# Filters added to this controller will be run for all controllers in the application.
# Likewise, all the methods added will be available for all controllers.
+
class ApplicationController < ActionController::Base
-end
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+ include AuthenticatedSystem
+ helper :user
+ require_dependency "user"
+
+ before_filter :add_stylesheets
+
+ def initialize
+ @stylesheets = []
+ end
+
+ def add_stylesheets
+ file = "#{Dir.pwd}/public/stylesheets/#{controller_name}.css"
+ if File.exists? file
+ @stylesheets << controller_name
+ end
+ end
+
+ #both election_controller and quickvote_controller need this method
+ def sort_candidates
+ @vote = Vote.find(params[:id])
+
+ @vote.rankings.each do |ranking|
+ ranking.rank = params['rankings-list'].index(ranking.candidate.id.to_s) + 1
+ ranking.save
+ end
+ render :nothing => true
+ end
+end