Elections

Saturday, November 9, 2024

The transition to a new administration begins

  Here’s a look back on some of the major moments of the past week. On Tuesday, November 5, Donald Trump won the presidency in a historic comeback.   ICYMI – Watch Donald Trump’s Full Election Night Speech here: https://t.co/Yx2KmfPlzl pic.twitter.com/J7NBFjmc4o — CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2024     VP Harris: “We must accept the results of this election. Earlier […]
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Down to the wire for Burbank candidates and measure ABC

  Today is the last day to vote in the November 5 General Election. The national, state, and county measures and candidates are getting most of the attention and campaign ads. However, some local Burbank candidates and a major Burbank Unified School District measure are also on the ballot. Two seats are open on the Burbank City Council. Nine candidates […]
Friday, November 1, 2024

Vote center is up and running in Burbank

Voters in Burbank have a new option for casting their ballots in the November 5 General Election. A Vote Center opened last weekend at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Boulevard.  According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office, this is one of 122 vote centers across Los Angeles County. The Vote Centers will be open […]
Monday, September 16, 2024

Many U.S. voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in certain circumstances. Researchers from Sacramento State and San Diego State universities asked more than 900 partisan voters about housing and homelessness and then asked them to choose, […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Watch out for election scams

  Shanteya Hudson, producer/reporter, North Carolina News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Scammers are on the prowl this election season. They target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information, or gain their financial data. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about bad actors impersonating campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Meredith Radford, senior communications specialist […]
Monday, September 2, 2024

Senior voters to be key in battleground states like Michigan

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service   New survey results from AARP sheds some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues will likely shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout […]
Sunday, August 25, 2024

Day four DNC 2024: Kamala Harris makes history

Vice President Kamala Harris made history on day four of the Democratic National Convention. Harris stepped to the podium to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for President, becoming the first woman of color to do so. Meanwhile, Harris’s speech on the convention’s final day drew 28.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen TV ratings. That was slightly more than the viewers […]
Saturday, August 24, 2024

Day Three of DNC 2024: Governor Tim Walz gives major vp speech

    Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced himself to the party faithful and the country on day three of DNC 2024. Walz gave a speech, which was more of a pep talk. However, that was no surprise coming from a former coach/high school teacher. And it appears to have hit the mark with the convention delegates. I haven’t given a […]
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Day Two of DNC 2024: The Obamas and Second Gentleman Emhoff

  Strong speeches on Day two of the DNC 2024. Among them, Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. .@BarackObama: “If we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States…So, let’s get to work.” pic.twitter.com/jOrIlwshmJ — CSPAN (@cspan) August 21, […]