It’s Election Day, if you hadn’t heard. So, please: Vote. Even if you don’t like any of the candidates – even if you prefer to write in the name of your favorite cartoon character because, well, that’s how you feel – it’s still important you show up.
- Wall Street money is backing Mitt Romney. Yet markets appear to be predicting an Obama victory. (Barron’s)
- Sarah Palin endorses Mitt Romney. But you’re only going to know that if you can make it to the 14th paragraph. (Facebook)
- Remember those teleprompter jokes Republicans used to tell about President Obama? Yeah, funny thing about that. We’ll let Mitt Romney explain. (The Washington Post)
- The election’s total cost may exceed $6 billion. Outside groups like super PACs spent more than $1 billion this cycle – more than 4 times spent in 2008. (Roll Call)
- A handy guide to the key Senate races that could determine whether we call Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, the “majority leader” come January. (The Guardian)
- The most expensive non-presidential race this cycle? Virginia’s Senate race at $82 million and rising. More than 60% was from outside spending. (OpenSecrets)
- Chris Rock has recorded a special message for white voters. If you want a white president, vote … Barack Obama. (Jimmy Kimmel)
- And for those who just want to sit back and laugh at the campaign that was, humor website McSweeney’s has compiled a list of its best 2012 humor. (McSweeney’s)
John Flowers