TODAY'S BEST MIX » election 2012

Minnesota City Council Race Decided on a Coin Toss

Nick Cooper — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:38:12 +0000

The flip of a coin is used to decide a lot of things in life: Who gets the ball first in a football game, where to eat lunch, or even who gets the last candy bar. Elections don’t fall into that list, except in this case. The Star Tribune reports a city council race in Albertville, [...]

Minnesota and Wisconsin 2012 Presidential Voter Turnout Exceeds 2008

Tony Hart — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:06:49 +0000

More Minnesota and Wisconsin voters went to the polls in 2012 then they did in 2008 to decide the presidential election. Preliminary numbers suggest that Minnesota had a turn out of about 76% while about 70% of Wisconsin voters went to the polls this year. This is a new record for Minnesota as more than [...]

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:48:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Election 2012 Results for the Greater Duluth / Superior Area

Nick Cooper — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:50:19 +0000

With election day behind us, many decisions have been made around the region, state and country. See election results for the greater Duluth and Superior area here. As reported early this morning, the race for President of the United States has been decided; with Barack Obama earning another four years in the White House. Here [...]

As Election Day Goes on, Here is the Highlights of the 2012 "Bad Lip Reading" Presidential Debates [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:30:07 +0000

To celebrate election day, let’s all have a good laugh at the expense of the candidates vying for our vote in the 2012 Election. Mitt Romney and Barack Obama met for three different debates leading up to the election, with Joe Biden and Paul Ryan also meeting for one additional debate. The folks at Bad [...]

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

Just Days Until the Presidential Election, How Does the Electoral College Work and Why Do Some People Hate it and Some Love it? [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:07:19 +0000

Some are calling this the most important election of our lifetime, whether that is true or not is up for debate, but one thing is for certain, whoever wins will need to get at least 270 electoral college votes before they can move into the White House, what is the electoral college and why do some people think it's good and others say we need to change the system? Find out after the jump.

What You Need to Know Voting as a College Student in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Nick Cooper — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:50:15 +0000

As election day approaches, college students face a decision of either absentee voting in their home precinct or voting in the city they now call home – where they are going to college. What are the rules for college students voting in Minnesota and Wisconsin? Find out here: Both Minnesota and Wisconsin allows students to [...]

Where Do I Vote? Learn Where Your Polling Place is if You Are a Minnesota Resident in the Greater Duluth Area

Nick Cooper — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:30:21 +0000

The 2012 election is quickly approaching, and a lot of big decisions are up to you to vote on that will impact your neighborhood, Minnesota, and the country. Know where you need to go on Tuesday, November 6 when it is time for you to let your voice be heard in this election. In order [...]

What Do I Need to Register to Vote in Minnesota? Learn How to Register to Vote on Election Day

Nick Cooper — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:20:08 +0000

Need to register to vote in Minnesota, but missed the 20 day minimum registration window? The State of Minnesota allows voters to register at their polling place on Election Day. Learn what serves as proof of residency and how to register here. In order to register at your polling place on Election Day, the Minnesota [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

See What is On the Ballot to Vote on in the Greater Duluth Minnesota Area in the 2012 Election

Nick Cooper — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:57:51 +0000

The 2012 election is fast approaching, with many big decisions to be made by the voting public. Get a look at what you’ll see on the ballot before Tuesday November 6, so you can make informed decisions on who and what you vote for. Beside voting for President of the United States, Minnesota will vote [...]

Mitt Romney's "Binders Full of Women" Debate Comment Sets Off the Internet [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:09:57 +0000

In last night's Presidential Debate, a comment Mitt Romney went viral. It's been dubbed the "Big Bird" of the second debate between President Obama and Governor Romney. There is a Facebook page called "Binders Full of Women" currently with 277,410 fans and a Tumblr page with the same name as well.

How Do I Vote? Where Do I Vote? Your Duluth/Superior Election Questions Answered

Laura Peterson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:25:59 +0000

Are you ready for election day? For some, it's an easy process. But if you've moved, if you're a first time voter, or you won't be near your polling station on Election Day, you may have questions about how to vote, where to vote, or who you're able to vote for. Here are a few helpful links for both Minnesota and Wisconsin residents to help answer those questions.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

The First Presidential Debate Gets the "Bad Lip Reading" Treatment Including Jim Lehrer Singing "Eye of the Sparrow" [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:26:19 +0000

As Americans get ready to watch Vice Presidential candidates Paul Ryan and Joe Biden duke it out on Thursday night in Danville, KY, the internet is graced with a humorous look at the first Presidential debate of 2012. The guys from Bad Lip Reading are back, offering a funny look back at last week’s debate. Funny [...]

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:05:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET yesterday (October 3) from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the [...]

Do Presidential Candidates Who Blink Less Win the Election?

Laura Peterson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:42:33 +0000

When President Obama and Mitt Romney take the stage tomorrow in Denver for their first debate, watch their eyes, and how many times they blink–it could be a predictor as to who will win the Presidential Election. Boston College psycho-physiologist Joseph Tecce has spent decades studying the body language of presidential hopefuls. According to his [...]

Take a Quiz to Find Out Which Presidential Candidate You Side With

Laura Peterson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:03:23 +0000

Presidential Election 2012. If you’re someone who’s “into politics” then this may be an exciting time for you. I wouldn’t say I’m a political person–and mostly because I follow the simple rule of avoiding discussion on two subjects with people I’d like to remain friends with. Religion and Politics. The other reason I tend to [...]