Archive for October, 2009

A tally from a self-identifying independent

I’m a political nerd and junkie and sat down to tally my votes in contested elections, party affiliation and the win-loss record. Votes in uncontested races or votes for down-ticket state-wide candidates were not counted, too difficult to do so. In total I have cast votes for 10 Democrats, 4 Republicans and 1 Independent (write-in) in contested races and have endorsed ten winners and five losers.

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Nineteen days to go and little movement

I’ve been watching RealClearPolitics very closely for new polling data in recent weeks.  Made up my mind several weeks back for my choice on the top of the ballot. Deed’s momentum evaporated, and probably turned the opposite direction.  I do wonder if the race with tighten any as we get closer to election day on the 3rd.  Pollster.com‘s trend lines indicate some contraction, but looking like a strong margin come Election Day.

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A few recent trips: New York and the State Fair

Recent weeks have seen our family logging some travel miles…

New York City:

State Fair of Virginia:

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