Archive for October, 2010

Don’t expect residency issue to block Emanuel’s path to Chicago mayor’s office

October 22nd, 2010 by

@nickywg asks “Do you think Emanuel’s residency issue will prevent him from running for mayor?”

No. Rahm Emanuel is too smart and well prepared to venture into a race this big without having all of his ducks in a row. Not only do I think this will end up not being an issue, I think he will be the next Mayor of Chicago. 

Great question, thank you for taking the time to ask it.

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Reid campaign hits just the right spot

October 19th, 2010 by

@jolleytime asks: What’s the most effective political ad you’ve seen this cycle? Post a link.

What a great question. I had to take the weekend to think about this one. I think the most effective ad this cycle has to be “Broken Promise”, from Sen. Harry Reid’s campaign. From the message to the execution, I think this is a perfectly balanced political spot. It’s emotional, hard-hitting and incredibly effective. Here’s the ad:

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Sony brings 3-D to PS3

October 13th, 2010 by

Back in September one night as you were climbing in bed, Sony’s popular entertainment system underwent a bit of surgery. If you own Sony’s console, PlayStation 3, downloading system update 3.50 enabled 3D BluRay playback. Of course, you still need a 3D-capable television and 3D glasses to get enjoy the content.

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2010/09/16/additional-details-for-firmware-3-50-revealed/

More importantly, NFL is just getting into the thick of things and Black Friday is now just a month away. The industry reports there are now 15 million PS3s in the Americas – with Sony’s update, that’s 15 million 3D BluRay players installed (of course users will have to connect to the internet and download the update). That should increase demand for TVs.

What do you want for Christmas? Or should I say, what do you want for Super Bowl?

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None of the above

October 8th, 2010 by

@AxelrodD asks: #askBillyV We’ve seen the public polling. How does the polling in the#NVSen race change when you factor in the “none of the above” option?

Excellent question, @AxelrodD. As an aside, your name sounds remarkably like someone who works in government that I know. Must be a coincidence.

To answer your question, I don’t think it will be as major a factor as I’ve heard some say. I do think it helps Senator Reid a little when you factor in the none of the above option. It gives people who are not happy with the pace of our economic recovery a vehicle to express their anger and disappointment without voting for Sharron Angle. If people are upset, but don’t want to vote for her, it gives them another place to go.

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Cubs Win!

October 1st, 2010 by

This week, Nevada’s Secretary of State Ross Miller asks Billy two questions:

@rossjmiller: Which will happen first…cubs win world series or meaningful campaign finance reform is passed in NV? 

If we don’t get a Secretary of State with meaningful influence in the legislative process, the Cubs will certainly win the World Series first.

But seriously, Mr. Secretary of State, I think that the last two election cycles, both 2008 and 2010, the voters have been very angry with business as usual and what they perceive to be a government of insiders.  There will be a premium on transparency, full disclosure, and on the sense that the political playing field is level.

@rossjmiller:…what is your voter turnout prediction?

Voter turn-out will likely be 60 percent in Nevada.  What will be more interesting is who turns out.  When people are negative, they are apathetic and don’t turn out.  This year we are going to see a lot of angry voters.

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