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#21767498 at 2024-10-15 05:02:34 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #26653: Playlist of Victory Edition

Massive Early Voting Turnout Surge Shatters Records Across Wyoming

More than three weeks still remain before the Nov. 5 general election, but records are already being shattered for early voting turnout around Wyoming.

Laramie County announced that turnout on Day On of early voting in Laramie County on Tuesday set a record, as 754 ballots were cast. According to Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee, the previous first-day record, set in 2020, was 313.

By Friday afternoon, the early voting line at the Laramie County Clerk's Office was out the door. Lee told Cowboy State Daily that 2,672 ballots had been cast for the first week so far, also a record.

"This is good. There's a lot of interest in this election for sure," she said.

None of these totals include absentee ballots and only represent in-person early voting.

In Laramie County, 438 absentee ballots and 48 ballots sent to residents stationed overseas were returned as of Friday afternoon, slightly higher numbers from what was seen in 2020. That's significant, considering a whopping 13,025 absentee ballots were sent out for the 2020 election, mostly as result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Platte County Clerk Malcolm Ervin said similar records were likely broken in his county for the first week of early voting.

As of Friday, Platte had 552 early ballots recorded. This compares to the roughly 2,000 ballots that were cast in his county through the entire 45-day early voting period in 2020.

Ervin said his staff anticipated a heavy early voting turnout this year because of changes in law that just went into effect, reducing the early voting period from 45 to 28 days for most voters.

Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese said she wasn't sure if any records had been broken in her county, but early voting participation has been "steady" in her central Wyoming county, with 301 casting an early ballot so far.

Republicans and former President Donald Trump have made a concerted effort to promote early voting in this year's election, even though Trump himself has also criticized it. Democrats have historically had success in encouraging early voting, which has helped them bank votes ahead of Election Day.

Earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman put out a video on social media reminding the voters that the polls are open and that "we need to take our country back."

'Get 'R Done'
State Rep. Clarence Styvar, R-Cheyenne, was one of the early voters Friday afternoon waiting to cast an early vote. When asked why he chose to vote early rather than vote on Election Day, Styvar responded to, "get 'r done."

The overwhelming sentiment among people Cowboy State Daily spoke with was similar to Styvar, expressing a desire to get voting out of the way and done when they had free time to do it.

Michelle Blake said avoiding long lines on Election Day was a factor in her consideration to vote early.

"I don't want to have to wait in the line too long," she said.

One of these people was Cody Fife, who was voting in his first Wyoming election after moving to the Cowboy State from Alaska.

Fife said he hadn't even planned to vote when he left the house that day, but realized the convenience of casting his vote early when stopping by the courthouse to register his vehicle in Wyoming.

When asked if he was knowledgeable about the candidates running, Fife responded that he's "just as much as anyone else."

Presidential elections tend to draw much larger turnout than non-presidential elections. The high-stakes race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will likely be no different, with people from both parties seeing the result in fatalistic terms for the country.

Larger Trends
When it comes to absentee voting, which involves the county mailing a ballot out to voters who make a request for one and then those voters returning the ballot in-person or by mail, Murray said she doesn't trust the process.

"I'd rather do in-person voting because of how the election went four years ago," she said.

Andrea Aguiar feels differently, confidently voting by absentee ballot in the past. On Friday, she was casting her vote in person with her daughter in tow.

"Just to beat the crowd and make sure it's done with," Aguiar explained of why she came early. "Also, in case I get sick on Election Day."

Aguiar and others expressed surprise by how many people were voting early.

All three clerks believe there has been slowly growing popularity for early voting over the last few election cycles. Although there was a major spike in 2020, Ervin pointed out that his county's early voting numbers are on pace to beat what it saw in 2016.

"Some people are realizing that if life happens, something might happen on Election Day that makes them not able to vote," Freese said. "Others don't want to have to wait in the lines."

Lee also believes the public has become more confident in early and absentee voting than in the past.

"Trust has increased," she said. "As people become more familiar with it they realize it is a convenience for them. They're assured their vote is cast and counted. It makes them confident."

Freese doesn't think confidence in these mechanisms of voting has increased and pointed out that there is still a solid cohort of voters who adamantly only vote on Election Day.

"We like giving a lot of options to make sure people feel confident in their vote," she said.

Although none of these three county clerks promote voting early instead of voting on Election Day, Ervin and Lee admitted that the more people that do, the easier it makes work for their election staff on Nov. 5.

"It takes the burden off the vote centers," Lee said.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/10/11/massive-early-voting-turnout-surge-shatters-records-across-wyoming/

#18834935 at 2023-05-12 12:48:29 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #23118: Distractions Everywhere Edition

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May 14, 2023
11:00 PM EDT
Mastering Resume Essentials for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/05142023/mastering-resume-essentials-military-spouses-and-caregivers

May 14, 2023
11:00 PM EDT
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Daniel Runde, "The American Imperative". Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Daniel Runde talked about U.S. global strategy for the 21st century. This virtual event was hosted by CSIS in Washington, DC.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526040-1/the-american-imperative

May 14, 2023
11:55 PM EDT
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Debra Lee, "I Am Debra Lee - A Memoir". Black Entertainment Television former CEO Debra Lee spoke about her career in the entertainment industry. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526636-1/i-Debra-Lee-memoir
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#18834934 at 2023-05-12 12:47:50 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #23118: Distractions Everywhere Edition

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May 14, 2023
4:17 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Dr. Ricardo Nuila, "The People's Hospital - Hope and Peril in American Medicine". Physician Ricardo Nuila spoke about better, less expensive healthcare through the lens of the work he's doing at Ben Taub, a public hospital in Houston.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-6/the-peoples-hospital-hope-peril-american-medicine

May 14, 2023
5:00 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Dean King, "Guardians of the Valley - John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite. Author Dean King chronicled conservationist John Muir's 19th century efforts to save Yosemite National Park.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-7/guardians-valley-john-muir-friendship-saved-yosemite

May 14, 2023
5:43 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Renee Dudley, "The Ransomware Hunting Team - A Band of Misfits. ProPublica reporter Renee Dudley traced the efforts of a small group of self-taught civilians who worked as a team to thwart ransomware attacks from around the world.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-8/the-ransomware-hunting-team

May 14, 2023
6:25 PM EDT
Competitive Enterprise Institute: Mark Calabria, "Shelter from the Storm". Former Federal Housing Finance Agency director Mark Calabria discussed what the Trump administration did to quell the looming housing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was hosted by the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527157-1/shelter-storm

May 14, 2023
7:30 PM EDT
About Books: Teaching the Classics in Prison. Author and book reviewer Brooke Allen discussed what she learned about higher education from teaching a for-credit college program at a men's maximum-security prison. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527859-1/higher-education-prison

May 14, 2023
8:00 PM EDT
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Daniel Runde, "The American Imperative". Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Daniel Runde talked about U.S. global strategy for the 21st century. This virtual event was hosted by CSIS in Washington, DC.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526040-1/the-american-imperative

May 14, 2023
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible Job Options for Military Spouses and Caregivers
Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/events/05142023/flexible-job-options-military-spouses-and-caregivers

May 14, 2023
8:55 PM EDT
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Debra Lee, "I Am Debra Lee - A Memoir". Black Entertainment Television former CEO Debra Lee spoke about her career in the entertainment industry. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526636-1/i-Debra-Lee-memoir

May 14, 2023
10:00 PM EDT
After Words: Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession". Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527229-1/after-words-alexandra-robbins
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#18834932 at 2023-05-12 12:47:15 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #23118: Distractions Everywhere Edition

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May 14, 2023
8:55 AM EDT
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Debra Lee, "I Am Debra Lee - A Memoir". Black Entertainment Television former CEO Debra Lee spoke about her career in the entertainment industry. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526636-1/i-Debra-Lee-memoir

May 14, 2023
10:00 AM EDT
After Words: Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession". Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527229-1/after-words-alexandra-robbins

May 14, 2023
11:00 AM EDT
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Daniel Runde, "The American Imperative". Center for Strategic and International Studies senior vice president Daniel Runde talked about U.S. global strategy for the 21st century. This virtual event was hosted by CSIS in Washington, DC.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526040-1/the-american-imperative

May 14, 2023
11:55 AM EDT
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Debra Lee, "I Am Debra Lee - A Memoir". Black Entertainment Television former CEO Debra Lee spoke about her career in the entertainment industry. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526636-1/i-Debra-Lee-memoir

May 14, 2023
1:00 PM EDT
The NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoan?, speaks at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony of Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_214256.htm
https://commencement.vt.edu/schedule.html

May 14, 2023
1:00 PM EDT
After Words: Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession". Investigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527229-1/after-words-alexandra-robbins

May 14, 2023
1:00 PM EDT
Trunk Show in the Reagan Library Museum Store
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/trunk-show-in-the-reagan-library-museum-store/

May 14, 2023
2:00 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Jeff Guinn, "Waco - David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage". Author Jeff Guinn talked about the 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, and its aftermath and legacy.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-3/david-koresh-branch-davidians-legacy-rage

May 14, 2023
2:43 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Roxanna Asgarian, "We Were Once a Family - A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal. Journalist Roxanna Asgarian spoke about the foster care & adoption systems in the U.S. from her reporting on a murder-suicide case that claimed the lives of six adopted children.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-4/we-family

May 14, 2023
3:29 PM EDT
San Antonio Book Festival: Mary Beth Rogers, "Hope and Hard Truth - A Life in Texas Politics". Mary Beth Rogers offered her thoughts on Texas politics and shared her experiences serving as campaign manager and chief of staff to former Texas Democratic Governor Ann Richards.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526905-5/hope-hard-truth-life-texas-politics
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#7254767 at 2019-07-30 05:52:44 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #9282: Baltimore, 2nd only to Chicago as Dem Policy Gem! or Detroit? Edition

Resignations in the news today - part 1


Flint Bishop International Airport director resigns
https://nbc25news.com/news/local/flint-bishop-international-airport-director-resigns

Minot realtor Gary Kramlich retiring
https://www.minotdailynews.com/life/business/2019/07/minot-realtor-gary-kramlich-retiring/

Robert A. Cohen, Cyber Unit Chief, to Leave SEC After 15 Years of Service
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2019-142

Former BET CEO Debra Lee Joins AT&T Board of Directors and Exits Twitter's Board
https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/Debra-Lee-att-board-of-directors-1203283319/

Resignation Of ICASZ Lecturer Discloses Unpleasant Secrets
https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/29/resignation-of-icasz-lecturer-discloses-unpleasant-secrets/

JubiLee! founder Howard Hanger to retire after 30 years
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2019/07/29/asheville-jubiLee-community-founder-howard-hanger-retires/1693503001/

Andrean officials pledge a smooth transition as President Tony Bonta announces resignation
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/education/andrean-officials-pledge-a-smooth-transition-as-president-tony-bonta/article_981bc077-e452-5b3d-b0ec-f59230ced9b2.html

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch to retire after deal to merge with Pfizer's Upjohn closes
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mylan-ceo-heather-bresch-to-retire-after-deal-to-merge-with-pfizers-upjohn-closes-2019-07-29

Karnataka Speaker Ramesh Kumar resigns after Yediyurappa wins trust vote
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/karnataka-speaker-ramesh-kumar-resigns-1574714-2019-07-29

Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College
https://news.holycross.edu/blog/2019/07/29/retiring-faculty-members-leave-rich-legacy-on-students-college/

UPND S.A Chair Resigns
https://zambiareports.com/2019/07/29/upnd-s-chair-resigns/

Benton County Jail Lieutenant fired
https://www.nwahomepage.com/myfox24/benton-county-jail-lieutenant-fired-2/

McGuigan's, Passion Pop CEO to resign
https://www.sheppnews.com.au/finance/2019/07/29/705614/mcguigans-passion-pop-ceo-to-resign

The Miami Dolphins Have Already Fired A New Assistant Coach
https://thespun.com/nfl/the-miami-dolphins-have-already-fired-a-new-assistant-coach

Gerry Esplana resigns as Valenzuela Classic coach amid MPBL skid
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/gerry-esplana-resigns-valenzuela-classic-mpbl-a2437-20190729

Uber lays off 400 employees, continues big shake-up of marketing team
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/07/29/uber-layoffs-400-employees-fired-marketing-department/1862527001/

McGuigan's, Passion Pop CEO to resign
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/breaking-news/mcguigans-passion-pop-ceo-to-resign/news-story/d8ed52ecf34c8ff482758ce0d587931c

Brooklyn Supreme Court institution retires after 36 years
https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/07/29/brooklyn-supreme-court-institution-retires-after-36-years/

Disgraced Windsor doctor resigns
https://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2019/07/26/disgraced-windsor-doctor-resigns/

Custodians retire from MSU-West Plains
https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/custodians-retire-from-msu-west-plains

Six Smartsville fire personnel resign
https://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/six-smartsville-fire-personnel-resign/article_1c057b06-b1bb-11e9-8bdd-eb2757d0b138.html

Longtime WISN-TV meteorologist Sally Severson is retiring, in phases
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2019/07/29/longtime-wisn-tv-meteorologist-sally-severson-retiring-phases-hearst-channel-12-abc/1855395001/

#1768911 at 2018-06-16 05:24:14 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2226: Watch the Waterfall Edition

Eric Schmidt: Obama's Chief Corporate Ally
Google's chairman has acted as Obama's chief corporate supporter. He has also received unrivaled access to top policymakers

https://www.googletransparencyproject.org/articles/eric-schmidt-obamas-chief-corporate-ally

Eric Schmidt has enjoyed virtual open-door access to the White House during the Obama administration, records show, meeting with the US president and top White House officials on at least 18 separate occasions from 2009 to 2015, not counting large meetings and social events like state dinners.

The meetings include four with President Obama, one of which appears to have been a private meeting in the Oval Office.

Schmidt played an important role in President Obama's two election victories, and his visits to the White House coincided with the government's decision-making on a wide range of issues central to Google's business interests. Those included an antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, the US government's rapprochement with Cuba and potential legislation governing piracy and copyright, which posed grave threats to Google's core advertising business.

At the same time, Schmidt has been appointed to numerous White House advisory positions, giving him privileged insight into the administration's policies in technology, science and military defense, as well as unusual access to top policymakers.

Schmidt's relationship with the Obama administration expanded rapidly during the first years of his administration, records suggest. Schmidt was a late backer of Obama's 2008 campaign, officially endorsing him just two weeks before the election on October 20, 2008. Even so, he was among the earliest visitors to the Obama White House.

On January 28, 2009-just one week after Inauguration Day-Schmidt met with the new president alongside a small number of other corporate executives, including BET CEO Debra Lee and Aetna Inc. CEO Ronald Williams.i Two months later, Schmidt was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.ii

In contrast to his relatively late endorsement of Obama the first time around, Schmidt threw himself into the task of winning his re-election four years later. Schmidt was intimately involved in building Obama's voter-targeting operation in 2012, recruiting digital talent, choosing technology and coaching campaign manager Jim Messina on campaign infrastructure.iii The system was credited with helping Obama achieve his unexpectedly large margin of victory.iv

#1544748 at 2018-05-26 03:48:04 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #1941: Pain Incoming Edition

https://wtop.com/news/2018/05/Debra-Lee-stepping-down-as-head-of-bet-and-her-d-c-mansion-is-still-for-sale/amp/

Another CEO steps down. Any significance?

#1538945 at 2018-05-25 16:53:02 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #1934 Qoming To A Head Edition

Bye, Girl: Debra Lee Resigns as BET Networks Chairman/CEO

https://www.lovebscott.com/bye-girl-Debra-Lee-resigns-bet-networks-chairman-ceo

#753810 at 2018-03-22 12:08:00 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #934: Monotonically increasing numbers edition.

Obama - Rizvi Connection found

http:// variety.com/2007/biz/opinion/obamas-bundlers-44679/

Barack Obama's campaign unveiled a new list of its campaign bundlers - the key fund-raisers responsible for rounding up contributions from their friends and contacts.

There's been considerable focus this year on this group, as they drive the fund-raising process. It's one thing to write a $2,300 check - it's another to help raise $100,000. But the disclosure of just who these people are is left to the campaigns - Obama, Clinton and Edwards did so last spring, to varying degrees of detail.

But Obama's new list goes further than other campaigns in that it goes into more detail: not just the names but a general range of the amount raised. They do not list occupations, or much other detail, but it's not too difficult to discern these key fund-raisers from entertainment.

You also may wonder, where's Oprah? Her event raised more than $3 million for the campaign, but she doesn't make the list of bundlers. She was the "draw," not the fund-raiser. Money was raised via individual members of the national finance committee, not Oprah herself.

$50,000 to $100,000: Lawrence Bender, David Geffen, Reed Hundt, James Lassiter, Debra Lee, James Mangold, Max Palevsky, PJ and Suhail Rizvi, Joe Roth, Tom Rothman, Jeff Shell, Jim Wiatt.

$100,000 to $200,000: Nicole Avant, Ari Emanuel.

Over $200,000: Hill Harper, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bill Kennard, Margo Lion, Michael Lynton, Charlie Rivkin.

The complete list is here.