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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Another Old And Familiar Face Returns: Ralph Nader Might Jump Into The Fray

Perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader is seriously considering throwing his hat into the ring for president of the United States. If he does enter, this will be his fourth presidential campaign. He is 73 years old now. His complaints are the same as in past campaigns; the two major parties... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

What Role Should The U.S. Play In The World After The Iraq War

Both parties are in conflict over our role in the world. Some Republicans believe in the George Bush doctrine of bringing democracy to the rest of the world with the use of aggressive military force. We will preemptively strike any nation that supports terrorism. This means possibly invading Iran to... Sign in to see full entry.

Bloomberg Leaves Republican Party

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the GOP today and has registered as an unaffiliated voter. This move leads to increased speculation among many political pundits that he will leave his mayoral post and run as an independent candidate for President of the United States. Bloomberg keeps... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Is It Time For A Presidential Line Item Veto?

The Democrats refusal to disclose the content of their earmark spending is a prime example for the need of a serious debate concerning the adoption of a power that the president currently doesn't posess: an edict where he can revoke or veto individual parts of an appropriations bill. This is... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Gaza Has Fallen To Hamas: Who Is To Blame?

Fatah's president Mahmoud Abbas will dissolve the Palestinian unity government headed by Hamas and call for the deployment of an international security force in Gaza. Currently, Gaza is in the hands of Hamas and Fatah has control of the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority is divided between these... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Senate Republicans Block No-Confidence Vote On AG Gonzales

On Monday evening, June 11, 2007, the U.S. Senate in a procedural vote of 53 to 38, failed to get the 60 votes required to vote on a resolution of no-confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. It was a basically a symbolic, non-binding resolution designed by the Democratic majority to embarass... Sign in to see full entry.

Basics Of Immigration: Stop Illegals From Entering The Country Now!

One of the primary reasons as to why the American public is highly wary of any comprehensive immigration reform approach lies in the fact that the current laws aren't enforced. The comprehensive reform approach advocated by President Bush and his congressional cronies benefits them to the detriment... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

The Power Of Hispanic Voters With Democrats

Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning vigorously to Hispanic audiences and hiring outreach consultants to better communicate with this new potential voting bloc. In the 2004 Democratic presidential primaries, 16% of California voters were Hispanic, 17% in Arizona, 11% in New York and 9%... Sign in to see full entry.

What about Reagan Democrats In The 2008 Presidential Election?

Reagan Democrats are classified as ethnic working-class Northerners primarily Catholics with traditional values and populist beliefs. They helped Ronald Reagan win two landslide presidential elections in 1980 and 1984. They left the Democratic Party because they perceived it to be weak on national... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Disparities Between States In Measuring Student's Skills

South Carolina, Missouri and Massachusetts set the highest standards for measuring student proficiency in mathematics and reading. Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi have significantly lower hurdles for students to climb concerning these subjects. These results are from a report released on... Sign in to see full entry.

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