Late night TV is good for you

I was up watching The Colbert Report last night.  It’s usually good for a few laughs, but ever so often something of use is given. Ok so not to become overly political, but the new fall TV season have yet to really dive deep into story lines, production on the follow up to “The Dark Knight” has yet to begin so this election has become a hobby of mine.

The coolest, and (claims to be) unbiased poll tracker out there is FiveThrityEight

Their mission is to “Most broadly, to accumulate and analyze polling and political data in way that is informed, accurate and attractive. Most narrowly, to give you the best possible objective assessment of the likely outcome of upcoming election”

Neat stuff.  Obama has an 89% chance of winning.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the U.S. Election

Just a few things that came across my plate today.

The Good: This is a pretty funny flow chart of Palin’s Debate. It will put a smile on your face even if you have no interest in politics.

The Bad: I read today that only seven states have election day registration. This is showing up at the polls to register and vote.  SEVEN!  – not to mention that the states have power to regulate voting for a federal election.

The UGLY: Palin says Obama is Mr. Cooper and hanging with Terrorists. Obama releases a micro-documentry about McCain and his involvment in the 1980’s savings and loan crisis. Honestly how the heck does someone like this get nominated…