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Let me preface this thesis with an acknowledgement that the origin of two-party politics in the U.S.wasn’t all tea and cucumber sandwiches. In the 1790s, for instance, Jefferson, Hamilton, Washington,...
View ArticleCulture Shock, Future Shock
Gripping the New York Times this morning and recovering from sweaty nightmares I can’t remember, I read that Mitt Romney made the commencement speech at Liberty University and I subsequently felt what...
View ArticleWill She Stay or Will She Go?
A couple of weeks ago, rumors were flying that Nancy Pelosi might give-up her position as House Minority Leader or if, after her current term, she might decline to run again. We’re relieved that she’s...
View ArticleCharlie Crist — Democrat?
On December 7th, 2012, formerly known as A Day of Infamy, former Republican Governor of the State of Florida, Charlie Crist, became a member of the Democratic Party. Celebrations were held. Cheers...
View ArticleAsk Mrs. Vera: Do you find last week’s election results encouraging?
Dear Mrs. Vera, Do you find last week’s election results encouraging? Yours not convinced truly, Ken…Cloacanellie? Canolismelly? Cootchycootchycoo-new-hell-pee? Mrs. Vera Newman,San Francisco,...
View ArticleHow is Immigration Reform Affecting the Polls?
Immigration reform has been a hot topic in the year leading up to the 2016 presidential elections. Every major presidential candidate has made explicit remarks regarding their stance on the issue of...
View ArticleWhy Voting Still Matters and Who’s Producing the Best Turnout
One of the more common excuses for not heading to the polls on Election Day is “my vote doesn’t count”. Many see voting as a waste of time that has no impact on anything that happens in terms of...
View ArticleCould Paulette Jordan Win The Gubernatorial Race in Idaho?
Many Americans may struggle to find Idaho on a map, but the state recently has been making news across the U.S. for its Democratic candidate for governor, Paulette Jordan. Not only would she become the...
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