HBO Poll: Columbus Day

Kindergarten students Kaileen Barreto, left, and Shayonna Bridgeman load supplies into a paper replicas of the ships Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria during a lesson about the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World at Philip Shore School of the Arts in Tampa, Fla., Friday. Kolowith’s students learn about the explorer’s significance _ though they also come away with a more nuanced picture of Columbus than the noble discoverer often portrayed in pop culture and legend. Columbus’ stature in U.S. classrooms has declined somewhat through the years, and many districts do not observe his namesake holiday. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

• Friday Poll: 67% of the 109 respondents said City Council challenger Jim Brannon was laid off from his Habitat for Humanity job at least partly for political reasons. 49 said he was laid off wholly for political reasons, 24 partly for political reasons. Only 24 said he was laid off solely for financial reasons.
• Saturday Poll: 78% (40 of 51) believe incumbent Mike Kennedy has raised more campaign money to date than Dan Gookin. Their statements are due at 5 p.m. today.