Pennsylvania Election Results 2012
The Keystone State helped Barack Obama win re-election in what was a good night for Democrats across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania helped President Barack Obama win re-election as U.S. Sen. Bob Casey fended off a feisty challenge from Republican coal magnate Tom Smith in what turned out to be a big night for Democrats in the Keystone State.
Democrats held the lead in three state row office races as of 2:30 a.m. Wednesday with close to 98 percent of the vote in, according to unofficial results.
Kathleen Kane, a former assistant district attorney from Lackawanna County, made history by becoming the first Democrat and first woman to be elected as the state's attorney general. The Republican candidate, David Freed, is a two-term district attorney in Cumberland County.
Democrat Eugene DePasquale of York leads Republican John Maher of Allegheny in the auditor general race.
Democratic incumbent Treasurer Rob McCord of Montgomery County won a second term by defeating Republican Diana Irey Vaughan, a county commissioner from Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania.
2012 ELECTION RESULTS (98.82 percent reporting)
| Race | Democratic Candidates | Results | Republican Candidates | Results |
| U.S. President |
Obama-Biden |
2,864,619 | Romney-Ryan | 2,580,543 |
| U.S. Senate |
Bob Casey |
2,899,659 | Tom Smith | 2,417,029 |
| PA Attorney General |
Kathleen Kane |
3,005,522 |
David Freed | 2,227,836 |
| PA Auditor | Eugene DePasquale | 2,623,291 |
John Maher | 2,454,802 |
| PA Treasurer | Robert McCord | 2,762,278 |
Diana Irey Vaughan | 2,315,845 |
Election Day was busy in eastern Pennsylvania with reports of problems and controversy and several polling places.
In Easton, signs appeared offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to voter fraud convictions. A constable for Easton’s 10th ward removed one such sign staked into the ground after consulting with an elections attorney on site. The Pennsylvania Commercial Action Network, the same group that posted “Replace ObamaCare” billboards around the state, made the signs.
ID Requests
Many Easton voters also reported poll workers asking for their IDs, even though IDs are not required for this election cycle under the law.
Matthew Keeler, press secretary for the PA Department of State, said that's part of the plan. "Voters are not required to show an ID or to have one, but they are going to be asked if they have one by poll workers."
"We view this as a soft rollout for when Pennsylvania's voter ID law is in full effect next year," Keeler said.
Voters in Newtown encountered two large signs that said “Please Have Your Photo ID Ready." A member of the local Democratic Party said she encountered the signs at 7 a.m. at the entrance to the polling line and that some people were leaving because they did not have an ID. No one at the polling place, including the election judge, claimed responsibility for posting the signs.
Challenges for Voters and Poll Watchers
In Philadelphia, Republican officials alleged that Democrats prevented 75 Republican poll watchers from accessing polling places in overwhelmingly Democratic districts. Democrats denied this, but said the poll watchers main goal wasn’t to monitor potential voter fraud, but to suppress the vote and lower turnout. A judge ordered that the poll watchers be reinstated.
In Phoenixville, a Republican poll watcher challenged the eligibility of a voter who had an “inactive” voter registration status because he hadn’t voted in five years. The man left, later returned to the polling place with his ID and was able to cast his ballot.
Viral Touchscreen Video
There also have been technical issues with voting in Pennsylvania. One voter posted this video on Youtube of a touchscreen machine apparently incorrectly registering his vote for President Barack Obama as a vote for Mitt Romney.
Hurricane Sandy is also causing problems at the polls. In Philadelphia County, commissionersstruggled to process 28,000 new registrations that came in after the hurricane caused election offices to shut down for two days.
In Montgomery County, Democratic County Commissioners Josh Shapiro, Leslie Richards, and their Republican colleague Bruce Castor said Tuesday afternoon that Election Day in the county is proceeding smoothly.
Voters Asked About Their Party Affiliation
Voters in Nazareth, Northampton County told Patch they were put off by a woman - possibly an RNC poll watcher - who asked them questions inside a polling place at Gracedale Nursing Home.
Voter Mark Cloeren said, "There was an RNC rep in the voting room asking each voter 'Republican or Democrat?' After a bit of a discussion she said she was asking whether you were registered one way or the other. But it came across more like she wanted to know how you were voting."
Another resident said the woman continued to talk with voters if they told her they were Republican. A thid voter told Patch he found the situation odd and uncomfortable.
The woman was not at the polls when a Patch editor went there. The judge of elections at the poll told Patch she didn't hear any politicking in the room and didn't know who appointed the woman.
Any party or political organization is entitled to have watchers at any primary or election.
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Original Report:
Influential Pennsylvania political insiders differ on the key to winning the Keystone State for President Barack Obama or former Gov. Mitt Romney.
Republicans say the role of undecided and independent voters will be key to a Romney win, while Democrats say turning out their base is the top priority for Obama, according to Red Keystone/Blue Keystone surveys by Patch.
(50 Republicans and 29 Democrats replied to the surveys, which were sent to local officials, candidates and party leaders)
Here's how the replies broke down:
Republicans on what's more important
- 13 - Get out the base
- 35 - Convince undecided/independent voters
Democrats on what's more important
- 21 - Get out the base
- 6 - Convince undecided/independent voters
Who will win Pennsylvania?
Democrats were far more unified than GOP in their opinion of who will win Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven said Obama, while just two said Romney. Eighteen Republicans said Obama and 32 said Romney.
Who had the best ground game and ad campaign?
Democrats and Republicans both largely supported their candidate on the question of who ran the best campaign. Patch asked survey takers to assess the campaigns regardless of the respondent's partisan preference.
How did Pa. vote in 2008 presidential race?
In 2008, Pennsylvania voted Democratic with nearly 3.3 million voters, or 55 percent, casting ballots for the Obama-Biden team. Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin earned nearly 2.7 million votes. According to statistics collected by the Pennsylvania Department of State office, voter turnout tallied about 68.4 percent in 2008.
Here's a sampling of comments from our surveys:
Republicans
- I think the results will be extremely close and will be based on turnout, yet at the same time, I believe the local elections down the ballot will be affected in results by the amount of times a person is willing to switch parties. They will for president, but the questions remains, when will they change back to their party?
- If Pennsylvania goes to Romney, it's going to be an early election night. Looks like team R and R may have caught the president flatfooted.
- Republicans will increase House margin from 12-7 to 13-5
- Record voter turnout in GOP areas, average turnout in Dem areas.
- I think voters are disappointed with how things have gone the past four years and will make that frustration heard at the polls on Tuesday.
Democrats
- The presidential campaign has been lackluster in Pennsylvania. Obama felt that this was his state from the beginning, and Romney has not been highly involved until recently.
- While I believe the enthusiasm for President Obama has diminished a bit since the 2008 election, I'm not seeing much enthusiasm at all for Gov. Romney.
- I think Casey, Kane and McCord will win. Auditor General will be a nail biter and, unfortunately, I believe [U.S. Rep.] Mark Critz is going to lose. I think the Democrats will pick up a total of 4-6 seats in the State House and 1 in the State Senate.
- Pennsylvania must institute an early voting program - similar to 37 other states.
- I am distressed and, quite frankly, disgusted with the influence of the Super PACs on this election. Money should not buy a candidate an office and these Super PACs exist only to use their dollars to buy the office for the candidate of their choice. Their ads are, in many cases, misleading and misinformed. If those individuals have so much money, why don't they use it to help people rather than work to tear our country apart with their rhetoric?
Katherine
7:19 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Well, here we go! More half-truths and not the whole truth. THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT. Hello, that was a SCREAM! Get Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green) on this PA Election Results 2012 article. If fact, anyone who did not see the final Presidential third party debate last night between Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein has a civic duty to watch it before going to vote today. Be a loyal American, and make sure you, your family and friends watch and listen to the Free and Equal Election Debate Replay right now. It is an historic and enlightening debate, and sheds much-needed light on old problems for America and American citizens. It can still be viewed online at the Free and Equal Elections website.
http://freeandequal.org/?v=1
Byron Varvarigos
10:40 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Bless your heart! Just to let you know I did see the debate and loved both Johnson and Stein, who put in perspective the (rather small, I think) differences between the major parties. But they won't even be recognized much less have a chance of winning or even getting a newsworthy percentage. So I shall be pragmatic, not Quixotic, and cast my vote for the 'lesser of two evils'. : ) sigh...
Ron Beitler
11:06 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
If this wasnt so close or I knew PA wasn't going to be in play I would have voted for Johnson. Too close... too likely PA will maybe matter this year.
Katherine
7:32 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Also, if the military is setting up trailers or temporary polling sites with polling booths in storm ravaged areas of NY and NJ and elsewhere, they better have computers on site there too on which storm victims can view the he final Presidential third party debate last night between Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green) before voting. The military has a civic duty of it's own in overseeing and ensuring that computers are available for every storm victim to watch this third party final debate before voting. Every American has a civic duty to watch this final third party Free and Equal Election Debate before voting today. Be a loyal American citizen, and make sure you, your family and friends watch and listen to the Free and Equal Election Debate Replay right now. And, make sure it is available to anyone you know who is still without electricity. Invite them to watch the debate on your computer. It is an historic and enlightening debate, and sheds much-needed light on old problems for America and American citizens. It can still be viewed online at the Free and Equal Elections website.
http://freeandequal.org/?v=1
morgen
7:42 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Right on, Katherine!
.
7:44 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Just heard there was a rash of Obama sign thefts in the area....I usually don't care about that kind of thing but the right wing nuts are starting to get scary. I am getting concerned what these sick SOBs will do after Romney loses tonight.
Andrew Wilt
9:00 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Richard H. - You're not worried about left wing nuts should Obama lose? You're not concerned about what those sick SOBs will do if Obama loses tonight?
ed r.
9:21 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Andrew, they'll probably just smoke a bunch of weed and blog about it on huffpo and dailykos... No threat there.
Crestor Januvia
11:25 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
They'll do nothing. It's the democratic base that does all the rioting and looting. Most criminals are democrats. Most people in prison would vote democrat if they could. Democratic party has almost 100% of the useless bums in the country. You are the party of useless takers, union dim wits, dumb ass teachers, construction union wankers, and liberal arts majors with low paying jobs. The party of the jealous... the bums..... the unproductive.... the takers..... the slackers.... which one are you Richard? Probably unemployed union whacko.
ed r.
12:09 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
"Crestor", you are a disgusting, hate filled, and pitiful excuse for a human being
Truth
2:30 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Crestor: And yet, the Obama signs are the ones getting stolen.
Earnest
3:23 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Richard H. - I think you go to far. - Just reporting the rash of Obama sign thefts in the area is sufficient. Those that are concerned or have had personal property violated should report it to the police.
morgen
7:54 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wow! Richard.. That's really sad and disappointing that people would do that. It really speaks to the level of fear they must be feeling, to resort to such behavior. It's like we're voting for High School Homecoming Queen!
Anonymous
8:11 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Richard, I am sure that you have very good intentions to pass along that story that you heard..but unless you actually see who stole them and even know that they are repubs then you are not informed. Everyone knows that the name signs are worthless. They have NO affect at all on the polls. Big waste of money so why steal them. Think about which side will really cause havoc if their man does not get voted in. Really....so many democrats are either out of work or collecting welfare, they have much more time on their hands to be stealing worthless signs. The "rich" repubs are mostly out working to help pay for the welfare roles. So, unless you see the crime and know if the people stealing are even registered voters or just teens out for a "kick" ....do not report it as right wing nuts. That is just sad reporting and no news at all.
.
9:15 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Considering two of my neighbors (one across the street on one on the right) woke up this morning to see their Obama signs gone and I saw them with my own eyes last night, I think I can speak to that theft. I also spoke with some people out in East Pikeland who had signs stolen last night. It appears some people drove around late last night and stole Obama signs. While I agree it won't make a bit of difference, I think it shows how pathetic the right wing has become as they realize that their man Romney is going to lose tonight. Their racism and hate is sickening!
Ike
9:42 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Hey ,Dick H. You should get a job after the election,, maybe you wont be so wako ..You really went off the DEEP EDGE here.....
Crestor Januvia
11:28 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Some Romney signs were stolen in my area. So there. Both sides are doing it. Most likely, a bunch of kids being raised by some welfare bum, and future welfare bums themselves. The people in my neighborhood work, so you don't see too many Obama signs....
Positive Thinker
12:36 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Those name signs do have an affect. I saw 15 signs in a row for Smith, so I voted against him because that was a waste.
Earnest
3:17 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Anonymous, - Every Democrat that I personally know or have met all across this great country of ours have jobs, pays taxes, belongs to religious organizations, have beautiful families, have family members who have served or are serving in the military, and volunteer in their communities.
You know the history of the world contains many hateful and dangerous people who were responsible for many deaths and wars by placing groups of people into categories, demeaning them and blaming them for the problems of their country or world.
Katherine
8:24 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
More blaather!
morgen
8:27 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
While I think it would be all too easy to get into political debates here, I think the main point people were making was that as citizens, we mistakingly think we have only two choices. I think that leads to frustration and anger. I'm not sure that Democrats would be stealing Obama signs.. Especially because most Democrats would be in support of Obama. So, that may not be accurate. Also, I think that unemployment and welfare and poverty are issues that all people are struggling with.. Not just Democrats.. We're talking about issues of humanity.. Not politics.
Lynn
8:28 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Once again, If you wish to make a biased comment, please be sure you include your name, and not hide behind anonymous.....at least Richard uses his name
Maynard G Krebs
9:29 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
And how do you know that Richard is his or her real name? I'm not about to give out my name so some crackpot can pay me a visit.
Crestor Januvia
11:57 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Gee... coming with somebody with the screen name "Lynn".... derp....
morgen
8:37 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I also think we should identify ourselves in some way, but I do understand wanting to be anonymous considering how heated political debates can get. Some folks who take a comment to heart might go snooping on someone's FB page, etc.. So I respect that need for privacy. Especially when you have a strong opinion that may be unpopular or viewed as antagonistic..
Nicole Turner
8:47 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES EXIST! What the hell?
.
9:26 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
What is your point? If you like Gary Johnson, vote for him. What the hell?
Katherine
9:48 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
MUST read:
"Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office"
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/
NJarhead
1:06 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
That's a blog! Ignore.
Ken
10:07 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
If you actually look at his policies, Obama is Bush III. Gitmo, more foreign wars, endless cronyism, "extra" legal policies etc. The actual comparison of the two men, policy wise, is frightening.
We need to end the two party stranglehold and take back our country. Vote Green. Vote Jill Stein.
Mr. Independent Voter
12:50 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama didn't start any war in Libya. The Libyans started it themselves to get rid of Quadaffi or did you miss that little fact, and we had no boots on the ground during it either.
Earnest
3:43 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Get the money out and third party candidates may have a chance. None of the third party candidates will win the Presidential election and therefore, I have voted for the candidate that is focused on inclusiveness and a broader picture of our country and the world.
OMG
10:25 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
If you actually look at what Romney/Ryan are supporting they support WOMAN WHO ARE RAPED AND IMPREGNATED BECAUSE TO THEM ITS WHAT GOD ORDERED AND THEN THEY WANT TO STOP HELPING WOMAN, STOP ABORTIONS AND ELIMINATE BIRTH CONTROL FOR TIMES LIKE THIS. So go out and put yourself into a great depression.
Nuke
12:35 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
OMG is a walking talking point for the Democratic Party. 1) If you don't like Obama, you are a racist. 2) If you like Romney/Ryan, you hate women.
OMG, turn off MSNBC and go for a walk. Try to come up with your own thoughts.
Ken
12:41 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
But how can you vote for the war criminal, the baby killer Obama? he bombs schools and hospitals!! End the endless warmongering of the United States! End two party gridlock! Vote Green! Vote Jill Stein!
EARL NELSON
10:56 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
For example "I will bring our troops home in 13 months," said Obama in 2008 are they home not yet, wake up people their all liars so why not give the next liar a chance.
Earnest
3:48 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
They are coming home and it is a long process. - The Obama Administration has done more than any other administration in supporting and caring for our troops and their families.
Hugh E Rection
10:57 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Like I was born in America and am not a muslim jew-hating jackass
InFloodZone
11:07 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Don't get alarmed if you hear that the beginning votes today are mostly for Obama, it'll change after the Republicans get off work.
OMG
11:08 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Boy Hugh you are racist, very racist. Its bad enough we already know most people really mad its a black President but you are just racist for sure. Earl, he said he would bring them home, we can't just move every last one out and they have to move carefully. I don't know why you al expected thing to turn right around in 4 years when Bush had 8 years to put us in this mess. Let's get logical here. If Mitt gets in he will have our troops back at war. You think not?
Crestor Januvia
11:21 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Get your head out of your ass. It was Barney Frank and his Fannie Mae crook buddies that caused much of the mess. Obama's economy has been stagnant for 3 years. If he was ever going to get us out of this, don't you think things would have improved a bit by now?
Obama is a rank amateur who has never had a job, never created a job, and had no idea how an economy runs. He hates america, and yes, he hates Israel. He loves Muslims. Hugh is not the racist, Obama is.
Ken
12:44 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama started the war in Libya, which lead to the disgrace at our consulate. More of our troops have dies in Aghanistan than ever before! Obama bombs schools and hospitals! He is an extension of Bush.. please do not vote for his continued war mongering.. he is a war criminal! Vote for real change. Vote Green - vote Jill Stein!
Concerned Citizen
11:24 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
At the Wolf Building in the 2nd Ward, they had literature on the table stating voters had to show id, and indicating the law was in effect, and did not state it had been stayed or that you could refuse to show it.
Mr. Independent Voter
12:26 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Identification
Poll workers may ask you for a valid photo ID but you are not required to present photo ID to vote in this election.
If you do not provide the requested ID, you will be given information on the requirements for voting in 2013.
I just read a report that some PA polling places are turning away voters for not following this new voter ID law in violation of the judge's order. I hope those affected call a lawyer as soon as they get home.
Concerned Citizen
12:35 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Yes, the poll workers are allowed to ask for i.d. However there is nothing at the polls stating you are allowed to refuse. Further, they have literature on the table, in the middle of all the voting laws and election literature, stating that a new PA state law *REQUIRES* all voters to show a state issued i.d. This is absolutely false, unless you're a first time voter, and it doesn't make any such specification.
Earnest
3:54 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
If they are being turned away they should hold their ground and call the police. The police were called to a Phoenixville polling place this morning as Republican poll watchers were trying to keep a man for voting because he had not voted in the last five elections.... The man got to vote!
Mr. Independent Voter
12:39 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
They're violating the judge's order too, by deceiving folks that this is required for this election with the signs and literature they have there.
Concerned Citizen
1:04 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Indeed they are. Thats why myself and a few others have made calls to every organization we can think of including the Northampton County Election Office, local news, the Morning Call, and Bob Freeman.
Kathleen Reidy
12:42 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I was undecided until I watched a video called Obama phone! That cinched my vote for Mitt!
Mr. Independent Voter
12:46 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I guess Mitt not paying any taxes between 1996 to 2009 according to a report released yesterday on Bloomberg. com is okay with you right?
Susan
12:49 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
ALERT !!!!!
MUST read:
"Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office"
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/
NJarhead
1:06 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
That's a blog! Ignore.
Kathleen Reidy
12:52 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Where is Obama's college records? Bet he got loans for it through declaring himself a foreign student! Under Obama the national debt has gotten out of control and Obama care sucks. He was never qualified to be president and he let those people die in Libya. His record on animal rights, a subject near and dear to my heart, is depolorable. He signed legislation allowing the slaughter of horses in the USA again. Not to mention the number of wolves being murdered on a daily basis.
ed r.
1:02 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Too bad lots of other wildlife will be killed when the keystone pipeline leaks and destroys parts of the environment, But you know, go ahead and vote for a guy with a horrible environmental record so you can save a couple dozen wolves.
Rae
1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Enough of the racist tag because we don't want another four years of this administration. How about I base my vote on:
1. Unemployment higher than when Obama took office
2. Killing the coal industry, which supplies over 25% of our energy. What do you
think that will do to our electric bills?
3. Obama refused to allow the Keystone Pipeline to go through federal lands. The
pipeline would provide jobs for thousands and make us energy independent.
4. 43 million people on food stamps because there are not enough jobs.
5. How about the 1 million plus dollars spent on Michelle's vacations?
6. What about Standard & Poors downgrading our credit, for the first time ever.
7. What about the deficit @ $48,000/PERSON. You will pass that on to your kids.
Someone will have to pay it.
None of the reasons above have anything to do with color of skin. There are enough other reasons not to vote for four more!
Earnest
1:54 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Rae, Unemployment numbers are what they are not (because of President Obama) they are the result of many many years of destructive policies and the fact that those policies put the U.S. on the doorstep of a massive depression. The fact is that President Obama is the one who pulled us back from falling into a depression and we have had steady private job growth .
- Killing the coal industry? How so? The coal, oil, and gas multi-billion dollar corporations have a monopoly on energy, which is why they so vigorously oppose clean renewable energy. Simply stated they don't want competition and they are protesting capitalism. - It was Romney that shut down a coal mine.
- The Keystone Pipeline is being built for a foreign company and President Obama did NOT refuse to allow anything. There are reviews that had to be done. - Thousands of jobs... NO. Get the facts a very few permanent jobs would be created. - energy in depended...NO. All of the gas is slated to go from the refineries to Europe and China because they pay a higher price and the foreign company will make huge profits.
- The high number of people being on food stamps, most of whom are hard working Americans and much of the increased number is the result of the Governors (many who are Republicans) asked President Obama to relax the requirements to help the people in their states.
- The First Lady's "vacations" = LIE...Fact checked.
Earnest
2:06 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Rae, (Continued):
- Standard & Poors downgrade... That responsibility lays at the feet of Congress. The reason was do to the lack of confidence in their ability to govern.
- The deficit... Congress needs to approve a massive re-building of our infrastructure that is in extremely dangerous conditions, we need to invest in alternative energy sources as the rest of the world is already speeding by us and manufacturing those parts etc. will create many jobs. We need to fund educating the masses so we can compete with the rest of the world, and yes, we need to clean up and take care of our environment, because our children and grandchildren must have clean water, air, soil, and natural food not filled with hormones, antibiotics, and other chemically engineered food to be able to live healthy lives....without those things the concern of paying for a deficit is a non-issue.
Rae
1:17 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Ed, do you know who many pipelines there already are in this nation that carry all kinds of materials through them? The Keystone Pipeline already goes through private lands. It just needs the piece of federal land to be complete. Fortunately for us, America is quite capable of building a pipeline to protect lands and people. Maybe if you had sat in the mile long gas lines of the 70's, or when gas reaches over $7.00 a gallon, you'll get it. But you won't have to wait that long to feel the pinch in your pocket. Just wait until the "Clinton" tax rates come back in January under the current administration. It made a $250/month difference in my paycheck. I guess I'll have to figure out what I need to cut to cover that again.
ed r.
3:18 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Well actually what neither candidate is telling you is that you need to cut your rampant consumption and reliance on gas. Drop the gas guzzling SUV, and start biking for local trips to the store. $7.00 a gallon gas is not the presidents fault. Is all of ours for being greedy consumers.
Ike
1:45 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I just heard on msnbc that if Obama dont have a big lead by 5pm that he will lose .They said something about thats when most of the working peeps get off and will vote. ..What are they talking about?
Huge E Rection
2:20 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
What that means is that only Dems vote until 5 because they don't work. after 5, when the working people (republicans) get off, they vote
Veronica holz
2:23 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Such misinformation here. It is so easy to research facts, I encourage it. if your AGI is less than 250k, under Obama, your rate will not change except that the 2% less you have been paying the last 2 years in your payroll taxes, thanks to the stimulus, will go back into effect in Jan. Obamacare has allowed our son to get better coverage on our health insurance, and, according to the CBO, it will decrease the deficit by $100Billion in 10 years. We are all vulnerable to job loss, chronic disease, accidents and we don't have to worry about healthcare unless Romney, in fact, repels Obamacare.
Crestor Januvia
3:20 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
That was before they figured out Obamacare was going to cost TWICE what they thought. WHAT FORM OF IDIOT BELIEVES ANY OF THE ESTIMATES the government puts out. Stuff always cost 4x what they say. Obamacare was supposed to be 800 billion over 4 years, then they revised it to 1.6 TRILLION. IT WILL ACTUALLY COST 6 TRILLION. AND WE WILL BE BROKE. WE WILL BE LIKE GREECE. BROKE. NO SERVICES. FINISHED. All because you STUPID democrats can't figure out that Obama has us on an unsustainable trajectory toward 70% of the citizens living off government. MORONS.
Huge E Rection
2:30 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
who gives a crap about your son?
Earnest
2:58 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I care about Veronica's son just as I care about everyone else's children!
ed r.
3:20 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
"I decided to change my vote based on the ignorant rantings of some idiot online hiding behind a childish username that isn't even funny to an 8th grader" said nobody, ever.
Haywood Joublomie
3:24 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
actually, doper, i think an 8th grader might find that funny. why npt go ask some of your 30 year old 8th grade friends
Veronica holz
3:40 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wow, I can't keep up with your witty reparte!
Sparkling Cyanide
4:46 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I care about her son and everybody else's children. I am a mother of three. I understand
Ken
2:39 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Please - a vote for Obama is a vote for the right. He is no different that Bush and only minorly different than Romney! Change the status quo - vote Green. Obama is no more a liberal than Cheney. Be strong, be proud - vote Green. Vote Jill Stein!
Don't drink the two party kool-aid - think for yourself! Vote Green! Vote Jill Stein!
Huge E Rection
2:41 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
yeah, she has a shot.
Haywood Joublomie
3:20 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
@Ed Doper, go hug a tree, and we know you're bald
ed r.
3:21 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Aww how cute another angry right winger who is hiding behind a stupid name thinks I actually care.
Haywood Joublomie
3:22 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
naw, you dont care, thats why you ignored me...oh, wait, NOT
Rae
3:34 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Earnest, I won't convince you that Obama needs to accept responsibility for what has happened under his watch. You are misinformed on Obama not allowing the pipeline to go through federal lands. Under his EPA, the coal industry will be regulated out of business. As for renewable energy, are you talking about the following companies who got taxpayer money:
1. Solyndra - 500 Million
2. Beacon Power - 43 Million
3. A123 Systems - 248 Million
4. Abount Solar - 400 million
These are some of the companies Obama gave our (my) tax dollars to. What right does he have to gamble my tax dollars on his "hunches."
Rae
3:35 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Earnest, by the way, all of the four above are bankrupt.
Abraham
4:07 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Rae, actually five different renewable energy companies that the Obama administration extended loan guarantees went bankrupt. That's 5 out of a total of 63 - roughly an 8% failure rate.
Compare that rate to the Bain Capital success rate under Romney. During Romney's tenure at Bain, 23% of the companies in which Bain invested went bankrupt - three times the rate.
Haywood Joublomie
3:37 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
thats only the tip of the iceberg.....what's going to come out after he is reelected is how much he gave to the Muslim Brotherhood....
Rae
3:56 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Ed, I drive a Ford Fusion Hybrid. How is it you think you know anything about me?
ed r.
4:04 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
My comment applies to the vast majority of the population at large, regardless of political persuasion.
Haywood Joublomie
4:07 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Rae, you don't get it. Doper thinks he is smarter than you....wait until his hero, Hussein Obama gets reelcted....this country is in for disaster
ed r.
4:13 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Actually I'm pretty damn sure I'm a hell of a lot smarter than some trollish toolbag who hides behind a fake name, and can't even have an intelligent argument without throwing around childish arguments. Yep, I'm way f'ing smarter than you, now get back to your trailer park, drink a six pack, and resume beating your wife while blaming minorities for why your stupid ass can't find work.
p.s. I didn't even vote for B.O, dumbass.
Christopher Donald
4:08 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
1. Regulation of the coal industry to produce cleaner coal in an environmentally more sustainable way is a realistic goal. Energy companies should be forced to use clean coal and miners should be able to work in safer conditions. How you cannot support that is beyond me.
2. There were excesses in the renewable energy investment. Whether it is criminal or just bad investment remains to be seen. However it is a fact now that the US is behind in production of renewable energy and we need to find efficient ways to encourage its use. China now owns the solar panel market... we need to regain leadership in this area.
3. Drilling is important.. but lets do it in a way so that we do not have another oil spill like we did in the Gulf.
4. Drilling in National Parks is not going to lower the price of gas. Gas prices are going up regardless due to increased demand abroad. That fact needs to be kept in the forefront of the development of a better national energy policy.
Haywood Joublomie
4:09 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Abraham, typical liberal jackass. The difference is Blowbama's was MY MONEY..
Haywood Joublomie
4:18 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
@ Ed Doper....now who's the immature jackass? How many people do you think you're fooling with that hat, you bald dumbass?
ed r.
4:31 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Dude seriously, 8th graders can do better than your insults. Your life is full of fail.
Haywood Joublomie
4:32 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
And you head is full of sunburn...
ed r.
4:33 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
no it's not, that's why I wear a hat, dumbass.
Haywood Joublomie
4:34 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
chrome dome dumbass
Haywood Joublomie
4:36 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Hey Doper.....no wonder you have no business. who is going to trust a "photographer" who tries to fool people by wearing a hat and pretending he isn't bald...
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4:40 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Haywood Joublomie = Jack Minster. What a loser....
ed r.
4:41 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I'm not pretending, it's part of my uniform as a fervent supporter of my communist brother Fidel. That way I can identify myself to all the other secret muslim communist socialist america haters as we rally around our Lord and Savior, Barack Hussein Obama. Duh. Haven't you figured that out by now.
Ed_Doper_Is_Bald
4:42 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
now how did you figure that out, Richard...I mean Dick?
ed r.
4:47 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
In other news the sky is blue, cats hate dogs, and your life is still a failure.
Also, of course I'm bald. Actually I'm completely hairless, in accordance with the rules of our Obama worshiping cult. Fortunately, your wife doesn't seem to mind.
Ed_Doper_Is_Bald
4:48 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
ohhhh, a wife shot! Very creative, doper. Next thing you know, I'm gonna tell a mom joke....Well, your Mom is so fat she has her own zip code! You bald jackass
ed r.
4:56 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I like you. You know what, lets stop the hate. You should come over and cuddle. Come on, two grown men, one completely hairless, in a warm embrace. It will do a lot to help heal the wounds of this election. Watcha say...
Jim Cardano
5:02 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
It is too bad that Romney lost. you thought SANDY was bad. It was a wake-up call to straighten out our lives. God will not put up with us much longer and the chastisement will be harsh.
We have a leader who prompts gay marriage and murdering of innocent children.
When the chastisement starts remember you heard it first hear.
Bill
1:58 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
O Voter Fraud. Was it stolen or did he win? Wish list complete. More Senators check, same sex marriage check, legalize weed check, abortion on demand check, everybody hand getting greased check, check, check.
Things that make you go Uhm...
Came across this web site that is logging the voter fraud reported and investigated by news services.
Click each link and read the articles if you have the time.
http://obamavoterfraud.blogspot.com/2012/11/barack-obama-voter-fraud-2012.html?m=1