House Races to Watch: “You can’t make it up” edition.

Although most House seats in danger of a turn-over are currently occupied by a Republican, Florida’s Democratic congressman for the 16th District, Tim Mahoney, is a bright spot for the GOP.
Why, you ask?  Here is Mr. Mahoney’s ad from August, telling Floridian’s of his success in creating an independent ethics counsel in Congress:
 
And here is [...]

The 411 on Voting tomorrow: WHO?

Yes, YOU are voting, but for whom will you be voting?  In addition to the top of the ticket, all 435 House members are up for reelection, as are more than 30 senators, 11 governors and thousands of ward bosses, school(board) marms, and county whose-a-whats.
How can you find out these people’s names an qualifications?  It’s [...]

No idea who you’re voting for? No problem!

We’ve repeatedly heard the following exasperated thought from TV talkers in the last week, “How could ANYONE still be undecided in this election?!”
CJP says, “Guess what- It’s easy!”
Whether you’re a chronic procrastinator, a bona fide independent, or just a busy gal seriously tuning into the election for the first time, you have nothing to be [...]

We digress…

We hate to encourage this behavior, but we second Ms. Hilton’s call to arms, “Get your cute little butt out there and vote!”

CJP’s Election Day Motto: Be Prepared

  So most of you know whom you’re voting for in the presidential race. But whom are you voting for in your Congressional race?  Or for School Board, or City Council?  Are you even voting for City Council?  Such good questions, and even we at CJP admit to ignorance on some of our own down-ticket choices [...]

Alabama and Nebraska Janes

  You’ve heard all the Alabama jokes, and as daughters of the South, CJP would never laugh at them. But have you heard the one about the Alabama Jane who didn’t register to vote?   Not funny, and if you register today (which is your deadline) you can also make sure it’s not even true.
We’ve never [...]

The Janes Have Spoken

  We asked you how many of you are still undecided in the elecion.  Here’s what you said:
 

88%-  You know who you’re picking to be the next leader of the Free World;
12%- No idea.  

For the 88%, stick with us for updates on your pick, and details on voting this year.  For the other 12%, we [...]

Are you an undecided voter?

  According to several polls, about 7% of voters are still undecided, and up to 12% of voters are “persuadable,” meaning you could still change your mind.
Since we want to know where the Janes stand, our latest CJP poll (to the right) asks if you’re still on the fence.  First vote in the poll, and then, [...]