Not A Problem in Iowa City!
Political Wire: "The latest NBC/WSJ poll found that young people much less enthusiastic about voting in the midterm elections than older people. Just 35% of those 18-34 years-olds are enthusiastic about the midterm elections, versus 65% of seniors."
586 yesterday at the new campus rec center...
30 Eylül 2010 Perşembe
28 Eylül 2010 Salı
Reasons for Hope
Reasons for Hope
Yeah, those two weekend Register polls sucked. But I've found some stuff to feel positive about:
That excellent Democratic absentee mailing that hit mailboxes Saturday. Watch that already big Democratic absentee lead grow.
Look for record-smashing early turnout here in the People's Republic, driven by a big assist from the bar age issue. An unbelievable 1,319 voters cast ballots at the Burge Hall satellite site today, smashing the old record of 945 set at the same place in the 2007 city election, the last time the bar issue was on the ballot. They may have skipped the uncontested city council races that year, but are they really gonna skip governor and senator? And who does that help in a 70% Obama county?
Speaking of whom, Barack seems to have gotten his mojo back, with a Madison rally (People's Republic of Dana County) that was reminiscent of 2008... hey, Mr. President, I know you went straight from Mad City to Des Moines, but next time can you stop by the Ped Mall and Pentacrest again for old time's sake?
I know the Reg had Roxanne down 30, but GOP leaning Rasmussen has her down 18, and Tom Vilsack came back from worse.
Out of state, a new poll has Joe Sestak down by 5 in the Senate race... and the Admiral is the ultimtate strong closer. He came from behind in 2006, he came from behind against Arlen Specter.
My parents are my test case; pure Wisconsin independents who've voted for more winners than I have. And they're saying "we can't let that idiot Johnson beat our Russ Feingold."
The so called enthusiasm gap is closing.
And Lynda Waddington sums all this up better than I can and without the bullet points.
Yeah, those two weekend Register polls sucked. But I've found some stuff to feel positive about:
27 Eylül 2010 Pazartesi
26 Eylül 2010 Pazar
2010 JCDems BBQ
Near-Full Democratic slate on hand for Johnson County fundraiser
Governor Chet Culver offered a defiant and energetic response to the Des Moines Register poll showing him 19 points behind Republican Terry Branstad.
"In 35 days we're gonna win this election," he told Johnson County Democrats gathered for the county party's annual fall barbecue. "I don't care what the pollsters say, I believe in you, the voters." (These particular voters, perhaps; the state's Democratic stronghold gave Culver 68 percent support four years ago.)
"In my objective opinion the choice is clear, said the governor. "But we have some work to do. We need to make Iowans know we've gotten the job done."
"We're focused on the future, not the failed promises of Terry Branstad," Culver said. "That's why we're going to win. We're not going back."
"Not Going Back" was the theme of the day echoed by nearly every speaker. It was a nice one stop shop for the Democratic slate's message, as speakers included the entire statewide ticket save Roxanne Conlin, as well as Congressman Dave Loebsack and one of Johnson County's own, Iowa Democratic Party chair Sue Dvorsky.
My full write up of speakers is at the Register. Pics at Facebook.
Governor Chet Culver offered a defiant and energetic response to the Des Moines Register poll showing him 19 points behind Republican Terry Branstad.
"In 35 days we're gonna win this election," he told Johnson County Democrats gathered for the county party's annual fall barbecue. "I don't care what the pollsters say, I believe in you, the voters." (These particular voters, perhaps; the state's Democratic stronghold gave Culver 68 percent support four years ago.)
"In my objective opinion the choice is clear, said the governor. "But we have some work to do. We need to make Iowans know we've gotten the job done."
"We're focused on the future, not the failed promises of Terry Branstad," Culver said. "That's why we're going to win. We're not going back."
"Not Going Back" was the theme of the day echoed by nearly every speaker. It was a nice one stop shop for the Democratic slate's message, as speakers included the entire statewide ticket save Roxanne Conlin, as well as Congressman Dave Loebsack and one of Johnson County's own, Iowa Democratic Party chair Sue Dvorsky.
My full write up of speakers is at the Register. Pics at Facebook.
24 Eylül 2010 Cuma
Culver to JCDems BBQ
Culver to JCDems BBQ
Add one more speaker to the BBQ program:
Add one more speaker to the BBQ program:
Our annual BBQ will be SUNDAY SEPT 26 in Bulding C of the Johnson County Fairgrounds
Doors open at 3:30, Program at 4:00
GOVERNOR CULVER will attend and is expected to speak early in the program.
This is traditionally the largest gathering of the year Democrats in Johnson County.
BBQ pork, vegetarian lasagna, homemade desserts, silent auction featuring political memorabilia.
For BBQ reservations available online at www.jcdems.org
Or call 337-8683 (337-VOTE)
Get you tickets now for the annual Johnson County Fall BBQ with featured speakers:
Governor Chet Culver
Representative Dave Loebsack
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky
State Attorney General Tom Miller
Secretary of State Michael Mauro
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald
Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke
State Auditor Candidate Jon Murphy
Friday Clips
Friday Clips
The big event on the local political calendar is the JCDems BBQ Sunday:
Dave Loebsack gets a mention in this history of write-in campaigns, but it's an inaccurate mention; Loebsack was in fact nominated at a party convention.
(Friendly advice: Serious write-in campaigns? Part of democracy, I've voted for one myself. Frivolous write-ins? All you're doing is making the little old ladies at the polls who've already worked an extremely long day stay even later to tally your Mickey Mouse. And why is it always Disney characters?)
And some funny maps about what Europeans think of each other.
The big event on the local political calendar is the JCDems BBQ Sunday:
WHEN: Doors open at 3:30, Program at 4:00Remember a couple days back the story about vote suppression in Wisconsin? More delails are out and guess who the target is. That's right: students.
LOCATION: Building C Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Featured speakers:
Congressman Dave Loebsack
Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Sue Dvorsky
State Attorney General Tom Miller
Secretary of State Michael Mauro
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald
Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke
State Auditor Candidate Jon Murphy
Dave Loebsack gets a mention in this history of write-in campaigns, but it's an inaccurate mention; Loebsack was in fact nominated at a party convention.
(Friendly advice: Serious write-in campaigns? Part of democracy, I've voted for one myself. Frivolous write-ins? All you're doing is making the little old ladies at the polls who've already worked an extremely long day stay even later to tally your Mickey Mouse. And why is it always Disney characters?)
And some funny maps about what Europeans think of each other.
23 Eylül 2010 Perşembe
Dems lead in first day Johnson County Voting
What Enthusiasm Gap?!?
There was no lack of enthusiasm, in either mood or numbers, for Johnson County Democrats on Day One of voting.
The Fearless Leader, Iowa Democratic Party chair Sue Dvorsky, rallied the troops at HQ before heading over to the auditor's office. She was Voter Number 1 in 2008; this year the honors went to daughter Caroline Dvorsky, casting her first ever vote. (The Gazette has more).
The numbers for the day at the office were 101 Democrats to 22 Republicans, 10 independents and a Green.
Just up the road at the Iowa City Library, 219 ballots dropped in the box (including mine). The score was 116 Democrats to 48 Republicans, 53 independents and a couple Libertarians.
The satellite schedule doesn't let up between now and election day.
There was no lack of enthusiasm, in either mood or numbers, for Johnson County Democrats on Day One of voting.
The Fearless Leader, Iowa Democratic Party chair Sue Dvorsky, rallied the troops at HQ before heading over to the auditor's office. She was Voter Number 1 in 2008; this year the honors went to daughter Caroline Dvorsky, casting her first ever vote. (The Gazette has more).
The numbers for the day at the office were 101 Democrats to 22 Republicans, 10 independents and a Green.
Just up the road at the Iowa City Library, 219 ballots dropped in the box (including mine). The score was 116 Democrats to 48 Republicans, 53 independents and a couple Libertarians.
The satellite schedule doesn't let up between now and election day.
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