Things I Heard About

In Iowa, voters will have a chance to change the state constitution clause that bans an, “idiot or insane person” from voting.

It’s nice that they’re going to let their governor vote. (Read the linked article to see what prompted that comment).

On to Massachusetts! Voters there get to decide whether or not they should be paying state income taxes. And it is looking like it is going to be a very, very close vote.

Most interesting fact: Out of state teachers unions are the major funding source for the very, very well financed opposition to the measure. They have poured at least one million dollars into the campaign and are willing to spend even more.

Gee, where do they get that kind of money? Oh, wait. They are paid with state tax money……

And finally, the stock markets rebounded today. The Dow jumped 936 points - the biggest percentage jump since 1932.

Word is that the Obama campaign is demanding a recount.