New Congress, Familiar Challenges »
The arrival of the new year brings both hope of progress and frustration in accomplishing goals. Our government is no different. January 6 Read more…
The President and Congress to Work Together? »
Now that Congress is back in session for its last work days of the year, many Americans are speculating on what might be Read more…
Voter ID Laws: Combating Fraud or Suppressing Voters? »
In September, btw brought you news of a court battle raging in Texas over a “voter ID” law. While these Read more…
2014 Midterm Election Results »
The fight for the control of state governor races was also a point of focus in yesterday’s election. Governor control switched parties in Read more…
Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »
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…
Facing the Fiscal Cliff »
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 [...]
Election Day Results in Republican Gains »
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…
A Review of the Vice Presidential Debate »
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…
The First Debate »
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 [...]
The Role of a Political Spouse »
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…