Tag Archives: election day 2012

• Politics

  Post-election, man lives with Romney tattoo on his face

  A Michigan man will apparently be a Mitt Romney supporter for the rest of his life after tattooing the Romney campaign logo on his face.
• Politics

  Despite Voter Support No Changes to be Made for County Board Members

  Seventy-two percent of voters in Rock Island County voted in favor of reducing the county’s board members. However, that vote is not binding.
• Politics

  Election 2012 Includes Illinois Concealed Carry Referendum

  Voters on Election Day were not just picking the next President of the United States. In 10 Illinois counties, they…
• News / Politics

  Ground game propels Bustos win in 17th District congressional race

  Democrats recaptured the seat in the 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. That’s when Cheri Bustos defeated incumbent Rep. Bobby Schilling,…
• News / Politics

  Cheri Bustos Says Campaign Resonated with Voters

  Newly elected Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos talks with News 8′s Jim Mertens about the campaign, bipartisanship, and the number one issue impacting voters.
• Politics

  Watch: Mitt Romney concession speech

  Republican challenger Mitt Romney has congratulated President Obama on his re-election.
• Politics

  Loebsack victorious

  Through a hoarse voice, Loebsack celebrated Barack Obama’s victory in the presidential race as well as his own.
• Politics

  Voter turnout – how many ballots were cast in your county

  Some say, “If you didn’t vote, you can’t complain.” So, just how many voters really showed up at the polls in our area?
• Politics

  Jacobs retains state senate seat

  Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs of East Moline defeated Republican challenger Bill Albracht to retain his seat in the 36th legislative district.
• News

  Archer concedes Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

  John Archer lost his attempt to challenge incumbent congressman Dave Loebsack to represent Iowa’s re-drawn 2nd Congressional District.
• Politics

  Republicans say they are down, but not out

  Illinois Republican Rich Morthland said he knows it will be a tough fight for his party, but he is still hopeful.
• Politics

  Schilling concedes congressional race

  In his concession speech, incumbent Bobby Schilling vowed to give Cheri Bustos all the support he could to ensure she can represent the 17th Congressional District well.