People say lots of things after the election when the feelings are still raw from the loss suffered by their candidate, but when has it gone too far? Well, Denise Helms from California is now under investigation for making a racist comment on her Facebook page that was followed by a statement the U.S. Secret Service takes very seriously.
Twenty year old Milicent Owuor of Kenya named her new born twins after U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and former Republican nominee, Governor Mitt Romney.
It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.
Could it be real that the former Republican president voted for Barack Obama? Loads of blogs and news websites opened the flood gates to a story that tells that Bush voted for Obama accidentally. Read on for more.
With the passing of Proposition 2, Tyler is now able to sell beer and wine for off premises consumption. This landmark decision was hard to swallow for some that stood against the proposition. What could be the silver lining for the few who opposed the measure?
Money.
Based on my Facebook news feed, not many Texans are happy this morning. But I think we can all agree two great things happened last night: 1. Smith County residents voted overwhelmingly in favor to legalize beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption within city limits. 2. It appeared Diane Sawyer was buzzin' hard during the election coverage.
The city of Tyler outlawed alcohol sales in 1901. In 1909, the city voted again to remain dry. Ten years later, the 18th amendment prohibited alcohol sales across the nation. Prohibition ended in 1933, but Tyler chose to remain dry and has been ever since.
Until now.
As the poll results continue to trickle in, I am getting more and more excited. As an adult with rights to adult decisions and choices, it will be a great to go to my neighborhood grocery store for my dinner's wine selection instead of 30 minutes away. There are some that are upset with this, but is it their right to take away my right to choose for myself?
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
Here is where we will post updates to election results affecting Smith County and the Presidential elections on Election Day. The polls close at 7 p.m. CST.
Election Day is finally here. After months and months of campaigning, either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama will be named the 45th president of the United States. While the rest of the nation votes, why not read some interesting information about past leaders of our country...