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Written by Lia Eastep
Lame Duck Tradition
President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…
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Written by David Martin
Now that President Obama has secured a second term, he is busy facing an immense challenge known as “the fiscal cliff.” In short, the president and Congress have less than two months to work together to curb the United States government debt that currently equals $16 trillion. When officials and lawmakers bring up the "fiscal [...]
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Written by Lia Eastep
After polls closed around the country on November 2nd, a shift in the balance of power occurred. Some races are still being tallied, Read more…
Written by Lia Eastep
Closing Statements Vice President Biden said that the Obama administration entered the White House in a [terrible economic] situation. Biden said they have Read more…
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Written by Lia Eastep
On October 3, 2012, Republican candidate, Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama engaged in their first of three televised debates. Held at the University of Denver in Colorado, the debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer. The debate was divided into six sections of fifteen minutes each, allowing each candidate a two minute opening statement to [...]
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Written by Lia Eastep
The wives of the two presidential candidates are playing important roles in this year’s election campaign. Ann Romney and Michelle Obama gave speeches at their party’s national Read more…
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Written by Lia Eastep
The Democratic Party held their national convention September 4-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Held every four years leading up to the general election, Read more…
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Written by Lia Eastep
The Republican Party (also known as the GOP or Grand Old Party) held their national convention August 27-30 in Tampa, Florida. National political Read more…
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Written by Lia Eastep
Romney Will Be the Nominee
After winning the Texas primary at the end of May, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney Read more…
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Written by David Martin
Organizations use the Internet to publish information and connect with the public. As you read and explore material on the Internet, it is important to ask yourself: Who is publishing this material? Are they attempting to present facts or persuade readers? Are they affiliated with other groups or organizations that attempt to present facts or [...]