political campaigns

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Harris Poll: Where do Americans get their news?

Whether it’s a retro-set or a high-tech big screen model,  most Americans prefer getting their news from TV, according to a recent Harris Poll. The survey was taken between August 13-20, 2012 and released last week. Around 2,300 adults took part. Sixty-eight percent expressed an interest in keeping up with news events. The figures from that poll showed 50 per […]
Friday, September 7, 2012

President Obama scores in new poll, ratings, and social media: Convention watch party in Glendale

The numbers are coming in for President Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last night. Earlier, President Obama praised the first lady’s speech at the DNC on Tuesday as a home run. On Thursday, it appears the president wrapped up the 2012 DNC with a grand slam. In the TV ratings, more than 35.7 million viewers tuned in to […]
Friday, May 11, 2012

President Obama visits Studio City — photos and more

President Barack Obama boarded Air Force One at LAX  this morning, headed for Reno, Nevada. Obama’s visit to the Southland was brief, but lucrative. Last night, the president was the main attraction at a posh dinner party at the Studio City home of actor George Clooney, which reportedly raised $15 million for his re-election bid — the most ever for a […]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Gary Bric wins big in Burbank primary election

Burbank City Councilman Gary Bric has much to celebrate. Bric easily won re-election in yesterday’s Primary Nominating Election. Here’s the vote count for the two open seats on the city council. Gary Bric — 4, 642 Bob Frutos — 3, 071 Emily Gabel-Luddy — 3, 845 Jackie Waltman — 2, 131 Sadly, only 8, 073 Burbank voters cast their ballots in […]
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

New location for President Obama’s Southland rally

 President Barack Obama is coming to town. Actually, to the Southland. During his visit, President Obama is scheduled to speak at a “Moving America Forward” rally, this Friday, October 22. Obama’s goal is to get people fired up for the final leg of the 2010 political campaign.   Today an e-mail arrived in my in-box announcing a change of venue for that rally. […]