What happens at the polls today is a predictor for 2010

Why Missouri should reconsider cuts to the virtual school program

Thoughts on President Obama's weight loss

The COMBAT Tax extension will be decided at the polls today, could a potential ethics probe impact U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt's campaign, and former Gov. Sarah Palin will be the speaker for the Greater Salina Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner next February. 

Why you should vote against the COMBAT Tax extension

Tony's Kansas City offers up a long list of reasons why you should vote against the COMBAT Tax extension today at the polls.

Thoughts on President Obama's weight loss 

Principally Political speculates about President Barack Obama's recent weight loss and whether it could be attributed to a shift in his schedule. 

What happens at the polls today is a predictor for 2010 

The Kenig Konnection considers the off-year elections slated for today and believes it will speak volumes about the potential resurgence of Republicans and popularity of President Obama.

Legitimacy is at issue with Afghanistan election 

The Wichita Eagle Blog writes that the latest election in Afghanistan doesn't inspire confidence in the process. 

Debating the merits of traffic islands 

12th and Main looks at the issue of landscaping in relation to plans for traffic infrastructure and doesn't understand the priorities placed on green space in light of how fast we're traveling in a car. 

Bond opposes procedural vote on unemployment benefits 

KY3 Political Notebook writes that U.S. Sen. Kit Bond was one of only two Senators to vote against an amendment that could allow the federal government to extend unemployment benefits and would likely maintain the status of the Troubled Asset Relief Program and first time homebuyers credit. 

National Federation of Young Republicans coming to KC 

Johnson County Young Republicans notes that the National Federation of Young Republicans is having its annual meeting in Kansas City on November 13 and 14.  

Nixon believes Missouri economy is ready to bounce back 

The Turner Report reprints a release from Gov. Jay Nixon that contends the stage is set for Missouri's economy to rebound. 

Why Missouri should reconsider cuts to virtual school program 

Show-Me Daily argues that the budget cuts to Missouri's virtual school program will force one of the state's most cost-efficient measures for education to close in a short-sighted move.

Could potential ethics probe impact Tiahrt's campaign? 

Stay Red Kansas wonders if an apparent ethics probe into U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt's office will have a negative impact on his re-election campaign. 

Palin to speak at Salina Chamber annual banquet in February 

What's Right With Kansas notes that the Greater Salina Chamber of Commerce announced that former Gov. Sarah Palin will be their keynote speaker at the annual banquet and meeting on February 5, 2010.