Yes, this is the year Americans pick a new president. But many of us are also voting in Senate, Congressional, and maybe even state and local elections. All these offices will effect us just as - or even more - than the presidential election. After all, depending on which party wins control of the Senate or HOR will effect how either Obama or Romney get things done.
So, how are things going on your turf?
Here in New York, we have incumbent Kristen Gillibrand going against Wendy Long of the GOP. I know some despise Gillibrand because they felt she immediately changed her positions once she was elected to office in 2008, and became more liberal. But New York is a liberal state, so she's probably a shoo-in to be reelected.
For the Congressional seat where I live, the incumbent Michael Grimm of the GOP is going against Mike Murphy - some Democrat I never heard of. Grimm's campaign is trying to make Murphy out to be a failed Hollywood actor who is only getting into politics for fun. However, the things Grimm is accused of is, well, grim. He's supposedly gotten involved with many shady business dealings and is too conservative when it comes to women's issues. Also, Murphy's campaign tactics are a bit silly. Twice in the past two months has he come on board the train I take to the ferry to go around shaking hands with morning commuters, literally saying "Vote for me!". This past Friday, he was at the ferry terminal doing the same. That screams desperation for me, and turns me off from him.
So, how are things going on your turf?
Here in New York, we have incumbent Kristen Gillibrand going against Wendy Long of the GOP. I know some despise Gillibrand because they felt she immediately changed her positions once she was elected to office in 2008, and became more liberal. But New York is a liberal state, so she's probably a shoo-in to be reelected.
For the Congressional seat where I live, the incumbent Michael Grimm of the GOP is going against Mike Murphy - some Democrat I never heard of. Grimm's campaign is trying to make Murphy out to be a failed Hollywood actor who is only getting into politics for fun. However, the things Grimm is accused of is, well, grim. He's supposedly gotten involved with many shady business dealings and is too conservative when it comes to women's issues. Also, Murphy's campaign tactics are a bit silly. Twice in the past two months has he come on board the train I take to the ferry to go around shaking hands with morning commuters, literally saying "Vote for me!". This past Friday, he was at the ferry terminal doing the same. That screams desperation for me, and turns me off from him.