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Vol. 114 No. 41 © 2012, Baylor University In Print >> GENRE CROSS Obama secures second term in office talks By Davis Espo the majority in the electoral vote, about her ongoing tour Associated Press where it mattered most. He had and how she thinks 284, or 14 more than needed for affects WASHINGTON — President victory. Romney had 200. listeners of other genres Barack Obama won re-election Yet to be settled were battle- Tuesday night despite a fierce grounds in Florida, Virginia and challenge from Republican Mitt Nevada. Page 4 Romney, prevailing in the face of The election emerged as a a weak economy and high unem- choice between two very different from Page 1 >> SPORTS RULER ployment that encumbered his visions of government — whether SENATE first term and crimped the middle The sports desk makes it occupies a major, front-row class dreams of millions. place in American lives or is in the cases for which athlete “This happened because of background as a less-obtrusive fa- they think should be you. Thank you” Obama tweeted cilitator for private enterprise and president to supporters as he secured four entrepreneurship. more years in the White House. The economy was rated the Page 5 The president sealed his victo- top issue by about 60 percent of ry in Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire voters surveyed as they left their and Colorado, four of the nine polling places. But more said for- >> BREAKDOWN battleground states where the two mer President George W. Bush See maps of how rivals and their allies spent nearly bore responsibility for current cir- and the U.S. as a whole $1 billion on dueling television cumstances than Obama did after voted in the election commercials. nearly four years in office. Ultimately, the result of the About 4 in 10 said the econo- Page 3 brawl of an election campaign my is on the mend, but more than appeared likely to be the politi- that said it was stagnant or getting cal status quo. Democrats won worse more than four years after two more years of control of the the near-collapse of 2008. The Senate, and Republicans were on survey was conducted for The As- On the Web track to do likewise in the House. sociated Press and a group of tele- MCT Campus Romney was in Massachu- vision networks. The crowd cheers as President Barack Obama is projected to win re-election against Gov. Mitt Romney at an setts, his long and grueling bid for Democrats got off to a quick election party on Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga. the presidency at an unsuccessful start in their bid to renew their television advertising during the The president was in Obama’s own, he added. end. Senate majority, capturing seats in race, and Democrats rushed to as he awaited the voters’ verdict Romney reciprocated, con- The two rivals were close in Indiana and Massachusetts now his cause. on his four years in office. He told gratulating the man who he had the popular vote. in Republican hands. Polls were still open in much reporters he had a concession campaigned against for more Romney had 45.2 million In Maine, independent former of the country as the two rivals speech as well as victory remarks than a year. votes, or 49 percent. Obama had Gov. Angus King was elected to began claiming the spoils of a prepared. He congratulated Rom- Earlier, he raced to Ohio and 45 million, also 49 percent, with succeed retiring GOP Sen. Olym- brawl of an election in a year in ney on a spirited campaign. “I Pennsylvania for Election Day 65 percent of precincts tallied. pia Snowe. He has not yet said which the struggling economy know his supporters are just as campaigning and projected con- But Obama’s laser-like focus which party he will side with, put a crimp in the middle class engaged, just as enthusiastic and on battleground states gave him but Republicans attacked him in SEE OBAMA, page 6 Don’t Feed the Bears dreams of millions. working just as hard today” as Listen to the Lariat sports desk campaign for their presidential pick from the Cruz gains Texas seat; Dems take Senate sports world. Only on Associated Press “I think if Sadler would have the GOP too far down in their al- baylorlariat.com been chosen that educations and ready uphill climb. Texas overwhelmingly elected educators would’ve been better Senate Majority Leader Harry tea party-backed Republican Ted represented by Texas,” she said. Reid, D-Nev., spoke of concilia- Cruz to the U.S. Senate on Tues- Maggie Walker, a Waco resi- tion. Bear Briefs day, completing the former state dent, said she is concerned about “Now that the election is over, solicitor general’s once seemingly the status of women’s healthcare it’s time to put politics aside and impossible rise from virtual un- under Cruz. work together to find solutions,” The place to go to know known to the first Hispanic to “I think is not for Reid said in a statement. “The the places to go represent the Lone Star State in a lot of things for women, like strategy of obstruction, gridlock the Senate. Planned Parenthood and all of and delay was soundly rejected by Film fanatics “With Ted Cruz’s win, it is that. He’s just not given women the American people. Now they Don’t miss the screening going to be the same thing as rights as far as women taking care are looking to us for solutions.” and discussion of the Obama winning in 2008. Anyone of their own bodies and every- At the time of publication, documentary “White can win. This shows it, whether thing, he doesn’t believe in that.” Democrats held a 53-47 edge Wanderer” from 4 to you’re white, black, Asian, His- Cruz was just one senator in in the Senate, including the two panic. That’s what America is 6 p.m. today in the the midst of a larger national bat- independents who caucus with all about.” said Andy Snelling, a Associated Press tle. Democrats and Republicans them. Republicans needed a net Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ted Cruz celebrates with his wife SUB Den. Visit http:// Shreveport, LA native who at- struggled for controlling majority gain of four seats to grab the ma- mzungumovie.com for Heidi during a victory speech Tuesday in . Cruz defeated Demo- tended the McLennan County crat Paul Sadler to replace retiring U.S. Sen. . of the Senate and U.S. House of jority. Shortly, after 11 p.m., Dem- more information. Republican watch party at the Representatives, even as the heat- ocrats gained a lock on 50 seats, McLennan County Republican what he says on the campaign County Republican watch party, ed battle for the presidency raged. enough to keep control once Film fanatics headquarters located at 539 Val- trail, if he is interested in working said he believed Cruz would come Democrats won a narrow ma- President Barack Obama won re- Lt. Gen. Derald Lary, ley Mills Drive in Waco. to bring people together to reduce to represent the Hispanic com- jority in the Senate on Tuesday, election. previously the inspector The 41-year-old Houston at- the deficit and get people work- munity in its entirety- conserva- snatching Republican-held seats The caustic campaign for con- general of the U.S. Air torney beat Democrat and former ing, then I will work with him,” tive and liberal. in Massachusetts and Indiana and trol of the Senate in a divided state Rep. Paul Sadler to replace Force and a 1954 Baylor Cruz said. “But if he is re-elected “I think a lot of the Hispanic turning back fierce, expensive Congress was marked by end- retiring Republican Kay Bailey and intends down this same path, population is more liberal lean- challenges in Virginia, Ohio and less negative ads and more than graduate, will speak to Hutchison of . Sadler was then I will spend every waking ing, but they will see Ted Cruz in Connecticut to maintain the con- $1 billion in spending by outside students in the AFROTC in Austin and said in a subdued moment to the fight to stop it.” there and he will become a repre- trol they’ve held since 2007. groups on races from Virginia to Leadership Lab at 5:15 concession speech, “I am proud to In a subsequent phone inter- sentative not only for conserva- With a third of the Senate up Montana, Florida to New Mexico. p.m. today. Lary, who stand in front of you and say we view, Cruz added he thought it “is tive Hispanics, but for liberal as for election, Republicans were The outcome in Ohio and Virginia retired from the Air have a new senator-elect whose unfortunately likely” that Obama well,” Adams said. Adams said he undone by candidate stumbles, was closely linked to the presiden- Force in 1989, was name is Ted Cruz.” “will insist on continuing down believed Cruz would be able to with GOP hopefuls in Missouri tial race. Republicans and Demo- commissioned from one Cruz has vowed to limit the same path of the past four “bring something to fix the Sen- and Indiana uttering clumsy crats in Massachusetts, North of the earliest classes in spending and shrink the size of y e ar s .” ate.” statements about rape and abor- Dakota and Montana hoped that government and promised to do Baylor’s AFROTC history. “If he does change, that will be Others disagree. tion that did severe damage to energetic campaigns and person- so again during his victory speech a shift in course and it would be a Alisa Petree, a Baylor alumna their chances and the party’s ality would lead to ticket-splitting in Houston, saying if President shift I would certainly welcome,” who lives in Waco, attended the hopes of taking over. The losses of by voters. View the poverty Barack Obama is re-elected, “the he told The Associated Press. “But McLennan County Democratic Senate seats in Massachusetts and At the same time, Republicans Take a look at 300 visuals next four years will be challenging it is not likely.” watch party at the Papa Rollos Indiana, combined with indepen- drove toward renewed control of representing global indeed.” Ban Adams, a Waco native Outback building located at 703 dent Angus King’s victory in the poverty in the interactive “If President Obama means who attended the McLennan N. Valley Mills Drive. Republican-held Maine seat, put SEE SENATE, page 6 photography exhibit “Enkya|Tomorrow” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Thursday at the Bobo Competition season hits for ProSales students Spiritual Life Center. By Curtis Schroeder petitions. It is this out-of-class to our students that taking a ten- ty to internalize the sales process tion based out of Northern Illi- Guest contributor learning that is the life-blood nis class doesn’t make you a ten- and become a sales professional,” nois University that begins in Oc- of the ProSales major and what nis player. While you can learn he said. “Prospective employers tober and concludes in February. At Baylor, the fall signals the equips students with the skills and the fundamentals of the game in see our intentional approach for Students in the competition serve clashing of helmets on the grid- experience to become successful a class, you really become a tennis the college-to-career transition as as sales representatives for the iron, cooler weather and for Pro- salespeople as they enter the work player when you participate in a a serious value-add as they look to Adobe Connect Pro product, and Sales students, the launch of sales force. tennis tournament and internal- hire the next generation of sales complete a series of exercises that competition season. “Sales competitions are a ize the game. professionals in their companies.” mirror real world sales processes. Casual observers may not foundational element of our “It’s the same situation for Pro- The season kicked off on Oct. Corporate executives judge each understand why Baylor’s profes- students’ college-to-career tran- Sales. We can teach students the 15-16, when 10 ProSales students round, and the first round re- sional sales majors travel to seven sition,” said Andrea Dixon, ex- sales process in the classroom, but competed in the first round of the quired competitors to complete universities across the country ecutive director of the Center for engaging in sales competitions World Collegiate Sales Open. The SEE page 6 each year to engage in these com- Professional Selling. “We explain gives our students the opportuni- WCSO is a four-round competi- PROSALES, Rounding up campus news since 1900 TheLariat Best Student Newspaper three years running | Houston Press Club WEDNESDAY| NOVEMBER 7, 2012 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com For America’s sake let’s all support President Obama

expensive campaign in American Now that this election is over, history, reaching over $1.6 billion. one can only wonder whether Editorial As usual, every new turn in the these rifts in society will mend election increased the money in quietly as if they never happened, On Nov. 4, 2008, the United ads, tours and bigger campaigns. or continue and build into the States elected its first African We will remember the event- resentment and bitterness that -American president, Barack ful debates and the frantic fact only brings the country down as Obama. checking that went with them. We a whole. Tuesday, after a tight race will remember the serious rifts We live in a country where we against Republican candidate, created between friends, families, get to determine a large part of Mitt Romney, Obama was re- peers and co-workers on Face- our history in a conscious deci- elected to a second term as com- book with politically aggressive sion to vote. mander in chief. posts. Now that we have made that We congratulate president But it also goes without saying decision, we must stand by it in Obama (as well as first lady, Mi- that we will remember that Amer- solidarity. chelle Obama) on his second term ica’s first African-American presi- Let’s try to get past the grid- and wish him luck in this eco- dent was elected by popular vote lock that our government has nomically ambiguous time. as well as in the Electoral College been experiencing over the past Obama’s emphasis on jobs in for eight years. few years and support the presi- the working and middle classes The question remains, howev- dent that we elected. and stronger health care reforms er, of whether civility will reign in Whether you voted for Obama are important achievements our political atmosphere regard- or Romney, this is a call for re- to work toward in this time of less of which candidate individu- spect and civility in debates and growth and change after a devas- als voted for. political decision-making. The tating recession. In a country where families election is over, and we must live This has been an extremely have been separated due to ag- with these decisions (for the next close race, and both candi- gressive views posted on Face- four years, at least). dates put in the work to warrant book, friends and coworkers have It’s time to stop bickering and congratulations on both sides. ended relationships because of casting blame for arbitrary details Battleground states like Florida, opposing endorsements of presi- that ultimately don’t matter. It’s Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New dential candidates. It is becoming time to start the next four years Hampshire and Ohio made this more apparent that it is harder with enthusiasm and a passion- race an exciting and suspenseful and harder for political cam- ate drive to make things better for one to watch as the night wore on. paigns to be run with respect and our country. What we will remember from decorum on both sides and with- In short, let’s try to get some- this election is that it was the most out sensationalism in the media. thing done. Today’s conservatives long for the divided days of yesteryear

Well, I sure got that one wrong. job. This was not an incidental tion of every paranoia-drenched, dicted this election season would to the collective memory of those sible — and for a nation where, Four years ago, on the eve of thing. racially tinged threat to the white see debates on women’s reproduc- who had the color, gender, eth- these days, optimism is often de- the last presidential election, I For his supporters, it helped picket fences and Mom’s apple pie tive health? Or, that we’d have to nicity or sexual orientation that voured by rage. wrote in this space of how the of status quo. defend the Civil Rights Act of signified rightness back in that It turns out the mythic past country has spent much of the last “You know what I hope Barack 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of mythic long ago. dies harder than anyone ever three decades “re-litigating” the Obama is?” I wrote in 2008. “I 1965? Or that the state of Arizona In a word, it is not real — and knew. 1960s, arguing over the changes hope he is reconciliation — the would ban ethnic studies classes? never was. wrought in that decade. end of the 1960s at long last. And Or that there would be a new at- Yet the power it holds over Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the As far as social justice is con- the beginning of something new.” tack on the right of public work- conservative minds is proved in 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commen- cerned, of course, the 1960s stand He wasn’t. That’s what I got ers to unionize? And that’s not the decibel level of the temper tary, is a columnist for the Miami. second only to the 1860s as the wrong. to mention the new onslaught of tantrum, the desperate fury of the Readers may write to him via most profoundly transforma- There are, after all, many coded racial slurs. They still say resistance. email at [email protected]. tive decade in American history. words you could use to describe Obama wasn’t born in the U.S.A. We have seen rocks flying It was in those years that black the period from 2008 to now. Just the other day, Mitt Romney through windows and weapons folks came off the back of the bus, “Reconciliation” is not one of surrogate John Sununu, honest to taken to presidential speeches. We Corrections women came out of the kitchen, them. To the contrary, the nation God, called him “lazy.” have seen the president called the Hispanics came off the margins has endured a four-year temper Lord, have mercy. It’s like they antichrist and accused of favoring The Baylor Lariat is com- and gay people first peeked be- tantrum of shrillness and feroc- can’t help themselves. white slavery. We have seen bra- mitted to ensuring fair and yond the closet. ity nearly unparalleled in history. “Restore Our Future” goes zen schemes of voter suppression accurate reporting and will Conservatives have been try- You have to go back to the 1960s, the name of a conservative super that must have Fannie Lou Hamer correct errors of substance on ing to repeal the decade ever Leonard Pitts Jr.|Guest Columnist or maybe even the 1850s, to find a PAC. It seems increasingly obvi- spinning in her grave. Page 2. since, a crusade that seemed to time when America was this an- ous, though, that the idea here is Now, finally, we see Elec- reach its greatest clarity and low- gry with itself. to restore our past. tion Day. You will find no words Corrections can be submit- est depth in the rush to define a make him the embodiment of Far from putting the ‘60s to Except, it’s less a real past than about reconciliation here this ted to the editor by sending an e-mail to Lariat_letters@ certain jug-eared senator from Il- “hope” and “change,” the renewal rest, we have seen a fresh assault a collective yearning for the per- time around, no suggestion the baylor.edu or by calling 254- linois who was, in 2008, running of inchoate liberal promises that on what had previously been con- ceived simplicity and normalcy 60s might finally be at an end. Just 710-4099. for president. He stood to become died with Robert F. Kennedy. For sidered the settled gains of that of yesterday. And it is not “ours” a lament for the naive optimism the first black man to hold that his detractors, it was the realiza- era. I mean, who could have pre- in any sense, belonging instead that made such a suggestion pos-

Political advocacy has no place at Baylor homecoming festivities Lariat Letters While I understand that it voting masses that Mr. Romney not have the joy of witnessing in my face. At the same time, a cos- Have an opinion? is your right, as per the First is the ideal choice for the office person, I shall do my best to de- tumed head is a great deal more Lariat Letter Then send it to the Lariat Amendment, to proclaim your of the president, I fear you are scribe it. Imagine Pluto at Disney visible than an uncovered one, so Dear Baylor student at the affinity for Governor Romney, I preaching to the choir. World, the costumed character I will assume that this is why you Letters to the editor should homecoming pep rally: believe that a little more modesty Not all Baylor students, of who walks around taking pictures wore the costume. That being said, include the writer’s name, First of all, I applaud you for in your presentation was needed. course, feel that Mr. Romney with happy visitors. Pluto has a if you do not have the courage to hometown, major, gradu- wearing your Baylor Line jersey A pep rally is held to focus on should be the next President of large grin on his face, elongated raise high your political message ation year, phone number and for showing Baylor spirit. the university, the team and, most the United States. These students black ears, a couple of whiskers without covering your face, you and student identification I feel it important that, despite importantly, the fans. may not wish to be associated and a bulbous nose. need to reconsider your vote and number. our losing record, the fans still Alumni and current students with the idea that all of Baylor Got the picture? Pluto looks leave the signage at home. exhibit pride for the university. alike are attending the event to university supports Mr. Romney. pretty happy, doesn’t he? In conclusion, the homecom- Non-student writers should include their address. However, there were two things show support for the men who If you had perhaps taken a Now take the image and strip ing pep rally is supposed to be that I did not approve of and, will put their bodies on the line minute to think about the con- away the professionalism that about Baylor university, the place the next day, men who proudly sequences of your actions, you went into making the costume. many thousands call home. Letters that focus on an issue frankly, found inappropriate for a affecting Baylor may be con- wear the green and gold they fight might have realized that by wear- Take away the grin, the cheerful Our tradition transcends elec- pep rally. sidered for a guest column at so diligently for. Your antics dis- ing your Line jersey and appear- demeanor, and what are you left tions, partisanship, and politics. The first, and most abhor- the editor’s discretion. rent, of these infractions was your tract from the intended focus of ing at a Baylor event, you are with? The costume dog head you, Baylor university has numerous “Romney/Ryan: Believe in Amer- the pep rally, causing those of us representing the university. As dear Baylor student, were sport- reasons to celebrate. All I ask is All submissions become ica” sign. that are there to support Baylor to a representative of the univer- ing at the pep rally. Again, my that you please refrain from in- the property of The Baylor Now, as you are certainly avert our attention towards you. sity, it is your responsibility to question is, why? terrupting this celebration of our Lariat. aware, there is a Republican ma- Now, given the nature of your uphold certain standards so that Are you ashamed of sup- great university with your plebe- jority at Baylor; perhaps this is actions, this was clearly one of the university can be painted in a porting Mr. Romney? Did you ian pageantry. The Lariat reserves the right why you felt it acceptable to dis- your intentions. My only question positive light. Unfortunately, you feel that an oversized orb would to edit letters for grammar, length, libel and style. play such propaganda. That being is, why? failed miserably. garner more attention for your Jordan Sakakeeny said, a homecoming pep rally is Baylor is, without doubt, a Your second infraction was cause? Personally, if I were to do Sophomore Conservative hotbed. If your pri- your costume dog head. For those something as tasteless as what you Colleyville Letters should be e-mailed to not the correct venue for the dis- [email protected]. play of political messages. mary objective is to convey to the who may be reading this that did did, I would be ashamed to show

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Texas Representatives for districts 17, 22, 12, 56 decided Congressional District winners Flores wins from across the state U.S. Congress

By Laurean Love Staff Writer Texas District: Incumbent Bill Flores earned a second term in the U.S. House 1: Louie Gohmert Tuesday defeating Libertarian Ben (Rep) Easton. Flores received 85 percent 2: Ted Poe (Rep) of the vote. 3: TBA No Democrat ran opposed to the incumbent. Flores was elected 4: Ralph Hall (Rep) to the U.S. House of Representa- ocrat- 5: Jeb Hensarling tives for his first term in November i c (Rep) 2010. incum- 6: Joe Barton (Rep) When asked what the next four bent Chet years hold for him, Flores respond- Edwards. 7: John Culberson ed by breaking down the possibili- (Rep) Flores said tied of the presidential election. He this year’s campaign was 8: Kevin Brady (Rep) expressed strong support for Gov- a lot smaller in scope com- 9: Al Green (Dem) ernor Romney, but not so much for pared to the couple million dollars that – my phi- 10: Michael McCaul President Obama. they spent last year on advertising. “If President Obama is reelect- losophy – my (Rep) He was able to spend more time ed then it will be a little bit more helping other candidates like Fran- platform, which 11: Mike Conaway of what we have had to do the past cisco Canseco in Texas District 23, is the libertarian platform, (Rep) two years. Essentially continue to Randy Weber in Texas District 14 is the very best that there is, 12: Kay Granger (Rep) try to do everything we can to slow as well as a candidate running for and that’s’ why I’m proud to be down his agenda, which is hurt- senate and a couple of state races. a libertarian. I’m proud to be the 13: Mac Thornberry ing the middle class and hurting candidate.” (Rep) “It allowed me to be able to use the private sector and the service my network of influ- Flores was born at 14: TBA of what I call is the firewall to try ences and contacts and Warren Air Force Base 15: Ruben Hinojosa to protect the American people,” ability to help other in Cheyenne, Wyo., where his father was (Dem) Flores said. people,” said Flores. Flores represents the 17th Con- serving in the military. 16: TBA Opposing the in- gressional District of Texas, serv- cumbent during this After his father’s 17: Bill Flores (Rep) ing on the House Budget, Natural year’s election is Lib- military tour of duty, 18: Shelia Jackson Lee Resources and Veterans’ Affairs ertarian candidate Ben the family returned to Committees. their roots in a small Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor (Dem) Easton. This graphic shows the results of this years presidential election, with a “He has proven he can do the town in the Texas Pan- Easton received his state by state look at how each states’ electoral votes voted, Republican 19: Randy Neugebauer job and I am very pleased that he handle, Stratford. (Rep) BA in Philosophy from or Democrat. was reelected,” said Texas House Washington and Lee Flores is a ninth 20: Joaquin Castro Representative, Charles “Doc” Flores generation Texan and University in 1981. A&M University, graduating Anderson. He has to cover a lot of the oldest of six chil- Before retiring to pursue public (Dem) Easton currently re- Cum Laude with a BBA in ac- ground, but he has been willing to dren. As the son of service, Flores served as President 21: Lamar Smith (Rep) sides in Austin, Texas. counting in 1976. do that and he has done a good job. a rancher, Flores would quickly and CEO of Phoenix Exploration Although the odds were fa- Flores has been a licensed 22: Pete Olson (Rep) We look forward to him serving learn the value of hard work. Company, an oil and gas company vored in the incumbents favor Ben Certified Public Accountant since 23: TBA again. The folks we have for Texas At only 10 years of age Flores focused on the discovery of Amer- Easton is still proud of his accom- 1978. He would also go on to re- are really a good group of guys so began delivering papers and by ican oil and gas. 24: Kenny Marchant plishment as a Libertarian candi- ceive his MBA from Houston Bap- Bill fits right in with that.” 13, he was working 12 hours a day, Flores currently resides in Bry- (Rep) date. tist University in 1985. Never having held an elected six days a week, driving a tractor, an, Texas with his wife of 33 years. “However, do I believe Texas For close to three decades 25: Roger Williams public office before November building fences and working cattle. Where they would raise two sons, would do well to elect a Libertar- Flores worked in the energy indus- (Rep) 2010, Flores entered the Republi- Despite the hardships, Flores Will and John. ian congressman,” asked Easton. try as CFO, COO and CEO. 26: Michael Burgess can primary against 10-term Dem- “I would say certainly, yes. I think paid his own way through Texas (Rep) 27: Blake Farenthold Snider focused his platform to kind of guy that I’m interested in Jones said one of his biggest Anderson wins District 56 four specific points: cut taxes and electing,” Jones said. “I didn’t even shops is just down the street from (Rep) spending, end the war on drugs, know he had an opponent.” Anderson Veterinary Hospital. 28: Henry Cuellar By David McLain of McLennan County, excluding relief for small businesses and lib- In past terms, Anderson in- “He knows what we’re going (Dem) Reporter the east corner of the erty for the Latinos, troduced legislation concerning through,” Jones said. “He’s on the 29: Gene Green (Dem) county and a small part said Snider’s website. school bus safety belts and Jes- ground, on the streets. He knows 30: Eddie Bernice Embedded deep within the of Waco. sica’s Law, a bill promoting harsher what all of us on the streets are go- hubbub of the election day, largely Anderson was first “I’m dissatisfiedpunishments for sex offenders and ing through.” Johnson (Dem) seen as the day the president is de- elected as State Repre- with the loss, but sat- legislation concerning voter identi- In the 90s, Anderson began to 31: TBA cided, is the election for the seat sentative for District isfied with the twenty fication. Anderson also get involved with organizations 32: Pete Sessions (Rep) of the Texas State Representative 56 in 2004, and was percent,” Snider said. helped secure funding for proj- like Texas Association of Business 33: Mark Veasey from District 56. reelected for the 2006 Anderson’s cam- ects such as the new headquarters and the National Association of Republican incumbent Charles paign platform focused for Texas Rangers Company F, a Independent Businesses. The more (Dem) and 2008 terms of of- “Doc” Anderson defeated Liber- fice. He is a practicing on representing small wing of the Texas Ranger Hall of I got involved with these organi- 34: Filemon Vela tarian candidate Neill Snider to veterinarian at Ander- businesses. Fame and Museum and funding zations the more they wanted me (Dem) gain re-election. Anderson won by son Veterinarian Hos- Anderson Greg Jones, a Waco for the Waco skate park and Texas to be involved, and working with 35: Lloyd Doggett 79.47 percent, getting 38,521 votes. pital in Waco. small business owner State Technical College. these organizations made for a (Dem) “I am honored to serve as a Snider garnered and local Tea Party or- Anderson has been working as smoother transition into public of- representative in the great state of 20.53 percent with 9,953 votes. ganizer firmly placed his support a veterinarian while in office, and fice, Anderson said. “It hit me one 36: Steve Stockman Texas,” Anderson said. This was an increase also from behind Anderson. has been a practicing veterinarian night that science, working with (Rep) Anderson will serve for two the 2008 general election when he “Having gotten to know him in Waco since 1981. critters and working with people years — the length of a term in the received 3.64 percent of the vote. over the past four years, honesty, “I think its excellent that they they all go together,” Anderson Texas House of Representatives. Snider owns and operates Neill initiative, drive, hard work; these have politicians in business,” Jones said. House District 56 consists most Mechanical Technology in Waco. are certainly qualification for the said.

The retired lieutenant colonel 11, 2001 and the Legion of Merit tance and information about reha- mendous support, re-electing me earned a Bronze Star for Excep- award, which he received upon re- bilitation to critical burn victims to serve a second term as their con- Birdwell wins District 22 tional Meritorious Achievement tiring from military service. and their families and to support servative voice in the , By Jessica Chia Birdwell’s conservative plat- for his service in Operation Desert Birdwell and his wife, Mel, research on medical care and treat- and I feel extremely privileged for Reporter form includes an anti-abortion Shield/Desert Storm, the Purple founded a non-profit organization, ment options for burn patients. the opportunity to do so,” Birdwell stance, with a commitment to Heart for the wounds he received Face The Fire Ministries, which “Today the voters of Senate said in a statement. Republican incumbent Brian preventing tax dollars from being in his Pentagon office on Sept. aims to provide financial assis- District 22 honored me with tre- Birdwell was successful in his bid spent on abortions. for Texas Senate District 22 Sena- Birdwell, who supported $1 bil- tor, which includes McLennan, lion in spending cuts in the state Bosque, Coryell, Hood, Johnson, budget in his first session as state Ellis, Navarro, Hill and Falls Coun- senator, is opposed to new taxes ty. and spending the $6 billion in Tex- Birdwell received 85.7 percent as’ “Rainy Day” fund. of votes, with a total of 164,335 Birdwell will seek to improve votes, while his opponent, Liber- the state’s economy by protecting tarian Tom Kilbride, received 14.3 businesses from regulations or re- percent of the vote with 27,383 strictions and to overturn Obama’s votes. health care legislation, continue to “I’ve been vigorously traveling support pro-gun legislation and throughout the district for more protect private property from emi- than a year, meeting several times nent domain claims on land. per week with school superin- Birdwell was endorsed by the tendents, local officials, business Texas Hospital Association, Texas leaders and individual citizens to Association of Business, Texas discuss the key successes of the Heritage Alliance, Texans for Fis- 82nd legislative session and the cal Responsibility, Americans for challenges facing our state. When Prosperity, The Texas Alliance for asking constituents for the oppor- Life and the National Rifle Asso- tunity to serve them once more, I ciation. promised to uphold my record of Birdwell has served on the honest and accountable actions,” Higher Education committee, the said Birdwell in a statement re- Veteran Affairs committee and the leased after the results were posted. Economic Development , Govern- Kilbride’s campaign was un- ment Organization committees, available for comment at time of the Sunset Advisory Commission publication. and the Joint Interim Committee Birdwell, a Fort Worth native to Study Human Trafficking. and decorated military veteran Birdwell graduated from Lamar who now lives in Granbury, Texas, University, where he was named was first elected to the Texas State Distinguished Military Graduate Senate in a 2010 special election, of the campus’ Army ROTC pro- and will now serve his second full gram, and earned his Master’s of Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor term as the representative of the Public Administration at the Uni- This graphic shows the division of democratic and republican districts in the presidential election 22nd District. versity of Missouri-Kansas City. WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 7, 2012 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Carrie Underwood’s country tour appeals to listeners of other genres By Gerrick D. Kennedy ward pop sounds. How do you bal- to the same song. Times ance between tradition and achiev- Q: It feels like this was a mas- ing crossover success? sive year for country, and it’s al- LOS ANGELES — Sure, Carrie A: I grew up listening to every- lowed this surge of Americana to Underwood might have lost out to thing. I have such a love for music, be embraced. brassy spitfire Miranda Lambert at but I don’t want to make the same A: I think it’s great. Obviously the 46th Country Music album over and over again. anything that brings more people Association Awards in I love that I can sing a song to our format is a great thing. I re- Nashville last week. But like “Blown Away” and then spect country music because I feel the host - who pulled off turn around and sing a song like it’s more about the talent and the duty for a fifth time Q like “Cupid’s Got a Shot- the songwriting and I put on a big with fellow country star A gun.” One has this amazing show and we have a lot of stuff, but Brad Paisley - is reveling country story line with the I feel confident in myself enough in all the attention the genre is cur- music that fits the song. I’m not as an artist and a singer that I can rently getting. gonna try to make it something have all of those fun toys and know With country-pop sweetheart that it’s not. I’m not gonna think, that we don’t need all the bells and Taylor Swift sitting at the top of ‘I need to “countrify” this by add- whistles either. the Billboard charts, a soapy ABC ing more fiddles and steel guitar.’ Q: “Nashville” is my new guilty drama anchored in Nashville and We do creatively what the song pleasure. Have you gotten a chance Underwood’s tour itinerary ex- wants. And “Cupid’s Got a Shot- to watch it? panding this year included her first gun,” you couldn’t get more coun- A: I did. We got a copy before- dates in Europe and Australia and try than that. I love being able to hand. I know a lot of people that she extended the regularly sold-out explore like that. When a song like work on the show and they wanted trek well into 2013. Underwood “,” “Blown Away” to know what we thought. I think boasts, “It’s a fun time for country.” or “” manages Nashville is such a great town and MCT When we caught up with Un- to have some crossover success, it I think there is so much that they derwood ahead of her recent does it “as is.” I’ve never been one can get into about the music indus- “Blown Away” tour stop and CMA for doing remixes. Then I’ve gotta try. I’m excited for us as a commu- Celebrity Support gig (CMT will re-broadcast the decide which version am I gonna nity that we can shine some more ceremony Nov. 19) she weighed in be tonight: country Carrie or pop light. It seems like “Nashville” is Actress Olivia Munn receives an “I voted” sticker at a polling station in Los Angeles on Tuesday. on all the attention Nashville has Carrie? I’d rather just make coun- getting more spotlight on the town been getting. try music that anybody can get into as a whole. I heard, I don’t know Q: This tour was your first to no matter what they listen to. if this is true, that they are going go internationally. Country is so Q: You think that’s what keeps to do like a “Real Housewives of closely associated with America, you so accessible? Nashville” and I’ve heard rumors were you at all nervous about how A: I’ve had so many people about things on Food Network. It Country singer in bus accident you would be received in Europe come up to me and say, “I didn’t seems that people want to get into and Australia? listen to country music and now I Nashville more, and that’s fun for Associated Press In a statement, Kershaw says, A: Australia was definitely open do.” If they’ve found those things us. “Buses and cars can be replaced but to it, they have Keith Urban and that have elements that they are Q: If Bravo called, would you NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coun- people can’t.” they were really open to us. I wasn’t used to like an R&B flair or pop do it? try singer Sammy Kershaw is No one died, but Kershaw says too worried about Australia, but I flair, or even rock, that can intro- A: No. I feel like my time on thankful to be alive after his tour it could’ve gone the other way. was about going to the U.K. I pic- duce them to so many other artists “(American) Idol,” there were so bus was struck by another vehicle. He believes they had “a guard- tured just a lot of British people in and they can form an appreciation many cameras on us all the time I It happened Friday in Nocona, ian angel.” the audience singing my song back for the genre as a whole. And I love could never get used to it. I don’t Texas. The impact caused major Kershaw has not canceled any to me and it was hard for me to en- the fact that you have your stan- know how people get used to hav- damage to the bus, and the car was concerts. vision. But it was really great. Ev- dard country artists on the radio ing cameras on them in their daily totaled. Kershaw scored major hits in erywhere we went there were fans and you have people like Lady An- lives. I’m a private person too The driver of the car was hospi- the early ’90s, including “She Don’t waiting outside. I was pleasantly tebellum and Rascal Flatts or Keith and we don’t ever film anything talized with injuries. Know She’s Beautiful” and “I Can’t surprised at the reception. Urban or me, where we all occupy in our home because it’s off lim- Kershaw and the nine members Reach Her Anymore.” Q: A common criticism in your of his band and crew were shaken He has sold more than 5 mil- the same space and you’re not its. It’s like letting people see your Sammy Kershaw genre is when artists gravitate to- turning on the radio and listening messy house. and sore but not seriously hurt. lion albums.

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The Oval Office is deserving of tions to charity and helping local People of America, Tim Tebow opposition, let’s get down to busi- Out of any athlete out there, role. someone who never blinks in the causes in the cities he has played would be really excited if you voted ness. Jeremy Lin would make the best Lin might be on posters all over face of adversity. for, and now Denver. him as the next President of the Tebow has the character to lead commander in chief. the city of Houston, but he still The president of the United In fact, in Indianapolis, the lo- United States of America. this country well. There would be Lin’s qualifications make Pey- knows that his job is to distribute States has to be someone who has cal children’s hospital was named Yes, I know this is not a surpris- no Monica Lewinsky scandals to ton Manning’s and Tim Tebow’s the power to others. overcome obstacles, never settled after him because his foundation ing vote from me, but let me break deal with. résumés look like they were writ- An overpowering central gov- for failure, and someone who can made a $4.3 million dollar dona- it down for you. Check out his discipline. Tebow ten in Crayon. ernment will not be a trademark of be relied upon when the going gets tion. No. 1, he loves Jesus. works out harder than anyone in Lin graduated from Harvard a Lin presidency. tough. Manning’s work ethic and char- The most important thing for the league. For example, look at with a degree in economics and A guy with a degree in econom- I submit that of all the profes- acter make him a perfect candidate me is that this country is run with what his days consisted of leading maintained a 3.1 grade point aver- ics would really help America in its sional athletes out there, Manning for the office of the president of the God’s will before anyone else’s. up to the NFL Draft. age while still leading the Harvard current financial situation. would be the one best suited to United States. Tebow would definitely do that, Tebow graduated from the Uni- Crimson basketball team to a re- The guy knows his dollars and take the office of the president of Manning is an intelligent man. and he would also be given a great versity of Florida. cord number of wins. cents. the United States. He graduated from the Uni- platform to minister to others and He also goes down to the or- Harvard is the pinnacle of edu- A successful campaign wouldn’t Peyton’s work ethic is legend- versity of Tennessee in only three give God the glory. phanage in the Philippines and cation. be complete without a few attacks ary. years, but he stayed for his senior This country desperately needs does mission work with his family. Eight presidents have gradu- on the other candidates. His teammates tell tales of him season to work on his master’s de- to be led in a direction under God’s Selfless nature is something ated from Harvard, and Lin falls First of all, Tebow can’t even be arriving for work in the early hours gree (much like our very own Rob- will rather than a selfish man’s de- very evident in Tebow’s actions. nicely into the ninth spot. president because he was born in of the morning, before 5 a.m. at ert Griffin III). sire. Yes, I know that he is not He is a soft-spoken, articulate Makati City, Philippines. times. The main reason Manning Tebow’s actions and upbringing the starting quarterback for the individual, and he knows how to Lin was born in Los Angeles, so He forces his wide receivers to would make for a perfect president are solid proof that he is the man Jets (but one more interception take over leadership positions. he is eligible to run for the presi- stay and continue to work on drills is because he raises the level of per- that would lead the country that from Mark Sanchez could lead to When Lin played in the con- dency. long after practice ends. formance of everyone around him. way. Tebow’s rise), but look at what he’s crete jungle where dreams are Manning and Tebow went to In the off-season, Manning Manning has the ability to No. 2, he is totally 100 percent doing as a second-string dude. made, he was thrown onto a team SEC schools. works from before sunrise to after make people perform at their high- against abortion. He goes in wherever the coach with two leaders, Carmelo Antho- No president has ever attended sunset. est level. If you didn’t know, Tebow’s needs him to and is willing to do ny and Amar’e Stoudemire. an SEC school at any level. Nobody in the NFL works He demands excellence. mom was encouraged to have an whatever it takes to help the team. Not even these big-name, max- With all due respect to Ten- harder than Peyton Manning. On the football field, Manning abortion when she was pregnant While Peyton Manning looks contract players could overshadow nessee and Florida, they just don’t Along with his work ethic, has made Pro Bowlers out of ath- with him. like a president and Jeremy Lin did the greatness that is Linsanity. measure up to what is possibly the Manning’s character is also un- letes with average talent. Obviously, she didn’t, and look go to Harvard, Tebow’s character Jeremy Lin took over the New greatest academic institution in questioned. Manning will not accept medi- how God has used him to make a and values would make him a bet- York Knicks. America and the world, Harvard. He has never been involved ocrity and neither should America. difference in the kingdom. ter leader for this country. “Uh oh,” the skeptics are think- You know the answer to Amer- in any scandal or any sort of legal That’s why Peyton Manning “One nation under God” could Bottom line, Tebow would be a ing. “Takeover? The last thing I ica’s problems. trouble. would be the perfect professional finally be ruled by a true man of great leader for this country based want is a government takeover.” Vote Linsanity for President- Manning is a generous man athlete to serve as president of the God. on his values and beliefs. Fear not. sanity. who has made considerable dona- United States of America. Now that I’ve Jesus juked the It’s Tebow time. Lin is a leader, but he knows his Who would you vote for? CLASSIFIEDS HOUSING

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Yet one man’s successful,” he said, adding that he aired in nine battleground states About 60 percent said taxes The GOP needed a gain of three sibly even gain ground, no matter race and the other’s religion were had finished writing a speech an- where the rival camps agreed should be increased, taking sides for a majority if Romney won, and Romney’s fate. House Democratic never major factors in this year’s ticipating victory but nothing if the the election was most likely to be on an issue that divided the presi- four if Obama was re-elected. Nei- leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi of Cali- campaign for the White House, a election went to his rival. settled — Ohio, New Hampshire, dent and Romney. Obama wants ther Majority Leader Harry Reid fornia campaigned aggressively, as race dominated from the outset by But the mood soured among Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, to let taxes rise on upper incomes, of Nevada nor GOP leader Mitch well, and faced an uncertain politi- the economy. the Republican high command Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado and while Romney does not. McConnell of Kentucky was on the cal future if her party failed to win Over and over, Obama said that as the votes came in and Obama Nevada. Other than the battlegrounds, ballot, but each had high stakes in control. during his term the nation has be- ground out a lead in critical states. In a months-long general elec- big states were virtually ignored in the outcome. In gubernatorial races, Repub- gun to recover from the worst re- Like Obama, Vice President Joe tion ad war that cost nearly $1 the final months of the campaign. All 435 House seats were on the licans picked up North Carolina, cession since the Great Depression. Biden was in Chicago as he waited billion, Romney and Republican Romney wrote off New York, Illi- ballot, including five where one where Pat McCrory won easily. The While he conceded progress has to find out if he was in line for a groups spent more than $550 mil- nois and California, while Obama lawmaker ran against another as a incumbent, Democratic Gov. Bev been slow, he accused Romney of second term. Republican running lion and Obama and his allies $381 made no attempt to carry Texas, result of once-a-decade redistrict- Purdue, did not seek re-election. offering recycled Republican poli- mate Paul Ryan was with Romney million, according to organizations much of the South or the Rocky ing to take population shifts into In a campaign that traversed cies that have helped the wealthy in Boston, although he kept one that track advertising. Mountain region other than Colo- account. Democrats needed to contested Republican primaries and harmed the middle class in the eye on his re-election campaign for In Virginia, the polls had been rado. pick up 25 seats to gain the major- last winter and spring, a pair of past and would do so again. a House seat in Wisconsin, just in closed for several minutes when There were 33 Senate seats on ity they lost two years ago. political conventions this summer Romney countered that a sec- case. Obama’s campaign texted a call for the ballot, 23 of them defended by Depending on the outcome of a and three presidential debates, ond Obama term could mean a re- Voters also chose a new Con- volunteers “to make sure everyone Democrats and the rest by Repub- few races, it was possible that white Obama, Romney, Biden and Ryan peat recession in a country where gress to serve alongside the man who’s still in line gets to vote.” licans. men would wind up in a minority spoke at hundreds of rallies, were economic growth has been weak who will be inaugurated president In Florida, there were long lines Democratic Rep. Chris Mur- in the Democratic caucus for the serenaded by Bruce Springstein and unemployment is worse now in January, Democrats defending at the hour set for polls to close. phy, a Democrat, won a Con- first time. and Meat Loaf and washed down than when the president was inau- their majority in the Senate, and Under state law, everyone waiting necticut seat long held by Sen. Joe Speaker John A. Boehner, R- hamburgers, pizza, barbecue and gurated. Republicans in the House. was entitled to cast a ballot. Lieberman, retiring after a career Ohio, raised millions to finance burrito bowls. More than 30 million voters The long campaign’s cost soared According to the exit poll, 53 that included a vice presidential get-out-the-vote operations in Obama was elected the first cast early ballots in nearly three into the billions, much of it spent percent of voters said Obama is spot on Al Gore’s ticket in 2000. It states without a robust presidential black president in 2008, and four dozen states.

SENATE from Page 1 PROSALES from Page 1 the House on Tuesday as Demo- Congress returns for a postelection a voicemail call to a prospective lenges, including direct-selling, in- Midwest on Oct. 25-27 to compete Workman. The other 12 students crats failed to make any significant session this month will be over buyer. Hundreds of students from ternational and technology-based in Indiana University’s National in the class attended, as well, to inroads into the GOP’s delegations the looming expiration of income universities around the world com- competition components. The Team Selling Competition on the gain experience from observing from the East, South and Midwest. tax cuts first enacted a decade ago peted in the first round, and each third round featured a sales call to Bloomington campus. This com- the competition and by helping With more than half of the 435 under President George W. Bush. of Baylor’s 10 competitors made it a buyer connecting from Russia via petition, unlike other individual their colleagues prepare for each House races called by The Associ- Republicans want to renew them through to the second round. Skype. competitions in the circuit, is a round. First and second place fin- ated Press, Republicans had won all, while President Barack Obama The second round took place a For Murrieta and Huske, both team-based approach to the sales ishers were the University of Wash- 151 seats and were leading in 53 wants the cuts to expire for the week later and required competi- seniors graduating in December, challenge. The 16 students in the ington and University of Toledo more. Democrats had taken 89 dis- highest-earning Americans. tors to secure an appointment with the ICSC marked the last time they course teamed up in groups of four sales teams. Baylor’s team placed tricts and led in 56 others. House Minority Leader Nancy the buyer in a live call with a gate- will compete as undergraduate and participated in a pre-NTSC, third overall out of 21 teams, fin- There were another 20 seats in Pelosi, D-Calif., refused to con- keeper. In round three, students students. The pair did not disap- in-class competition to determine ishing ahead of Indiana University Western states where Republican cede. She told Democrats rallying must complete a virtual inside sales point, and each walked away with which team represented Baylor at (fourth place) and Michigan State incumbents were not facing seri- a few blocks away from the GOP call with a live buyer using Adobe impressive results to add to their the NTSC. University (fifth place). ous challenges, but those polls re- rally where Boehner spoke that by Connect Pro, web-conferencing resumes. Baylor’s team, which was spon- The 2012-2013 ProSales com- mained open. A party needs 218 evening’s end, Democrats would software. Round three will take Murrieta made it to round three sored by CA Technologies, fea- petition circuit continues through- seats to control the House. end up “exceeding everyone’s ex- place on Nov. 26-27. The top 20 and finished in the top eight in the tured Pierce Miner, Austin Rob- out the fall and into the spring. Even before renewed GOP con- pectations and perhaps achieving competitors who make it through competition out of 72 total com- erson, Grant Senter and Chris trol was clinched, House Speaker 25,” the number of added seats round three and into the finals will petitors. Huske took third place John Boehner, R-Ohio — re-elect- Democrats would need to gain compete in a series of events (live in a fact-based event, the NetSuite ed to his seat without opposition House control. and virtual) on NIU’s campus on Challenge. — claimed victory and laid down A glimmer of hope remained Feb. 21-23. “Competing at ICSC was an in- a marker for upcoming battles in for some Democratic gains as 11 While 10 students began com- credible experience that taught me Congress. members of the tea-party backed petition in the WCSO, two other so much about adjusting my selling “The American people want House GOP freshman class of 2010 ProSales students, Joanna Murrieta techniques to effectively commu- solutions, and tonight they re- were trailing in incomplete returns. and Taylor Huske, launched their nicate with buyers both in-person sponded by renewing our House Donna Cassata, Will Weissert competition seasons at the inau- and via Skype,” Murrieta said. “I Republican majority,” he said at a and Alan Fram of the Associated gural International Collegiate Sales truly enjoyed my time at FSU and gathering of Republicans in Wash- Press contributed to this report. Competition held at Florida State will be sure to use what I learned ington. “The American people also Caroline Brewton, Maegan Rocio University in Tallahassee, Fla., on when I begin a job at 3M in Janu- made clear there’s no mandate for and Ashley Wucher contributed Oct. 19-21. ar y.” raising tax rates.” from Waco. The four-round ICSC format ProSales students in the Ad- One of the top fights when included a breadth of sales chal- vanced Sales class traveled to the