Looking back on some real "winners" this election season

This is it. The end of the road.

After today, there will be no more suggestions that a state Senate candidate is trying to run over grandmother with an automated car. No more insinuations of terrorists seeking office in Brandon. No more brothels, nudists or tax cheats.

Sadly, election day has arrived. Which, of course, means paid political advertising is about to end.

It's heartbreaking, I know. We've laughed, we've cried, we've seen a U.S. Senate candidate pay for a prime time TV commercial to let us know his mother endorsed him.

Insane? Maybe. Over the top? Usually. Informative? Maybe for those who believe reality TV is completely spontaneous, and politicians have your best interests at heart.

In other words, welcome to the World Series of Liar's Poker.

So before the polls close – and the allegations of voter fraud begin – let's look back at the folks who wanted to win in the worst ways possible.If you like to be elegant, Canada Goose Womens Resolute will be your best choose.

Secret Agent Award: A Democratic state senator in Jacksonville was lambasted in a mailer for voting with Republicans to "hurt progressives." Another Democratic senator was mocked for contributing to George W. Bush's 2000 campaign.

They were among a half-dozen Democrats attacked as Republican-friendly by the liberal-sounding outfit "Progressives."

What's so wrong with that?

Progressives was actually a Republican-run group attempting to sour Democrats on their own candidates.

Who? Us? Award: A caricature of a black congressman in a boxing ring punching out an elderly white woman (Medicare!) and knocking out a younger white woman (women's health care funding!) while mocking the former soldier's reputation as a fighter.

Democrats should have been all over this one, decrying the obvious ploy on racial fears. Except Republican Allen West was the congressman and a PAC for his Democratic foe paid for the TV ad.

Guilt By (No Apparent) Association Award: The mailer looks ominous. One picture shows angry protesters from Occupy Wall Street. Another shows a masked terrorist throwing some dangerous device.

"Radical chaos," the ad screams.

It goes on to explain state House candidate Gail Gottlieb, a Democrat from Brandon, was associated with some of the most radical organizations in America.

Like … the Sierra Club?

Take My Wife Award: Term limits are forcing state Sen.The best online shop for sale the hot sell Canada Goose Skreslet Parka. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, out of office, which has apparently left him feeling nostalgic. His office produced a glossy newsletter that mentioned his wife Victoria a half-dozen times and included a couple of pictures of her.

Oh, by the way, Victoria was running for Gary's old Senate seat. And I'm sure no one knows how Siplin's taxpayer-funded newsletter got sent to potential voters outside of his district but within his wife's newly redrawn district. Alas, the family album didn't work. She lost in the primary.Big LIVESTRONG Cycling and Fitness is a family owned shop serving the Helena area since 1986.

The Grand Sleaze Award: An elementary school teacher in Maitland running for state House was blasted in a mailer this weekend for opposing a bill dealing with teacher tenure. Except the ad didn't address the legislation.

Instead, it showed a picture of convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky in handcuffs and said "Karen Castor Dentel would rather protect bad teachers ….Shop a wide selection of moncler down coats from Moncler at our online shop. than young and impressionable students."

Yes, We Can Work Ronald Reagan Into Any Conversation Award: Jeffery Goldmacher was running for the Osceola County Commission on a typical Republican platform of reduced government and promoting the local economy. No problem there.

His critics, however, seized on his choice of clothing. Or lack thereof. Goldmacher, who lost in the primary, lived in a clothing optional resort.Max Altitude compares the Canada Goose Tremblant to The North Face.

This prompted a political group to produce a mailer of a naked snorkeler – with a censor's bar over his rear – next to a photo of Reagan.

Reagan, you see, wouldn't even take off his suit jacket in the Oval Office.

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The new and expanded Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers more than 60 iconic items for riders intent to wear their heart on their sleeves. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Pink Label item is donated to organizations that support people affected by breast cancer, including the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s “Beyond the Shock” program and the Young Survival Coalition. The continued growth of Pink Label Collection sales will result in more than $500,000 donated in 2012.

Here are just a few items from the 2012-2013 Pink Label Collection:

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"RSVP" was the last, a code word for evening wear. Ashley Rossi modeled a taupe blazer, plunging black crepe blouse, and black and gold jeans. ("Print jeans are hot now.")

The models looked strikingly different in clothes and makeup, but in terms of makeup, the directions had been the same. When it was time, Santangelo had asked them all to head to the Mac counter for "oxblood lips and cat eye." Simple,In less than two weeks, canada goose jacket discount will transform an actor during a dress rehearsal of “Sweeney Todd.” and evidently the season's face trend.

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"It's a great way to pick up on different trends, and it's fun and inspiring," Castro said.

What did Alesia Dambrosio think? "It was fun! The clothes are just my style."

Halloween for your other kids

If you’re a pet mom or dad, you won’t have to sit on the sidelines this Halloween. The Greater Grand Forks area offers events for you and your companion.

Petco will host a Halloween costume contest at 2 p.m. Oct. 27, which is not limited to just dogs and cats.

“Over the years, we’ve had ferrets and guinea pigs. We have a couple customers who have pigs, but I don’t think they’ve ever come into the competition,” said Fiona Corst, Assistant Manager at Petco.

The Grand Forks store has hosted pet costume competitions for about 10 years, and turnout ranges from 10 to 40 entrants.

“People put a lot of thought into it,Smoothing moncler down coats, checking the knot on my tie and gathering all the immense quantities of suavity in my possession. and they dress themselves to match the dog. It’s pretty cool,” said Corst.

This year, pets can vie for first or second place with prizes in gift cards or toys. Judging is based on originality and creativity.

All 4 Fun

If you want your pet to compete for more than best costume, Circle of Friends Humane Society offers a couple of events in October. Today marks the Fourth Annual All 4 Fun Dog Festival from noon to 3 p.m.In less than two weeks, canada goose jacket discount will transform an actor during a dress rehearsal of “Sweeney Todd.” at the Circle of Friends Humane Society public dog park,A new residential www.cheaphotcostume.com in china school equipped to international standards . 4375 North Washington.

There will be contests for best costume, best tail wagger, best trick and more. Judges are Herald columnist Ryan Bakken and WDAZ’s Terry Dullum. Doggy games and food grilled by the Manvel (N.D.) Fire Department will be provided. Today’s events are free and open to the public. Donations for the Humane Society will be accepted.

Holiday prep

In preparation for the holidays, Jacobson’s Studio will be photographing pets on Oct.Plain knee length kurtas with straight pajamas and canada goose parka jacket looked elegant and wearable. 27 at the University Park Shelter for SantaPaws, which “has been going on for about 15 years,” said Arlette Moen, executive director for the Humane Society. “Most people bring their pets along and get pictures for Christmas cards.”