Opinion

Published on Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Pass/Fail: Obama, McCain, Minnesota, Daniel Craig


By PERSPECTIVE STAFF
Last updated on 00/00/0000 at 12:00 a.m.

Pass / Fail will appear in the Northern Star and grade those who made the news. A passing grade will be given to those who show true promise and a fail equals a braincramp.

PASS: President Elect-Obama and Senator John McCain
President-elect Obama and Sen. John McCain are awarded a passing grade for putting aside partisan politics.

After the election these tow leaders showed remarkable commitment to their office by meeting to discuss solutions to the country’s current problems.

Source: chicagotribune.com

FAIL: The State of Minnesota
The state of Minnesota receives a failing grade for ballot recount.

The state’s senatorial race is still being disputed as Democratic candidate Al Franken has asked that absentee ballots be counted in the state’s recount.

An attorney for Sen. Ron Coleman stated that Minnesota law only allows ballots cast in the election to be counted.

Let’s just hope this election can be resolved before inauguration day.

Source : startribune.com


PASS: Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig set a new record for the renowned James Bond series.

The film “Quantum of Solace” grossed 67.5 million dollars its opening weekend, the most of any Bond film

Source : reuters.com

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