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Why Obama should withdraw

◼ (T)here is good news for the president. I checked the Constitution, and he is under no compulsion to run for re-election. He can scrap the campaign, bag the fundraising calls and never watch another Republican debate as long as he's willing to vacate the premises by Jan. 20, 2013. - Steve Chapman/Chicago Tribune

That might be the sensible thing to do. It's hard for a president to win a second term when unemployment is painfully high. If the economy were in full rebound mode, Obama might win anyway. But it isn't, and it may fall into a second recession — in which case voters will decide his middle name is Hoover, not Hussein. Why not leave of his own volition instead of waiting to get the ax?

◼ Time for panic at the White House? Some say yes - Michael A. Memoli, Washington Bureau Chicago Tribune
◼ Top 10 Reasons Obama Should Not Run for Re-Election - The Street
◼ What should the White House do? Panic! - James Carville, CNN Contributor

◼ Astonishing: Chicago Tribune Editorial Explains “Why Obama should withdraw” - NoQuarter

It's no surprise that many Democrats are running away from Obama. But here's the problem: He did what Democrats wanted him to do. Health care, stimulus, taxes, you name it...

◼ Obama plagued by Democrats' ingratitude - Byron York/Washington Examiner

...the president's approval ratings are hitting new lows, with his job approval rating bouncing around the high-30-percent to low-40-percent range in recent Gallup Polls. The numbers are even worse -- about 70 percent disapproval -- for Obama's handling of the economy. Independent voters, the key to the president's election in 2008, have abandoned him right and left.

Given all that, it's no surprise that many Democrats are running away from Obama. But here's the problem: He did what Democrats wanted him to do. Health care, stimulus, taxes, you name it -- Obama did what his party wanted. Not what the public at large wanted, but what many Democrats wanted. And now, as the negative electoral consequences of their own priorities stare them in the face, those Democrats are blaming the president.

Paul Ryan: Class warfare = bad economics. Let's work together to promote growth.

LOCAL: Upcoming November 8 Election

◼ Election Calendar

Sept 29– Oct 18 Counties Mail Sample Ballot Booklets
Oct 11* Last Day to Register to Vote to Ensure Receipt of Sample Ballot
Oct 11* – Nov 1 Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application Period

Between these dates voters may apply for a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot from the elections department.

Nov 8 General Election Day

◼ Candidate Guide

Includes list of Open Seats

◼ HUMBOLDT COUNTY Candidate Contact Information

◼ Candidate Mass Mailing Requirements [pdf]

◼ Political Signage Requirements

◼ Arcata [pdf]
◼ Eureka [pdf]
◼ Fortuna [pdf]
◼ County Property [pdf]

Carolyn Crnich: County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters
Voter Registration Election Manager: Kelly Sanders

ELECTIONS & Voter Registration
3033 H Street Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707 445-7678
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to Noon/1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Questions or comments? --- Email: humboldt_elections@co.humboldt.ca.us
*Deadline falls on a weekend or holiday and in most cases has been moved to the next business day.

LIST OF DECLARED CANDIDATES:
◼ Special District Board Candidates Finalized - Ryan Burns, The Journal

Humboldt Community Services District

Frank Scolari, Dave Saunderson, George Davis, Kevin H. McKenny

McKinleyville Community Services District

Helen Edwards, John W. Corbett, David Elsebusch

Manila Community Services District

Mike Seeber, Geronimo Garcia, Joy Dellas, Robert Rose, Zachary Brian Thomas, Susan Opalach, Jan Bramlett

Willow Creek Community Services District

Joe O’Hara, Judy M. Gower, Bruce Nelson, Tom O’Gorman, Marc J. Rowley

Resort Improvement District 1

Susan L. Fox, Roger Boedecker, Mark Mitchell, Dennis D Harper, Nanette Corley, Chet Edeline

Blue Lake Union School District

Lex Rohn, Lisa Hooven, Mandi Lewis, Lana Manzanita

Ferndale Unified School

Rey Urbach, Emil Feierabend, Kristina Radelfinger

Eureka Unified School District, Ward 4

Judy Anderson, Susan L. Johnson

Fieldbrook School District

Richard Grissom, Linda F. Broadman, Jeremy Sargent

Fortuna Union High School District

Kenneth A. Steele, Anita L. Gage, Charles Giannini

Klamath Trinity Joint School, Area 6

Robin Wild, Darlene Magee

Local Measures: Measure U -- Fortuna Union and Rohnerville Elementary School District

◼ Smart Voter

The ' We Like Women Party'

◼ Secretary of State Elections Info - California: Political Bodies Attempting to Qualify for the June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election

American Third Position; Americans Elect; California Moderate Party; Christian Party; Conservative Party; Constitution Party of California; Dharma Party; Federalist Party; New Revolution Party; Open Party; Reform Party; The Humane Party of California; The People's Party of California; Twelve Visions Party of California; Utopia Manifesto Political Party; We Like Women Party; WHIG Party; Working Families Party of California