when i start up the game the intro movie comes up and plays fine but when the menu comes up the bobble heads right under the logoare gone and i cant cliick in any of the buttons and when i try 2 quit a boing sound starts heres my debug message.

Debug Message:  Version 1.03 last updated on: Thu Jun 26 11:29:00 2008
Debug Message:  sig.bin file located at: C:\ProgramData\Stardock\The Political Machine 2008\sig.bin
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/27/2008, 14:23:43
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Machine Name: ANDREW-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071009-1548)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: MT3707    
BIOS: BIOS Version 83.07
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU           T2060  @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Physical Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 1260MB used, 908MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows

Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI Radeon Xpress Series (0x5A62)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5A62&SUBSYS_0318107B&REV_00
Display Memory: 64 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atiumdva.dat,atitmmxx.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.0471
Driver Date: 1/25/2007 21:00:48
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Speakers (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_107B0318&REV_1022
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Provider: SigmaTel
Driver Version: 6.10.5337.0000
Driver Date: 1/2/2007 19:44:30
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 

Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message:  Entering WinMain
Debug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message:  Candidate Outlines: OFF
Debug Message:  Map Glow: OFF
Debug Message:  Candidate Animated Bobbling: ON
Debug Message:  Using 0 samples for multisampling.
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 (full screen mode)
Debug Message:  HAL (hardware vertex processing)ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series
Debug Message:  Presentation Interval: Immediate.
Debug Message:  Refresh Rate: 0hz.
Debug Message:  Back Buffer Bit Depth: X8R8G8B8.
Debug Message:  32-bit z-buffer using 24-bits for the depth channel and 8-bits for the stencil channel.
Debug Message:  ** Checking Direct3D 9 Device Capabilities ************************************
Debug Message:  A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message:  Bump mapping is supported.
Debug Message:  RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message:  Shell initialization complete
Debug Message:  The Political Machine 2008 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask fonts\*.otf
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Data\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Campaign\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Snapshots\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*.PM2MapListXML
Debug Message:  Map list file loaded successfully!
Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
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Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Model Batch failed to validate shader 2.0 technique for shader instancing.  Attempting to find a valid technique.
Debug Message:  Set mouse.
Debug Message:  Set update timer.
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullScreenBink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Andrew\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize start
Debug Message:  Killing World
Debug Message:  Killing World: Completed
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize end
Debug Message:  Shutting down sound system.
Debug Message:  Clearing sound and music handles.
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize end
Debug Message:  ResourceManager::Invalidate
Debug Message:  effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\Candidate.fx has 43 refs
Debug Message:  effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\CandidateOutline.fx has 16 refs
Debug Message:  effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\ScreenSpace.fx has 9 refs
Debug Message:  effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\basic.fx has 29 refs
Debug Message:  effect: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\scene.fx has 22 refs
Debug Message:  LEAK: Mesh Container: 05AD3738  had 2 refs
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Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: texture wrapper: C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\Scenes\CandidateCreate.png 1 refs
Debug Message:  IDirect3D9 object not cleared; 93 ref counts still remaining.
Debug Message:  Main Shell terminating normally