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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Ritchie, Tresidder face off in 48th district for state Senate
Watertown, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — The race for state Senate in the 48th district - which includes Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties - pits incumbent Republican Patty Ritchie against underdog Democrat Amy Tresidder.
Both women stress the need for state mandate relief for local communities, and for measures to boost the upstate economy, although the strategies they'd take for doing that differ. Go to full article
Both women stress the need for state mandate relief for local communities, and for measures to boost the upstate economy, although the strategies they'd take for doing that differ. Go to full article
Green Party candidate throws support to Owens
Colton, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — The results of a Siena Poll released Thursday, Nov. 1, showing the 21st Congressional race in a dead heat, has the third party candidate recognizing that he could be the spoiler. So Tuesday when Green party candidate Don Hassig enters the ballot box, he won't be voting for himself, and he's encouraging his supporters to do the same. Go to full article
Candidates make final push
Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 02, 2012 — With Election Day looming Tuesday, candidates running for office have taken to the streets, going door to door to make their final pitches to voters.
Candidates say there are still undecided voters to win over. And they're encouraging people to simply go the polls, no matter whom they support. Go to full article
Candidates say there are still undecided voters to win over. And they're encouraging people to simply go the polls, no matter whom they support. Go to full article
NY21: What's Matt Doheny's business background?
Alexandria Bay, NY, Nov 02, 2012 — The 21st District congressional race is shaping up to be the most negative and expensive political fights in North Country history.
The campaigns of Democrat Bill... Go to full article
The campaigns of Democrat Bill... Go to full article
NY21: Owens leads Doheny by one point, Siena poll finds
Watertown, NY, Nov 01, 2012 — A new poll released Thursday morning from Siena Research Institute shows a massive shift of support away from Democrat Bill Owens.
According to the survey, Matt... Go to full article
According to the survey, Matt... Go to full article
NY21: Brian Mann's conversation with Siena Pollster Steven Greenberg
Watertown, NY, Nov 01, 2012 — A new poll released Thursday morning from Siena Research Institute shows a massive shift of support away from Democrat Bill Owens. Brian Mann spoke with Siena Pollster Steven... Go to full article
Hearing from the female swing voter herself
Nov 01, 2012 — Both presidential candidates are placing a lot of their attention on women voters as the election draws near. Women make up more than 52 percent of the vote. And ... Go to full article
St. Lawrence county enters fragmented political reality
Nov 01, 2012 — If you live in St. Lawrence County and you're not sure who you're voting for next Tuesday, you're probably not alone. More than half of the county's towns are in new Assembly... Go to full article
An Election 2012 Who's Who in yard signs
Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 01, 2012 — Every autumn campaign lawn signs are found sprouting up all across the North Country. They arrive and disappear along with the fall leaves. They generate a mixed reaction... Go to full article
NY21: School food gets political
Potsdam, NY, Oct 30, 2012 — A huge number of American kids are considered overweight. Nearly one in five is classified as obese. So with a push from health experts, the medical community, and First Lady... Go to full article
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