to shoot a gun. Ten, 12....even some kids a bit younger if they have enough maturity, yes.....FOUR, no. Teaching them young is fine, but they have to be old...
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    Fears of a Dem crackdown lead to boom in gun sales

    Am I seriously the only one who read this article and caught this? Ok, I get that they rely on game for food, but teaching a 4 year old to shoot a gun? This honestly doesn't give anyone (other than me) pause? :shock: Wow. Just wow.
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    Ban on gay marriage in CA still unclear

    I agree that it will become a federal issue, but not for that reason. I believe it is discrimination against a minority. It is just a matter of time, IMHO. Eventually, the Defense of Marriage law will be found unconstitutional. It won't be soon enough for those who are ready for it now and...
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    Obama's Message: What did you think?

    I think you hit the nail on the head. Obama's message is one of hope, and things are bad.....people are looking for some hope for the future. Obama is delivering that hope. We'll see if he can make it happen. I understand what tall is saying, I have been concerned about the same things. I...
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    Palin already wanting to spend her first porky earmark

    Wow, she continues to underwhelm me. I guess advances in autism research don't qualify as important to special needs children in her reality. She wants to fully fund IDEA; I have a special needs child so I understand and appreciate that sentiment. But it shouldn't be at the expense of...
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    Obama eliminating red/blue state mindset

    Nothing to say on the topic of the thread?:roll: From someone who is complaining about everyone going off topic on this thread, I would expect some sort of attempt to address the topic...silly me.
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    JCDC - Student Use of Cell Phones (Approved and adopted 10-13-2008)

    I'm not sure what your point is. I never said anything about this being "overreaction"?
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    Obama eliminating red/blue state mindset

    I couldn't agree more. I think there are a lot of people who are tired of the bitter partisan divide that exists. I was quite struck by the conciliatory tone that Obama used in the debates, and I think that was key to his ability to pull ahead of McCain. He doesn't have to say that he reaches...
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    JCDC - Student Use of Cell Phones (Approved and adopted 10-13-2008)

    This is the way it works in our school. If the phone is not seen/heard, there is no problem. I've been told that if the student uses the phone, it is taken away and given to the dean of students and the parent has to retrieve it. The student also receives disciplinary action for the...
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