Voters in these districts especially did not want to support a Democratic candidate. That is not to say that party is the only thing that matters. In fact, with such a strong party effect, candidates matter more than ever. Individual candidates can indeed potentially sway election outcomes by motivating percent of voters to split their ticket, which could be decisive in a competitive election. However, such districts and candidates are in limited supply.
Additionally, it is important to remember that ideology is a complex construct, and voters often do not conceive of issues in the same way as political elites. Indeed, many progressive policy proposals are relatively popular, such as raising the minimum wage, instituting a wealth tax, and certain provisions of the Green New Deal to address the climate crisis.
Therefore, Democrats must consider how to message those popular proposals in a way that satisfies both factions of their party. This is somewhat similar to what Republicans experienced in with Tea Party candidates. Then, Speaker John Boehner constantly engaged in budget battles that often required Democratic support to pass. This protected the moderate candidates who could present themselves as bipartisan members who work to get things done while simultaneously providing more conservative members with a chance to present themselves as fighting against increased government spending broadly and President Barack Obama specifically.
It is a delicate balancing act that will be the key to legislative productivity in the next Congress. Furthermore, as the electorate evolves, it will be important for candidates to adapt their positions accordingly.
For example, younger voters are more liberal on certain issues and are beginning to turn out in higher numbers. Lastly, money is an integral component of a successful campaign. Though early estimates suggest that the elections cost a record amount , much of the money raised and spent were in a few high-profile races, leaving many other candidates cash-strapped.
This may have been a contributing factor to some Democratic defeats, but we will defer to future researchers to make that assessment. In short, maintaining a majority in the House of Representatives necessarily requires winning competitive districts, which leads to members who adopt more moderate ideological positions. However, moving certain policies in the preferred direction of the more progressive flank of the party is also important to reducing infighting, mobilizing the Democratic base, and addressing the needs of various constituencies.
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Most of his current research focuses on congressional politics and elections, American political development, and separation of powers. Click here to cancel reply. Facebook Facebook. Instead, Election Day should spark a desire to be more involved in our communities. Winning candidates should focus on serving the public that elected them. Likewise, residents should communicate with their elected officials related to local concerns and issues. We need an ordinance that would tightly regulate or even ban the ownership of exoctic animals such as lions, tigers, bears and even monkeys.
Any number of things could be done to ensure owners of exotic pets keep their animals from harming local residents. What I think it is, is a start.
Commissioners should continue to work on regulating ownership of dangerous and exotic animals. The new cameras are expected to help deputies better fight crime, gather evidence and help provide better transparency. Likewise, federal financial assistance for everyday Americans was a welcomed relief, rising gasoline and food prices negated saving. We give a big thumbs up to the FFA as well as other groups doing their part to show pride in their cities and towns.
According to the most recent guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recent studies have found that the rates of infection in children and teens is comparable to, and in some settings higher than, the rates of infection in adults. Parents now must decide if keeping children at home is more dangerous than sending them to school.
Few careers are as noble as that of nurses, especially in an era of uncertain health issues. One thing I have learned as I have grown older is that you are never too old to learn. And I have also realized that I continue to use a tried and tested method of learning that has been prevalent throughout my life — doing it the hard way. I should have known a year or so ago that if I fed a homeless male tabby cat that showed up in my backyard that eventually the news would spread and others would follow.
Sometimes you will end with blood on your hands. Boots was stationed at the backdoor with a look of disgust gazing out into his kingdom at three adult felines as well as the litter of four or five that had gathered at the edge of The Jungle waiting to be fed.
It looks like both Juice, the orange tabby, and Oreo, the tuxedo cat who is a bully, had their way with mom, currently called No Name, who is obviously easy. I figured this because all of the kittens in the litter are jet black except one, who is orange. Yes, a female cat can have a litter from multiple fathers. This I learned the easy way, by Googling. So I have a cat problem that will only grow bigger if unchecked.
I will instead do the responsible thing and attempt to fix the problem by fixing the cats. It will be a long process and might chip away at my retirement portfolio but feeding all those cats and the ones yet to be produced I am sure would be much more expensive. First, however, is the hard part, which is trapping the cats so that they can be taken to a veterinarian, where they can get all the proper shots as well as become less productive.
I am hoping for a group discount. As I write this there are two traps in my backyard baited with wet cat food and set to trigger. So on this, Day 4 of Operation Cat Fix, there has been no progress, but that could change at any second with the sound of a captured feline expressing his or her displeasure. Hopefully his. When all the fixing is done, the plan is to re-release the adult felines and find good homes for the kittens. If anyone needs a cat, my email is below.
From my earliest memories, I recall my mother serving as a volunteer election judge. The voting precinct for my neighborhood was inside my elementary school. Election Day will be forever tied to memories of my mother and the lessons of civic responsibility that she taught me. Likewise, my father was the example that taught me the sacred nature of voting. Dad took a keen interest in elections and made sure I was a part of the voting process, often taking me with him as he marked his ballot.
His process of preparing for an election was almost ritualistic. He read newspapers and listened to the debates on the radio and television. Dad almost always voted Republican, but he told me that I should understand the issues before I cast my vote for either party.
By the time I turned 18, voting had become almost second nature. It was a proud moment for both my parents to see me walk into the voting booth and pull that red lever for the first time. As in elections past, this one includes claims of unscrupulous behavior. Journalists both love and hate elections. We love the excitement. We love the rhetoric. We love the deadline factor and we love the apparent stakes in the balance of hard fought elections. Election Day for a journalist often begins the night — or nights — before.
Making sure any background we need for deadline stories are ready to go once polls close. Often, I hate to admit, many journalists never learned the Dewey Defeats Truman lesson. Back in the day — you know, before the internet — Election Night in the newsroom included ringing desk phones and journalists shouting across the newsroom as the latest wave of results were released.
It was not unusual for reporters, impatiently waiting at the county elections office, to dial into their newsroom and dictate their stories to an editor, who was also waiting impatiently. The advent of the internet also made our lives both difficult and easy. Results can now be posted online within seconds of their release, which tighten an already tight deadline for reporters. Early voting and provisional ballots add another dimension to Election Night.
While early voting results should be included in the latest results, provisional ballots may not be fully counted by the end of the day on Tuesday. One more factor our team is keeping an eye on is the Red Springs Board of Commissioners which plans to conduct their regular meeting on the first Tuesday of the month — Election Day. One day forward or back would sure help us out. But last I checked, the voting booths still appear every Election Day.
This will ensure the election takes place on schedule and eliminate any confusion voters might have about the names on the ballot. The Public Schools of Robeson County is warning people that individuals are going door-to-door in various neighborhoods throughout the county claiming to be selling raffle tickets on behalf of W. Knuckles Elementary School. The former functionally obsolete bridge was about 54 years old and was one of seven bridges in Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett and Robeson counties to be replaced by NCDOT through the end of We are encouraged that other local projects will follow this pattern.
THUMBS DOWN: According to recent data provided to the Robesonian, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that more law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty this year than in , and more than 4, additional assaults on officers were reported in than the previous year.
This is a trend that must stop. Our first-responders are often the first on the scene of emergencies, regardless of their severity. Legislators, church congregations, school classrooms and families must teach civility and respect for our local law enforcement and other first-responders.
Results from the survey will provide timely insights into the state of the economy. Especially important will be the information gathered to help local businesses weather rapid changes from the COVID pandemic. The deadline to sign on as a participating business is Oct. Voters need to understand that it is our local elections that have the greatest impact on our everyday lives.
Sure, national issues capture news broadcasts, but it is our locally elected officials in the Town Halls around the region that create budgets that pay for local improvements in a variety of ways. Do your part. Vote on Nov. Employers of all kinds across our county continue to struggle to find qualified employees.
We encourage this kind of outreach to help staff the many public and private sector jobs available. Now, as the weather cools and draws more people indoors, we encourage people to continue the practice of combatting this fatal virus. Wear masks, get vaccinated and continue the practice of social distancing. More than Democrats have entered races for open seats or to challenge an incumbent in Senate races.
Based on past races, that's not even enough to win the average House seat. Incumbents in Congress are hard to beat — and a lot of it has to do with money John W. Schoen johnwschoen. And Democratic challengers had raised significantly less. In the Senate, Democrats face an even tougher job trying to win control. John W. Make It A daily email for dreamers, seekers and game changers. Morning Squawk Daily before the bell news roundup.
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