A co-worker of mine recently voted early in an effort to avoid the long lines on election day. As a result, he waited in line over 30 minutes to vote early — longer than he’s ever had to wait to vote in his life (and he’s been voting since the Nixon administration).
So now I’m curious. Those of you who voted early, what was your experience? Was it more convenient? Quicker? Why did you vote early? Did it meet your expectations?
A think tank called the New America Foundation made a radical suggestion at a conference held at Google’s headquarters in California: kill over-the-air television.
…Michael Calabrese, director of the Wireless Future Program at the New America Foundation, said we should “take TV off the air” in a few years and replace it entirely with cable, satellite and Internet viewing.
“All channels should be available by broadband, with the government possibly subsidizing cable and satellite providers to deliver free Lifeline service,” Calabrese said.
The major networks and National Association of Broadcasters were not amused. They immediately wrote the FCC, urging them to “protect the public’s free, over-the-air broadcasting service.”
There was a press conference yesterday at which several city leaders endorsed Darin LaHood for State’s Attorney:
Mayor Jim Ardis and At-large Councilman Gary Sandberg both spoke at a news conference in City Council chambers supporting LaHood. Councilmen Bob Manning and George Jacob were present. Councilmen Jim Montelongo, Patrick Nichting, Ryan Spain and Eric Turner have indicated their support….
Other supporters at the news conference included Jim McConoughey, representing the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, and several police officers.