Election 2012
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I tell this story all the time, but it’s a true one:Â When I came to the North Country thirteen years ago, someone — I can’t remember who it was — told me I’d scored the best job in the world, with one big caveat.
In a...
As the Republican Party navigates this perilous chapter in its history, the organization begins to resemble — more and more closely — the desperate, lonely protagonist in “Life of Pi.”
If you haven’t seen or read it...
In the days since Barack Obama won a second free, peaceful and fair election, capturing more than 50% of the popular vote again, a growing number of conservatives have called for their states to secede from the United States of America.
The drumbeat...
CORRECTION: Bill Owens did not vote for the Federal stimulus plan backed by Barack Obama in 2008. He didn’t take office until the next year. We regret the error. Owens did later embrace the policy, advocating for stimulus projects in...
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This is not the first time we’ve been to this dance.
NY redistricting likely headed to federal "master"
Albany, NY, Feb 16, 2012 — The legislature's newly drawn state Senate and Assembly lines, as well as new congressional lines, may be headed toward a special master appointed by a federal court. As Karen DeWitt reports, there's a pattern here. Go to full article
Assembly Dems want primaries in June
Albany, NY, Feb 14, 2012 — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Democrat, has introduced a bill that would require all of the primaries for statewide elections in the Assembly and Senate held on June 26th. That's the day that a federal judge ordered that congressional primaries be held. Karen DeWitt has more. Go to full article
Students gather to meet lawmakers, talk politics
Peru, NY, Feb 10, 2012 — NCPR kicked off election coverage with a series of stories this week. See below for more on the 23rd district race for the House of Representatives.
Politics are everywhere these days, from the bitter Republican primary fight that's playing out on our TV screens to the redistricting battle in Albany that could shake up politics right here in our own backyard. As 2012 goes on, the news and conversation will only get louder and more intense.
Most high school students can't vote, but politics plays a big role in their lives, too. And they're paying attention, at least the teens are who gathered recently in Peru to talk about government and politics. Our correspondent Sarah Harris sends this report. Go to full article
Politics are everywhere these days, from the bitter Republican primary fight that's playing out on our TV screens to the redistricting battle in Albany that could shake up politics right here in our own backyard. As 2012 goes on, the news and conversation will only get louder and more intense.
Most high school students can't vote, but politics plays a big role in their lives, too. And they're paying attention, at least the teens are who gathered recently in Peru to talk about government and politics. Our correspondent Sarah Harris sends this report. Go to full article
Greene says she's the "true" conservative in GOP primary
Sackets Harbor, NY, Feb 09, 2012 — Kellie Greene has tossed her hat into the mix of candidates seeking to defeat U.S. Rep. Bill Owens in the upcoming congressional election. The Sackets Harbor woman describes... Go to full article
Hassig challenges major parties for congress
Colton, NY, Feb 08, 2012 — A St. Lawrence County man plans to run as a Green Party candidate in the race for New York's 23rd Congressional District seat.
Donald Hassig lives in Colton. Since... Go to full article
Donald Hassig lives in Colton. Since... Go to full article
NY-23 House race could once again be shaped by national politics
Watertown, NY, Feb 07, 2012 — The 23rd district House seat that covers much of the North Country is expected to see one of the hottest election fights in the country this year.
In recent years,... Go to full article
In recent years,... Go to full article
Mark Barie, Tea Party leader, talks about upcoming race
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 27, 2012 — Mark Barie says he won't let his health stop him from waging war with his political rivals in the upcoming 23rd Congressional District campaign.
Barie, who chairs... Go to full article
Barie, who chairs... Go to full article
New legislative maps shake up Adirondack, North Country politics
Jan 27, 2012 — The legislative task force charged with drawing new political maps for New York state released its plans for the state Senate and Assembly yesterday.
The new... Go to full article
The new... Go to full article
UNYTEA president recovers health, prepares for election season
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 26, 2012 — As the country buckles down for a lengthy and volatile presidential campaign, voters in the North Country are preparing for another election in New York's 23rd Congressional... Go to full article
Reform group wants big shake up for North Country political map
Saranac Lake, NY, Dec 22, 2011 — An influential government reform group has drawn up new maps for political boundaries in New York state that would have dramatic impacts here in the North Country.
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