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Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama
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22 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »

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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
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18 Nov
2012
Written by David Martin

Facing the Fiscal Cliff »

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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
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3 Nov
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

Election Day Results in Republican Gains »

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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
18 Oct
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

A Review of the Vice Presidential Debate »

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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
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5 Oct
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

The First Debate »

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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
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24 Sep
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

The Role of a Political Spouse »

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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…

What Happened at the Democratic National Convention?
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7 Sep
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

What Happened at the Democratic National Convention? »

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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…

Republican National Convention Overview
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7 Sep
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

Republican National Convention Overview »

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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…

Romney Campaign Bytes for June
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15 Jun
2012
Written by Lia Eastep

Romney Campaign Bytes for June »

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Romney Will Be the Nominee

After winning the Texas primary at the end of May, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney Read more…

Election Resources Across the Web
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7 May
2012
Written by David Martin

Election Resources Across the Web »

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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 [...]