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Basketball Preview Pullout: Men look to repeat, ladies look to rebound pages 5-8 montana Volume CX111 Issue 36 www.montanakaimin.comkaiminWednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 ELECTION 2010 Missoula goes to the polls Ben Coulter/Montana Kaimin Local residents cast their votes Tuesday at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Missoula stays blue as state, nation lean red Heidi Groover Montana Kaimin way to the Montana Legisla- sometimes you have to be yon), District 92 (the Rattle- “If you look at Montana ture. pretty tenacious to know snake) and District 93 (the outside of Missoula, a lot of As Americans across the Austin James, a junior that the Democrats are go- University area). Republicans are doing pretty country elected to give Re- studying political science ing to win. So any time you UM College Democrats well as they are across the publicans control of the U.S. and economics and president have that slip it’s more excit- President Brandon DeMar, whole country, but Missoula House of Representatives, of the University of Montana ing than it should be because a freshman studying politi- County did manage to stay Montana voters followed College Republicans, said the you’re working from the back cal science, said the national almost entirely Democratic,” suit as they sent Republican national results were expect- from the start,” James said, Republican takeover of the he said. “That is something incumbent Denny Rehberg ed, but still exciting for his citing Rehberg’s win in the House of Representatives to build on in 2012.” back to the House for his group. In Missoula, the four county. was an expected disappoint- Rep. Rehberg won 60.45 sixth two-year term Tuesday. Republican victories hold Democrats won in the ment. In Missoula, though, percent of the vote, defeating In Missoula County, though, even more weight, he said. three districts that surround his group was happy to see Democrat Dennis McDonald, 11 Democrats are on their “Working in Missoula, UM: District 91 (Pattee Can- Democratic dominance. See ELECTIONS, page 3 twitter.com/ 52°F | 36°F UM’s Independent Campus Newspaper Since 1898 UM’s Independent Campus Newspaper Since 1898 KaiminNews Montana Kaimin 2 OPINION Wednesday, November 3, 2010 EDITORIAL KAIMIN COMICS As Maine goes, so should the nation by Justin Franz, News Editor There’s an old saying about politics where I’m from: “As Maine goes, so goes the nation.” It comes from a time when Maine used to have its state elections in September, shortly after it separated from Mas- sachusetts in 1820. The reason was that late October and early November were right around the time of harvest and by then it was starting to get a little too cold and dangerous to travel around. Of course, voting for the presidency still took place in November, but until 1960, Mainers still voted during the late summer. by Joe Veltkamp This early voting gave those who studied politics a preview of what might happen two months later in the presidential election. If a Whig or Republican won the Blaine House (fun fact: that’s COOKING COLUMN Maine’s governor’s mansion) then a Whig or Republican would have a good chance of winning the White House. For the most part this theory remained true during much of the 1800s, although it began to slack in the 20th Century. Poor, drunk and hungry But it does remain partly true, with Maine’s four electoral votes going to the eventual winner of the presidency seven out of 10 times since 1972 (two of the times we were wrong No place like home were in 2000 and 2004. What gives America? Way to follow our lead). by Kate Whittle So why am I lecturing you with electoral history of an ob- scure eastern state that some of you think is in Canada? Because I think the rest of this country can learn a thing or I’m going to graduate this on hand, it adds a nice kick to Begin with a cold, empty two from the Pine Tree State. spring. I filled out the applica- the apples. Apple crisp makes house. Preheat oven to 375 As I write this editorial, they’re counting votes in Portland tion and paid the stupid fee. a tasty breakfast if you have degrees. Open a tasty local and Augusta, Madawaska and Greenville for this year’s guber- (Seriously, I have to pay a fee it with yogurt, and a lovely ale. First, make the topping: natorial race. A lot of the votes they’re counting are going to Paul to graduate? What the hell is dessert served with whipped Whisk together all dry ingre- LePage, the Republican, and Libby Mitchell, the Democrat. my tuition for then?) Barring cream or vanilla ice cream. dients in a bowl except butter But just as many of them are going to a guy named Eliot Cutler. a giant screw-up, I’ll be enter- and walnuts. Add the butter Cutler is an Independent candidate running for governor, ing the “real world” soon. I’m There’s No Place Like Home and squish it in with your and unlike many states, where if there isn’t an ‘R’ or a ‘D’ be- scared shitless. Apple Crisp fingers until the mixture re- hind your name you should probably give up, he has a chance See, I’ve had this magnifi- sembles wet sand, then add Topping in Maine. cent plan since I was 9 years the walnuts. Put the bowl The fact that a candidate who doesn’t have the support of old: go to college for a journal- •6 tablespoons flour in the fridge and lick the either party can do so well is impressive, although not sur- ism degree and proceed to be •1/4 cup packed light brown delicious sugar and butter prising in a place like Maine that elected the Independent badass reporter lady. Except sugar off your fingers. While the Angus King twice as governor when I was a kid. Part of this now, I’m a senior, and I have to •1/4 cup granulated sugar topping chills, chop up the might have a lot to do with the old streak of Yankee indepen- figure out where I want to go. •1/4 teaspoon each of cinna- apples and ginger. Mix the dence there, but it also has a lot to do with the fact that many I have no clue. After living in mon, nutmeg, cloves filling ingredients together Mainers don’t believe in voting down the line, and that even California for a while, I know •1/4 teaspoon salt in a baking dish — prefera- if you agree with one party on some issues, you don’t have to for damn sure that I do not •5 tablespoons unsalted butter, bly a 9-inch pie plate. Evenly vote with that party on everything. want to go somewhere that is cut into chunks and softened distribute the topping over Maybe our country as a whole should take a look at this warm year-round. That’s right, •3/4 cup finely the apples. Bake about 45 train of thought. Maybe many of our issues wouldn’t be as I want winter in my life. Know chopped walnuts minutes, until the topping is big if people didn’t just vote for a candidate because they hate why? Because drinking a nice golden brown and the fruit the opponent. Maybe if the vast majority of moderates in this microbrew while baking apple Filling is bubbling. You’ll find your country stood up and actually voted for the issues and not the crisp on a cold night is possibly •4–5 apples peeled, cored and house is suddenly warm and parties we wouldn’t have as many problems. Maybe the cra- my favorite thing in life. Yes, cut up into chunks (granny bright and your friends have zies at the fringes of both conservative and liberal extremes I want to stay in the North- smith work best, but Macin- been lured in by the aroma. wouldn’t be running the show. west for the carbohydrates. tosh from the Bitterroot valley Let the apple crisp cool a bit But until that happens, we’re only going to be passengers It’s as good a reason as any. are a great local option) before serving. Have a lovely in the car that is America, while the drunk dopes of the ex- So, this is the best apple crisp •2 tablespoons finely diced evening in sweet home Mon- tremes swerve around the road. recipe ever. I will brook no ar- fresh ginger (optional) tucky. gument on this. Using walnuts •2 tablespoons granulated sugar [email protected] makes the topping achieve •2 tablespoons lemon juice and maintain perfect crisp- •Beer! (Crucial for baking [email protected] ness (heh heh).