Election Day: We're Almost There!

We are into those last few hectic days before the election. We would like your continued opinions and observations about the election as it nears conclusion. Who do you like, what has bothered you about the campaigns, etc.? Basically, this is an “Open” thread.

Let’s continue the discussion started on the thread below this one; that thread is getting a bit long (200+ posts), so we are giving you a more space to add your comments on see what other bloggers are saying. The final week will likely be filled with surprises and even a bit of controversy. That’s what this thread is all about.

Check out the many comments in the thread below to get up to date on our “County’s Political Direction”. Also, don’t forget to participate in our Straw Poll. Just click on Vote: Current “Straw Poll”, in the “Links” section on the PH blog home page.

Let the discussion continue!

REMINDER: Don’t forget to enter our “pick-the-winners” contest. Give us your winners by November 5.

Big Changes In Marion Politics? (Continued)

To keep our bloggers (young and old) from developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in scrolling through the long thread on “Marion Politics: Are We In For Big Changes?”, we are starting a new (continued) thread on the topic. The subject seems to have attracted quite a bit of interest, with over 190 comments so far. We are making it easier for you to add your comments and continue the discussion.

Please go to the thread below this one if you are interested in reviewing the discussion to date on “Marion Political Changes”; there are many good comments. Just a little over two weeks before E-Day. Let’s fill up this thread by then!

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The station is accessible via internet at: http://www.ocalaradio.com/

Marion Politics: Are We In For Big Changes?

{NOTE: This thread of the blog is full. You can continue to review the many excellent comments made to date. However, to add your comments, please scroll up to: "Big Changes In Marion Politics? (Continued)" -- October 21.}

Over the past few weeks, there have been several posts indicating a point of view that our County (possibly our State and Nation) is in for some changes in its political direction.

It was suggested that we open a thread on this topic to further discuss what people believe is going to happen as a result of the upcoming elections. Some of our bloggers see the election results as political “business-as-usual”; others are predicting a “new direction”.

Tell us what you think:

Are we going to have the beginnings of a “new direction” in the politics of Marion County following the November elections? Importantly, why or why not?

P.S.: Don't forget to vote in our Straw Poll. Click on the link in the thread below this one.