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In presidential elections, especially since 2000, it is a knee jerk reaction for members of the party that lost to blame third party and independent voters. After the results of election night, some Republicans blame Gary Johnson and other third party candidates for Mitt Romney’s loss in key battleground states. Do Republicans have an argument to make? Virginia 99.5% of precincts reporting: * Barack Obama - 1,852,123 * Mitt Romney - 1,745,397 * Gary Johnson - 30,003 * Virgil Goode - 13,4

In presidential elections, especially since 2000, it is a knee jerk reaction for members of the party that lost to blame third party and independent voters. After the results of election night, some Republicans blame Gary Johnson and other third party candidates for Mitt Romney’s loss in key battleground states. Do Republicans have an argument to make? Virginia 99.5% of precincts reporting: * Barack Obama - 1,852,123 * Mitt Romney - 1,745,397 * Gary Johnson - 30,003 * Virgil Goode - 13,4

Now that the election is over and our lives are somewhat back to normal, we can venture downtown to the Grant Grill for a delicious craft beer dinner for San Diego Beer Week. The Grant Grill is going to be offering a five course dinner paired with five local  craft brews. This will include some international classics, as well as local brews: Chimay White Triple Ale, Douchesse De Bourgone Flemish Ale, North Coast Brewing Company Blue Star Wheat, Ballast Point Pale Ale, and Green Flash Double Stou

Carrying the key battleground state of Ohio, President Barack Obama has secured reelection to a second term in office, several news networks projected Tuesday evening. In the weeks and days prior to the election, polling data and statistical projections consistently predicted a rather high likelihood of an Obama victory on election day despite a stagnant economy, which sixty percent of voters in exit polls Tuesday named as the number one issue on their mind. Health care clocked in at a distant

Photo: US News and World Report Carrying the key battleground state of Ohio, President Barack Obama has secured reelection to a second term in office, several news networks projected Tuesday evening. In the weeks and days prior to the election, polling data and statistical projections consistently predicted a rather high likelihood of an Obama victory on election day despite a stagnant economy, which sixty percent of voters in exit polls Tuesday named as the number one issue on their mind. Hea

Credit: Latino Post President Barack Obama has won the critical swing state of Ohio. President Obama’s victory in Ohio seals his re-election for another term in the White House. All eyes have been on Ohio this election. The critical swing state is important for two reasons: 1. The state holds 18 electoral votes and 2. Partisan registration is nearly identical. Aside from its electoral votes and registration, the state is a remarkable predictor of the presidential election. Since 1944, Ohio has

In what has already become the most "social" election in history, voters take to the Internet to express patriotism, share opinions, and encourage voting. Social media roundup election day 2012 coverage includes socially savvy voters and uses of media around the Internet on November 6, 2012. Check back for updates throughout the day! Social Media Spreading Democracy Nationwide How are people using social media to spread the word about voting? On Election Day, Pew Internet & American Life Proj

Credit: Ohio Liberty Coalition The primary argument against online elections is the risk of voter fraud. This is the same argument that is levied against other new voting laws or practices while also justifying the implementation of new rules. Many voter fraud arguments are anecdotal or unsubstantiated, but they definitely make headlines. Conducting an election online does create problems that may open the whole electorate up to fraud instead of the current risk of criminals impersonating indi

It's been a long, long road, but the big day has finally arrived: Election 2012. It has been a media frenzy to a near apocalyptic end, with so many important races to watch, but they warrant the attention. This election's lofty implications and expectations are a test of our heralded theory of governance, a test of democracy in America. Importantly, a declaration of independence by so many voters has indicated a distinct and special shift in the status quo, giving this election an undeniable air

[Update 5:20 PM PST] Independent candidate Angus King is projected, by CNN, to win the Senate seat in Maine. -- [Update 5:15 PM PST] In Ohio, 1.8 million voters cast their ballot early or by absentee ballot. It could still be some time before we know a victory. CNN projects Georgia will go to Mitt Romney. In Florida, over half of the precincts are reporting a very slight lead for Romney now. This is the first time the GOP candidate has taken the lead tonight. His lead is 52-47. -- [Updat