Posts Tagged ‘Elections’
BARON: What Progressive Strategy?
Noah Baron, Religious Progressive
I would much rather have one more moderate Democrat in the Senate and a Democratic majority than a failed progressive Democratic candidate, and no majority at all.
PANDYA: Team Obama – Bench Your Starters
Om Pandya, Conservative
When Obama was elected in 2008, voters who fretted over his lack of experience hoped that he would at least pick advisors from both sides of the aisle that knew what they were doing.
ROGERS: The Best, The Worst & The Rest of the Decade in Politics
From impressive comebacks, humiliating let downs, memorable quotes and big surprises, here’s a look at some of the decades most notable people and events.
ROGERS: Obama’s Presidency Meets Dukakis – In the Tank
Obama better hope things change by 2012, or we might end up with a new President we can believe in.
BARON: The War on the West
Associate Editor Noah Baron denounces the anti-Muslim referendum in Switzerland.
BARON: No Such Thing as a “Stolen Vote”
Politicians regularly take the money and votes of their constituents, and then turn around and ignore their concerns. Yet come next election-day, they cry foul when a third-party candidate challenges them because they failed to govern honestly or in accordance with the values of the people who supported them.
ROGERS: NJ 2009 – The Daggett Factor
Can an Independent win in New Jersey?
PANDYA: The Futility of Voting
For the vast majority of citizens, voting is an exercise in futility that does not have an effect on overall election results.
SIEG: The Legacy of the German Elections
An analysis of the new prospects for re-elected German Chancellor Merkel and the new heights of popularity for third parties.
EDWARDS: Stop Calling Us Folks
The word “folks” has been over-used by politicians when they peddle their political initiatives.
ROGERS: Deeds & Donts
Barack Obama & Creigh Deeds both want to bring change, and are having similar problems. Are Team Obama and Blue Virginia sustainable coalitions?
BILBO: Senate 2010 – Not So Fast, GOP.
Despite the favorable environment, Republicans may not even net a single seat in the Senate.
BILBO: Don’t Let Them Swiftboat Healthcare
Unfounded Republican attacks tarnished John Kerry’s war record – and Democrats were complacent. This time, Democrats must not be complacent in response to frivolous attacks on healthcare.
ROGERS: The President Formerly Known as Hope
The President of the United States should have hope and faith in the American people – not expect it the other way around.
ROGERS: Here Comes Sarah
Conor Rogers, Editor-In-Chief
Ideology: Republican | Writing From: Nantucket, MA
Sarah Palin is not the same brand of Republican as I – nor would she be my pick for President in 2012. [...]