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Friday, October 29, 2010

SBYNews Candidate Interviews With Sharee Sample Hughes & Dustin Mills

Sby News Interview Sheree Sample-Hughes from Jack Powell on Vimeo.


Sby News Interview Dustin Mills from Jack Powell on Vimeo.

Early Voting Numbers Are In & Republicans Are Ahead





If your in the 1st District, (which we are) according to the early voting republican turn out, Democrats have a LOT to worry about. Especially Kratovil.

Two years ago when Obama was in the running and democrats were riding the wave, it was one thing. Clearly, (according to these numbers) the numbers have completely flipped and the republican turn out is much greater than democrats.

IF the trend from early voting is similar to the general numbers, republicans will absolutely own the general election.

IF early voting numbers follow the same kind of trend as the absentee ballots, say goodbye Mr. Kratovil.

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If you're a Republican, do NOT think for a second this secures the seats for each republican candidate. GET OUT AND VOTE ON TUESDAY. Show the democrats how to really ride a wave.

O’DONNELL CUTS COONS’ EDGE


In the past two weeks, Republican Christine O’Donnell has narrowed Democrat Chris Coons’
lead in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race from 19 points to 10 points. The latest
Monmouth University Poll
finds Coons has the support of 51% of likely voters to 41% for O’Donnell. Two weeks ago, this race
stood at 57% to 38%.

O’Donnell has actually pulled into a 49% to 43% lead in the southern part of the state (i.e. Kent
and Sussex counties). Two weeks ago, this region of the state was divided at 47% for O’Donnell and
46% for Coons. The Democrat continues to hold a sizable advantage in New Castle County, but the
current 56% to 36% margin is down from the 63% to 33% edge he held earlier this month.
O’Donnell has also made gains among independent voters, now leading Coons 47% to 42%
among this voting bloc. Two weeks ago, she trailed in the independent vote by 51% to 41%.

“While Coons still has the advantage, it has to be uncomfortable knowing that O’Donnell was
able to shave 9 points off his lead in just two weeks. The interesting thing is that while her vote total has
risen, the majority of Delaware voters still say she is unqualified for the post,” said Patrick Murray,
director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

The poll found that just 35% of likely voters in Delaware feel that Christine O’Donnell is
qualified to be a U.S. Senator, while 56% say she is unqualified. That contrasts with their opinion of
Chris Coons, who 65% say is qualified for the U.S. Senate to 25% unqualified. These qualification
results for O’Donnell and Coons are basically identical to the Monmouth University Poll results from two
weeks ago.

GO HERE to read more.

Senate margin now 10 points; Little change in House race

25 General Election Candidate Interviews To Air Monday

Monday morning Salisbury News will compile all of our 25 candidate interviews for the general election. Man, I had no idea we had done that many!

Nevertheless, we want to make sure each and every one of you get the opportunity one last time to click on those candidates you may be on the fence over and listen to their answers a day before the election.

We did everything in our powers to get every single candidate in for these interviews and I can't thank the Salisbury News Contributors as well as our Endorsement Board for helping make this such a huge success. It was a lot of work and I can assure you we now know why most of the MSM stayed away from getting so involved. We feel their pain, believe me.

On a side note, I want to thank so many of you for your kind wishes and prayers recently with the passing of Art Goetz. Hopefully one day I'll get the chance, (time) to sit down and tell all of you just how inspirational Art was in the creation of Salisbury News. He was my #1 Fan.

Have a great weekend Folks and as always, we thank you so very much for your support.

Another Letter To The Editor

DAILY TIMES DOES DUMBED-DOWN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE WICOMICO COUNTY COUNCIL

It’s shocking that any mainstream newspaper would publish drivel such as appears in the DT’s recommendations for the contested seats on the Wicomico County Council. Let’s looks at some of the statements made by its editors to explain their selection.

In the 1st District, the Republican, David Goslee, is described as "a farmer" with no mention of his full-time position as a division manager at the Pepsi bottling and distribution firm in Salisbury that has given him extensive business experience that his opponent (who is the DT’s choice) lacks.

In the 4th District, the recommendation is based mainly upon the fact that the choice is a one-term incumbent – which is deemed to give him "experience" that his opponent lacks, even though Bob Caldwell has served as a member and president of the Salisbury City Council.

But, in the 2nd District, the several terms of the incumbent, Stevie Prettyman, are not sufficient to make her the editors’ choice – instead they recommend a self described T-party member who has no experience in government or in business, but does have experience as a rabble-rouser who does effigy hangings at political rallies. No doubt he, too, will "work well" with Ireton.

In the at-large race, David Cowall is deemed to have leadership experience because he once was a medical officer in the Navy – without any mention of what he did in that capacity (apparently he was an entry level doc). Perhaps such military medical service by Andy Harris will result in the DT recommending him over Frank Kratovil.

The basis for these recommendations is ridiculous. For example, they suggest that David MacLeod would better represent the interest of Salisbury residents because he "works well" with Jim Ireton, but fail to mention that only Bob Caldwell, who supports the tax differential for City property, is a City resident and that he favors the full homestead tax credit for all owner-occupied homes throughout the entire County.

We could go on and on, but will conclude as follows – don’t read (or if you have, disregard) those recommendations.

Poll Shows Surge For O'Donnell In Delaware

In the past two weeks, Republican Christine O’Donnell has narrowed Democrat Chris Coons’ lead in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race from 19 points to 10 points.  The latest Monmouth University Poll finds Coons has the support of 51% of likely voters to 41% for O’Donnell.  Two weeks ago, this race stood at 57% to 38%.

O’Donnell has actually pulled into a 49% to 43% lead in the southern part of the state (i.e. Kent and Sussex counties).  Two weeks ago, this region of the state was divided at 47% for O’Donnell and 46% for Coons.  The Democrat continues to hold a sizable advantage in New Castle County, but the current 56% to 36% margin is down from the 63% to 33% edge he held earlier this month.

O’Donnell has also made gains among independent voters, now leading Coons 47% to 42% among this voting bloc.  Two weeks ago, she trailed in the independent vote by 51% to 41%.
More here

Christmas Boat Parade

The Wicomico Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade will be held Saturday, November 27,2010.

The Fleet will depart the yacht club docks shortly after 5 PM, in Allen MD, and proceed up river to down town Salisbury arriving just after 7 PM. The lighted fleet will immediately reverse direction and proceed back down river and return to the Wicomico Yacht Club. This will give everyone 2 opportunities to view the parade from anyplace along the Wicomico River between down town Salisbury and the Wicomico Creek.

The parade will be held regardless of the weather. The club welcomes any boat that would like to participate.

For additional information please contact 410-430-2282 or 443-735-4729.

Don't Miss Our Candidate Interviews Tonight With Sharee Sample Hughes & Dustin Mills

Thank You Salisbury News Readers!

Joe,
 
I just wanted thank you so much for posting the free dog ad.  He is gone and seems to be happy with his new family. 
 
YOU ROCK!!!!

Troopers Probe Fatal Rt. 1 Crash

Location: DE SR 1 northbound 1 mile south of US Rt. 13, Bear, DE
 
Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.
 
Operators/Vehicles:
 
Operator: 17 year old Bear, DE male
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi 3000G
 
Resume:  The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a one vehicle fatal motor vehicle crash in which two people were killed that occurred this afternoon in Bear.
 
The accident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. this afternoon as a 17 year old male from Bear, DE was operating a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000G and was traveling in the middle lane of northbound DE Rt. 1 at an apparent high rate of speed. As the operator attempted to make a right hand lane change in order to avoid a slower moving vehicle in front of him, he lost control of the Mitsubishi which began to rotate in a clockwise direction. The vehicle traveled off of the east edge of the road and struck a metal guardrail. The vehicle continued through the guardrail and overturned onto its roof where it came to rest partially on top of the guardrail. The operator, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16 year old female passenger from Newark, DE, was also pronounced dead at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. DE Rt. 1 northbound was closed for approximately 3.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.
 
The names of victims involved in this crash will be released at a later time.
 
Editors Notes: I had heard about this accident last night as a friend was traveling in that direction and was delayed because of it. Very sad.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident:
Date of Incident: 28 October 2010
Location: 4000 block of Joseph Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jonathan R. Montague, 28, Eden, MD


Narrative: On 28 October 2010 at 8:20 PM, a deputy responded for a reported assault with an automobile in the 4000 block of Joseph Drive in Eden. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a 29 YOA female victim who stated that she was standing in her driveway when Jonathan Montague drove up in a 2005 Hyundai and bumped into her, causing her to lose her balance and fall onto the hood of the Hyundai.

According to the victim, Montague then accelerated quickly before stopping abruptly which caused the victim to slide off onto the ground. Montague then allegedly pulled forward so that he parked with the front of the Hyundai positioned over top of the victim.

According to the victim, Montague was laughing and even told the deputy that he was just joking around. The victim was transported to PRMC via EMS.

The deputy placed Montague under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Montague in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1st Degree

Obama Sets Muslim Outreach For Indonesia Trip

Barack Obama will visit Indonesia's largest mosque and make a major outdoor speech directed at the global Muslim community when he visits Indonesia next month, the White House said Thursday.

Obama leaves on Nov. 5 on a 10-day trip to India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan. On Nov. 10 in Jakarta, Obama will visit the Istiqlal Mosque, and then make his speech from another, outdoor location, where there could be a large crowd.

"He'll have a chance to talk about the partnership that we're building with Indonesia, but also to talk about some of the themes of democracy and development and our outreach to Muslim communities around the world," deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a news conference.

First lady Michelle Obama is also going to Jakarta.

The U.S. president was due to travel to Indonesia in March and in June, but put off the visit each time because of domestic political concerns, which disappointed and angered some Indonesians.

But Obama remains popular in the world's most populous Muslim country, where he spent four years while growing up, even as confidence in him has dropped in other Muslim states since he made a major speech in Cairo in June 2009 seeking a new beginning with the Islamic world.

Obama also will announce a new "comprehensive partnership" with Indonesia on security, economic and people-to-people issues, said Jeffrey Bader, the president's top Asian adviser.

He will talk about the partnership in the speech, but also Indonesia's rise as a democracy and emerging economy, close relationship with the United States and pluralism.

"Visiting this mosque and in his speech, I think he'll have the opportunity to underscore the themes that he's made in terms of outreach to Muslim communities around the world," Rhodes told the news conference.

Obama had been expected to visit another major religious site during his Asian tour, the Sikh Golden Temple in the northern Indian city of Amritsar. Indian media reports said the visit was canceled after aides balked at the idea of the U.S. president wearing the scarf or skullcap required at the site.

More here

Rangel Plan Gives Obama 'Civilian Security Force'

When Barack Obama was campaigning for president in 2008, he visited Colorado Springs and WND broke the the story that he wanted a "Civilian National Security Force" as big and as well-funded as the $650 billion-plus U.S. military. Now Charlie Rangel is proposing that he have it.

Rangel, facing ethics charges in Congress, has proposed the Universal National Service Act that would require "all persons" from ages 18-42 "to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security."

The plan also authorizes "the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes."

According to the copy of Rangel's plan, which has been assigned to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel even though it lacks cosponsors, it specifies that "national service" means "military service or service in a civilian capacity that, as determined by the president, promotes national defense, including national or community service and service related to homeland security."

"It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States, and every other person residing in the United States, who is between the ages 18 and 42 to perform a period of national service as prescribed in this title," it specifies.

It would require that the president provide "for the induction" of people to the service corps.

"Except as otherwise provided in this section, the period of national service performed by a person under this title shall be two years," Rangel wrote.

The exceptions provide that the term of service may be extended if the "member" needs to "compensate for any time lost to training for any cause" or "for the purpose of furnishing hospitalization, medical, or surgical care for injury or illness incurred in the line of duty."

It gives the president the far-reaching authority to "prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this title," including what types of "civilian service" are required, "standards of satisfactory performance," "penalties for failure" and "such other matters as the president determines necessary to carry out this title."

Conscientious objectors would be ordered "to perform national civiliain service … as the president may prescribe."

More here

Concerns Grow About Election Fraud, Voter Intimidation

As if this election season weren't already tense enough, fears about voter fraud — and some of the steps that are being taken to combat it — have created more worries.

With control of Congress in the balance, both political parties are gearing up for a possibly wild and woolly Election Day around the country.

"Legal war rooms," roving teams of lawyers, hot lines and poll challengers are all part of the strategy that Democrats and Republicans will employ Tuesday to handle suspected fraud or to help voters whose right to vote is questioned.

The issue is also on the Justice Department's radar. It will post federal monitors at selected polling places around the country, and prosecutors, civil rights attorneys and the FBI will be tasked with handling election-related complaints that day. A special toll-free number — 1-800-253-3931 — will be available for complaints about ballot access.

A lot is just precautionary and not out of the ordinary. What's different this year is that candidates and others also are getting into the act.

Ed Martin, a Republican congressional hopeful in St. Louis, intends to deploy a "Count Every Vote Unit" to look for possible voter fraud.

Republican Rep. Mark Kirk, who's running for the Senate in Illinois, has a "voter integrity program" in place for Election Day.

Tea party groups plan to use "surveillance squads" at polling places to record possible voting misbehavior. Some tea party groups already have questioned voter registration records.

"This is happening to a degree we haven't seen in years," said Wendy Weiser, a voting rights expert at the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law. "The concern with ballot security operations is not with their intent. They can be highly confrontational. That can cross the line into intimidation and voter suppression."

Democrats claim that the fears about fraud are overblown and are being stoked by Republicans and conservatives to scare off voters, particularly minorities, many of whom tend to vote Democratic. In the Illinois U.S. Senate race, for instance, Kirk can be heard on a taped conference call saying where his "voter integrity program" would be sent, and it was largely African-American neighborhoods.

Republicans deny that they are raising false alarms about voter fraud and say that their concerns are legitimate.

"We have had some problem in the past with folks voting that should not have happened," said Lloyd Smith, the executive director of the Missouri Republican Party.

Among those was the famous case in 2000 of Ritzy Meckler — a dog — listed on the St. Louis voter registration rolls. Smith likened the party's preparations this year to "a speed limit on a highway. It's not there to write you a ticket, but to make sure everyone plays by the rules."

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Help Us FIND Gingah's Kittycat

We are the owners of Peaches' mom and are really concerned that Mark and Gingah find their kitty.

Therefore, we have made up a poster you might use, and have attached it to this e-mail. We talked to Mark about the area where they think they lost her, and it seems to be on highway 13 south of Salsibury, possibly at Fruitland or Eden. 

They lost her exactly one week ago today so time is becoming critical.

Worcester County Burglary / Theft Investigation

Location Occurred:   12329 South Hampton Dr, Bishopville, MD
Crime or Violation:  Burglary/Theft over $1000.00
Victim:  Saram Ayyad
Suspect:   None

Charges:  N/A

Narrative:  On 10-28-10
, Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriffs Office, and Investigators from WCBI, responded to 12329 South Hampton Dr, for a reported Burglary.
 
Investigation revealed that sometime over a two week period, unknown suspects entered the residence and stole numerous items to include electronics, appliances, artwork, and other items.

A preliminary estimate of the value of the stolen items is in excess of $10,000.00.  Investigators have no suspect information at this time.  An Investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact Detective/Corporal J. Seibert (WCBI) 443-783-0442 or call the office at (410)352-3476, or the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at (410)632-1100

Ehrlich Releases Final Ad – “I Ask”

ANNAPOLIS – The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign today released Bob Ehrlich’s final television advertisement, which runs in the Baltimore market.  The ad returns to Bob Ehrlich’s fundamental belief that Maryland can do better with strong leadership in the Governor’s Office.  Bob restates his vision of a government that spends within its means, encourages entrepreneurs to hire, and puts the interests of citizens ahead of politics.  The ad can be viewed by clicking here.

Yard Sale

Only 1 yard sale this weekend to post . . . so here it is:

Sat., Oct. 30 – 8 am til - 106 W. Church St., Hebron - Lots of men’s clothing – casual/dress, winter/summer, pants (sizes 36-40), shirts (XL), shoes (size 9), sport coats/blazers (size 44), jackets & dress coats (L/XL), belts; elliptical machine; Joseph Travers 1930’s black duck decoy, original paint - $350

Its Going To Be A Big Year For Republicans!








Hundreds, (and I do mean hundreds) of people gathered this morning at the Republican Headquarters Victory Center in Salisbury to meet with a overwhelming crowd of republican politicians.

Again Folks, the Daily Times refused to be there stating, "It's too close to the election to cover it." And you're paying a subscription for????????

Nevertheless, more than a million phone calls have gone out to reach as many voters as possible and hopefully get them to the polls. When you get this many politicians together more so to thank ALL of those volunteers helping them with their campaigns, it's refreshing. They have gone the extra mile to do so and the republican party is proving to work hard for your votes this election cycle.

Somerset Early Voting Numbers

980 Total

461 Democrats

421 Republican

1 Libertarian

74 Unaffiliated

12 Others