Dragons in the Algorithm
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by Michael Chermside

Category: Politics

Election Guide for Nov 8, 2011

My election guide for November 8, 2011.

My endorsements in Bold.

Retention of Judge, Pennsylvania Supreme Court (retain or not):

  1. Michael Eakin

NO, do not retain! -- In 2006, The PA State Legislature voted itself a pay raise in direct violation of the plain wording of the state constitution which states …

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Posted Mon 07 November 2011 by mcherm in Politics

Election Guide - May 2011

Here is my election guide for the primary elections in May of 2011.

It is less neat than usual, partly because it has been completed at the last minute. Bold candidates are the ones I am endorsing.

PA Superior Court Judge, DEM candidate

David Wecht

PA Commonwealth Court Judge, DEM …

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Posted Tue 17 May 2011 by mcherm in Politics

Election Guide, Nov 2010

Here is a description of all items that will be on my local ballot for this upcoming election, along with my own thoughts on the candidates.But it's late in the evening on the day before the election so I'll be brief.

Governor:

Dan Onorato

Not outstanding. For example, I …

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Posted Mon 01 November 2010 by mcherm in Politics

Election Guide, May 2010

This coming Tuesday, we have primary elections. I have been doing my research on the candidates for the various races -- all primary elections, and I am registered as a Democrat. I will summarize the results of that research here along with my endorsements and intended votes.

Race #1: Governor:

Dan …

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Posted Sun 16 May 2010 by mcherm in Politics