Election Day is finally here!
Time to get the voting over with! Here’s my guide to the California Propositions!
Hit the jump to see the guide!
Showing posts with label election. Show all posts
Showing posts with label election. Show all posts
Monday, November 5, 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
CA Primary Election Proposition Guide 6/5/18
Here is my short guide to the Propositions on the California Primary Ballot:
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Unity - According to Anti-Trump Groups
There are too many stories popping up all over the place. I've decided to consolidate them there. To follow stories like these as they happen, follow me on Twitter +The NewsReel
Twitter is going crazy with assassination threats against Trump and Pence
Black Mob attacks white Trump supporter
Twitter is going crazy with assassination threats against Trump and Pence
Black Mob attacks white Trump supporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
2016 California Proposition Results
YES Prop 51 – School Bonds. Funding for K–12 School and Community College Facilities. Initiative Statute
YES Prop 52 – Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
NO Prop 53 – Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
YES Prop 54 – Legislature. Legislation and Proceedings. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES Prop 55 – Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
YES Prop 56 – Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES Prop 57 – Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.Penalties
YES Prop 58 – English Proficiency. Multilingual Education. Initiative Statute.
YES Prop 59 – Corporations. Political Spending. Federal Constitutional Protections. Legislative Advisory Question
NO Prop 60 – Adult Films. Condoms. Health Requirements. Initiative Statute
NO Prop 61 – State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.
NO Prop 62 – Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.
YES Prop 63 – Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute.
YES Prop 64 – Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.
NO Prop 65 – Carryout Bags. Charges. Initiative Statute
YES Prop 66 – Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statute.
YES Prop 67 – Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags. Referendum.
OPINION: General Election 2016 a Referendum Against The Democrats & The Republican Establishment
I been uncharacteristically silent about this election. That was on purpose. This election has been hotly contested since the early days with so much information changing on a daily basis.
The one constant throughout the
election process was Donald Trump – the most polarizing figure to run for office
in my lifetime.
The General Election 2016 will
go down in history as a referendum against the Ruling Class of the Country. The rich
puppet masters that run the government and the Democrats in power could not
stop what effectively turned out to be the resurgence of the neglected
Americans, the victims of failed domestic policies that have left them without
work, alienated, and forgotten.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
General Election Proposition Guide 2016
California
Voter’s Guide: 2016 Presidential Election
I didn't have the time during the Midterm Elections to produce my election guide. I made it my mission to make sure I didn't miss out on this election cycle! So without further adieu, here's my take on the California Propositions.
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
OPINION: In Defense of Trump
Before you judge, have a listen! About time I produced a political news podcast too!
Hit the jump for my podcast.
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Hit the jump for my podcast.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
INTERESTING: Turnout shaping up to be lower than 2008 - kypost.com
Turnout shaping up to be lower than 2008: A drop in voter turnout in Tuesday's election didn't keep President Barack Obama from winning a second term. Preliminary figures suggest fewer people voted this year than four years ago, when voters shattered turnout records as they elected Obama to his first term.
In most states, the numbers are shaping up to be even lower than in 2004, said Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate. Every state is showing lower numbers than in 2008, Gans said. Still, the full picture may not be known for weeks because much of the counting takes place after Election Day.
"This is one of those rare elections in which turnout in every state in the nation went down," Gans said.
READ REPORT HERE
In most states, the numbers are shaping up to be even lower than in 2004, said Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate. Every state is showing lower numbers than in 2008, Gans said. Still, the full picture may not be known for weeks because much of the counting takes place after Election Day.
"This is one of those rare elections in which turnout in every state in the nation went down," Gans said.
READ REPORT HERE
Analysis: Victory puts Obama in position to expand government's reach | Reuters
Analysis: Victory puts Obama in position to expand government's reach | Reuters: Both sides called it a generation-defining race for the White House: a choice between Democrat Barack Obama's brand of government activism and Republican Mitt Romney's commitment to reducing Washington's role in Americans' daily lives.
Obama's victory, however, did not settle that question. Instead, the hard-fought battle for the White House exposed an electorate deeply divided by race, age and party.
Tuesday's elections - in which Republicans kept control of the U.S. House and Obama's Democrats held on to the Senate - suggested that bitter partisanship would likely remain very much alive in Washington in the new year. They also revealed that there was no broad mandate for much beyond the broadly shared goals of improving the economy and reducing government debt. That means that undertaking bold new initiatives comparable to healthcare reform, financial regulation and economic stimulus programs will be a great deal more complicated for Obama 2012 than they were for Obama 2008.
READ REPORT HERE
Obama's victory, however, did not settle that question. Instead, the hard-fought battle for the White House exposed an electorate deeply divided by race, age and party.
Tuesday's elections - in which Republicans kept control of the U.S. House and Obama's Democrats held on to the Senate - suggested that bitter partisanship would likely remain very much alive in Washington in the new year. They also revealed that there was no broad mandate for much beyond the broadly shared goals of improving the economy and reducing government debt. That means that undertaking bold new initiatives comparable to healthcare reform, financial regulation and economic stimulus programs will be a great deal more complicated for Obama 2012 than they were for Obama 2008.
READ REPORT HERE
CA Proposition Update with 58.8% of the vote counted so far
Last update for tonight.
58.8% of the CA vote counted so far. I'll update again in the morning. Results may change for some of these:
Prop 30 - Yes
Prop 31 - No
Prop 32 - No
Prop 33 - No
Prop 34 - No
Prop 35 - Yes
Prop 36 - Yes
Prop 37 - No
Prop 38 - No
Prop 39 - Yes
Prop 40 - Yes
-Andres
Sent from my UberBerry
58.8% of the CA vote counted so far. I'll update again in the morning. Results may change for some of these:
Prop 30 - Yes
Prop 31 - No
Prop 32 - No
Prop 33 - No
Prop 34 - No
Prop 35 - Yes
Prop 36 - Yes
Prop 37 - No
Prop 38 - No
Prop 39 - Yes
Prop 40 - Yes
-Andres
Sent from my UberBerry
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Lots of news today. Follow me on twitter! @thenewsreel
This is the big day, everyone! With so much action I can't be posting throughout today. So follow me on Twitter @thenewsreel for the latest I can keep up with. In the meanwhile, call everyone you know. Tell them to vote today (preferably for Romney)!
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Godspeed!
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Godspeed!
Monday, November 5, 2012
ENDORSEMENT: Mitt Romney for President of the United States
When I became general manager of my father's small construction business in May 2007, I reorganized the company and brought it up to date on technology. With those changes I prepared and oversaw the growth of my father's small business during 2007-2009 from 8 employees (full time and part time) to 35 full time employees, including the start of a sister company to handle the workload we were getting in different areas of Southern California. From 2010 to 2012, we are now 5 employees (mostly part time) and our sister company is no more. Our small business is family-owned and operated. Many of relatives that worked here are either without work or struggling to make ends meet with the little work they have.
Without writing an essay or a book about what caused the economic death spiral (goes back to 1993), the government housing and lending policies in place coupled with the complacency of large financial institutions led to the market crash that plunged us into the Great Recession/Depression. The Obama Administration promised to reign in spending, give the Middle Class tax cuts, and cut the deficit in half. The opposite happened. The Obama Administration outspent the entire Bush Administration in less than 4 years, increased our already bloated deficit, and indebted every American both living and soon to be born.
America cannot afford another Obama term. That is why I am officially endorsing Mitt Romney for President of the United States. He brings a business perspective sorely needed in Washington. The Federal Government is the largest corporation in the world, and its currently run by lawyers. Its time for a business man with political office experience. I am not Romney's biggest fan. I have many issues with him, but I can put aside our differences and vote for someone with America's best interest at heart!
ENDORSEMENT: Elizabeth Emken for U.S. Senate
I endorse Elizabeth Emken for U.S. Senate! Go here to see where she stands on the issues:
http://www.emken2012.com/inner.asp?z=5E5A585B
OP ED: Why a Christian Cannot and Should Not Support Barack Obama
Some of you are perhaps tired of my election posts. I would apologize if I did not see it necessary but the importance of tomorrow’s election cannot be overstated. Those of you living in California have received my emails regarding the propositions on the ballot. The purpose of this post is to highlight what is undeniably the most crucial issue of this election. No, I am not talking about the awful state of the United States’ economy and how the leftist policies under President Obama have done more harm than good to recover from the recession/depression. This is not about Obama switching support from traditional to gay marriage, and insulting the Christian Easter Resurrection Sunday with gay couples and their kids rolling Easter Eggs at the White House. This is not even about ObamaCare forcing every American to contribute to funds to pay for abortions for any reason. No, my friends and family, this is about an even greater issue at stake that has not been addressed enough. The issue is support for the Nation State of Israel.
LAST DAY: The NewsReel's California Resident Voter's Guide for the Presidential Election 2012!
The time is almost here! The Presidential Election is tomorrow November 6, 2012.
Keep in mind, your City may have other items on the ballot such as City Measures, City Representatives, District Representative, City Council, City Mayor, etc. It is your responsibility to read and study up the measures in your city. Remember, you are in no way obligated to vote on all the items on ballot.
Here are my picks for the California Proposition Initiatives and Statutes:
Prop 30 – Temporary Taxes to Fund Education, Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding
Proposition 30 is Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed solution to solve the state’s budget crisis. How? By raising taxes rather than cutting further unnecessary spending in the state budget, of course. California’s unemployment rate is a record high and businesses are leaving the state, Proposition 30 is not the solution to our state’s financial crisis.
Want to know more about this Proposition? Check out my previous post here
Vote NO on Prop 30
Prop 31 – State Budget, State and Local Government
Proposition 31 sounds like but is not the much-needed solution to our state’s financial mess. This would give State and Local governments "dictatorship-like" powers. We can't let leftist continue to assume more power!
Vote NO on Prop 31
Prop 32 – Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction. Contribution to Candidates
Proposition 32 will stop the influence of powerful liberal unions. Unions will be required to get expressed authorization in writing from their members in order to deduct from member's paychecks money that goes to campaign contributions. The powerful liberal unions of the state are foaming at the mouth over this.
Vote YES on Prop 32
Prop 33 – Auto Insurance Companies, Prices based on Driver’s History of Insurance Coverage
Proposition 33 would change the law so that insurance companies can set prices based on whether or not a person had previously carried auto insurance with a company. The whole thing sounds fishy. Read more about this on the complete Voter Guide below.
Vote NO on Prop 33
Prop 34 – Death Penalty
Proposition 34 would ban the death penalty in California. All those prisoners currently sitting on death row would receive life in prison sentences. I support the death penalty as a deterrent to crime.
Vote NO on Prop 34
Prop 35 – Human Trafficking, Penalties
Proposition 35 is needed to help stop the deadly practice of human trafficking for sexual and commercial purposes.
Vote YES on Prop 35
Prop 36 – Three Strikes Law, Repeat Felony Offenders, Penalties
Proposition 36 would change the current “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law in effect here in California. It would mean a third felony crime would not be subject to the current 25 years to life sentence. Prop 36 would have the current “Three Strikes” law only apply to crimes considered to be “serious” or “violent”. Get rid of the Death Penalty that's hardly ever used, soften current crime laws, and somehow all this will deter crime?!
Vote NO on Prop 36
Prop 37 – Genetically Engineered Foods. Labeling
Proposition 37 would result in selfish lawsuits by trial lawyers and higher costs on the price of food, after all, this Prop is on the ballot because of a lawyer!. Prop 37 would require all processed food and raw food to have new labels on them revealing if food contains plants or animals with genetic material that was altered. Sounds good but the trade off is higher food prices.
Vote NO on Prop 37
Prop 38 – Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs
Proposition 38 is a massive tax increase on personal income that would last for 12 years if passed. Prop 38 is the backup plan in case Prop 30 fails.
Vote NO on Prop 38
Prop 39 – Tax Treatment For Multistate Business. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding
Proposition 39 is another tax increase just like Propositions 30 and 38. Get the picture? The liberal solution to any problem is to raise taxes.
Vote NO on Prop 39
Prop 40 – Redistricting. State Senate Districts
Proposition 40 is similar to the one voters passed in 2010. The previous prop (Proposition 20), removed the power for the liberal politicians to draw districts for themselves. An independent citizen commission now draws the district, but not all the districts.
Vote YES on Prop 40
So here's a recap:
Vote NO on Prop 30
Vote NO on Prop 31
Vote YES on Prop 32
Vote NO on Prop 33
Vote NO on Prop 34
Vote YES on Prop 35
Vote NO on Prop 36
Vote NO on Prop 37
Vote NO on Prop 38
Vote NO on Prop 39
Vote YES on Prop 40
Here are the complete Voter's Guide. There's both an English and Spanish version of the guide. Yup, I went the extra mile here. Got questions or concerns about the guide? Leave a comment and let me know!
Thanks for reading and Godspeed!
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