Election 2012
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I tell this story all the time, but it’s a true one: 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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The Jefferson County town of Henderson's Volunteer Fire Department Election Dinner. Photo: David Winters
Voter voxpop: Jefferson county
Nov 06, 2012 — Jefferson County voters Kent Collier, of Evans Mills, Stephen LaFontaine, of Chaumont, Sue Lail, of Cape Vincent, and Jeff Miller, of Evans Mills, talk about what candidates and issues motivated their votes on Election Day. Go to full article
Election day complicated by Sandy in some parts of North Country
Nov 06, 2012 — People in places like Ohio and Michigan say they're waiting hours in line to vote. Polling places around the North Country report a busy election day.
Julie Grant spoke with voters outside the polling place at Canton Central Senior High School. Go to full article
Julie Grant spoke with voters outside the polling place at Canton Central Senior High School. Go to full article
Socialism and Liberation presidential candidate looks to advance cause, not win election
Nov 06, 2012 — Third party candidates generally don't get much publicity and most of the time, they don't get enough votes to make a difference in a presidential election.
But advancing the cause is reason enough for one third party candidate to run. Peta Lindsay is the candidate of the party of Socialism and Liberation. Go to full article
But advancing the cause is reason enough for one third party candidate to run. Peta Lindsay is the candidate of the party of Socialism and Liberation. Go to full article
Cuomo eases rules for displaced voters
Nov 06, 2012 — Governor Cuomo says he'll suspend some normal voting rules Election Day to allow New Yorkers displaced by Hurricane Sandy to vote in a different polling place. Go to full article
Keene students' forum explores six US political parties
Keene Valley, NY, Nov 06, 2012 — Students at Keene Central School hosted a robust discussion of political issues from the perspective of the six political parties on the presidential ballot in New York state... Go to full article
State senate fight down to the wire, complicated by Sandy
Rensselaer, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — Tuesday's elections will decide which party, Republicans, or Democrats, control the State Senate. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is further complicating matters, with... Go to full article
Reporter's roundtable: Election 2012
Canton, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — We are coming down to the wire of the 2012 election. In the Nation, New York State, and the North Country, much could change between this morning and Wednesday morning.... Go to full article
Outside money plays big role in NY-21 campaign
Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — The latest report from the independent campaign watchdog group Open Secrets shows that Republican Matt Doheny has drawn... Go to full article
NY21: Does Bill Owens have Main Street biz cred?
Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — In these final days of the 2012 election, we're looking at the business backgrounds of the two top candidates for the North Country's House seat.
Democrat Bill... Go to full article
Democrat Bill... Go to full article
Super PAC money may influence VT elections
Burlington, VT, Nov 05, 2012 — There's not a lot of drama in Vermont elections this year. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic Peter Shumlin are up for reelection and enjoy widespread support.... Go to full article
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