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Oct 21 2014
News
Gridlock Could Prove Costly at Polls
Voters May Take Out Frustration Over Lack of Compromise in Washington. In talking with people about the dysfunction in Washington in recent years, one simple question almost inevitably arose: What will it take to end the gridlock? The succinct answer has been equally simple: When voters start punishing rather than rewarding politicians for perpetuating gridlock, behavior will change.
Wall Street Journal (News)
May 31 2012
News
Obama campaign attacks Romney’s record as Mass. governor
Obama campaign attacks Romneys record as Mass. governor
President Obamas reelection campaign launched Part 2 of its strategy to discredit Republican challenger Mitt Romney this week, pouncing on his record as Massachusetts governor after more than two weeks of attacks on his years working in private equity.
The campaign released a five-page memo and a four-minute Web video
Washington Post
May 25 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Stacey Abrams’s Polarized Vice Presidency Push
Who is Stacey Abrams?
The 46-year old Georgia politician, who in 2018 became the country’s first female major-party African-American gubernatorial nominee, is one of the names being discussed prominently as Joe Biden’s potential 2020 running mate. But how you answer that first question may depend largely on your news preferences or political biases.
If you only read left-leaning
Henry A. Brechter
Aug 02 2018
Perspectives Blog
What Type of Follower Are You?
Since I saw this YouTube video on The First Follower, I’ve been fascinated by who follows whom, and why? We often see analyses of various leadership styles—but why do we follow people with one or two styles but not others? Could our follower-style be the real difference between success and failure of our country? Together, leaders and followers work in tandem to co-create our future. Labels are Debilyn Molineaux
Oct 29 2012
News
Polls: Romney Down One, or Up FIve?
As the 2012 election clock winds down toward zeroes across, poll-watching becomes an excruciating (and sometimes contradictory) daily (if not hourly) spectator sport. Three national polls out today show a close race, though the tea leaves may hold some positive signs for Mitt Romney. Let's run through the results: Rasmussen's daily tracker has tightened to 49/47 for Romney. Obama has been
Townhall
Oct 25 2012
News
Oct. 24: In Polls, Romney’s Momentum Seems to Have Stopped
The term “momentum is used very often in political coverage  but reporters and analysts seldom pause to consider what it means.
Let me tell you what I think it ought to mean: that a body in motion tends to stay in motion. That is, it ought to imply that a candidate is gaining ground in the race  and, furthermore, that he is likely to continue to gain ground.
As a
New York Times (News)
Oct 25 2012
News
Women Seen As Key In N.H, Both As Voters And As Candidates
The decisive role female voters may play in the key battleground state of New Hampshire hasn't been lost on President Obama and his political allies.
If Democrats sweep the swing state's major races on Election Day, New Hampshire would become the first state to have women hold its entire congressional delegation and the governor's office. Obama would also pick up four potentially
NPR (Online News)
Oct 22 2012
News
Joe Walsh's abortion claim incites anger
Illinois Republican Representative Joe Walsh stated his abortion views while battling for re-election which has outraged some. During a debate with Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth hosted by CNN affiliate WTTW Rep. Walsh stated, "I am pro-life without exception. Understand though that when we talk about exceptions we talk about rape, incest, health of a woman, life of a woman. Life of a
CNN (Online News)
Jul 20 2022
Headline Roundup
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Maryland GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Another of former President Donald Trump's 2022 midterm elections endorsements won their primary race Tuesday.
Dan Cox, a conservative state legislator who supports Trump's claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him, won Maryland's Republican gubernatorial nomination over former state Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz, according to multiple news outlets. Cox will face a touch
Fox News (Online News)
CNN (Online News)
Wall Street Journal (News)
Mar 12 2015
News
Chris Christie Bolsters Political Team as Allies Launch Super PAC
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is bulking up his political team with three veterans of George W. Bush‘s re-election campaign in preparation for a likely presidential bid, and his allies have formally launched a super PAC to amplify the expected campaign.
This burst of activity from the Christie camp comes at a perilous juncture for the New Jersey governor. Polls show his support
Wall Street Journal (News)