STATE POLITICS

The election of 1966 marked a turning point in Georgia politics. The first Republican gubernatorial candidate of the century, a dark-horse segregationist Democrat, and a write-in campaign on behalf of a former governor made for an exciting and unique chain of events.

Looking at New York State County by County you can see a split between Democrat and Republican.

When Michele Bachman decided to bow out of the 2012 presidential race, the topic of gender bias was examined as it is during most elections. In this post, I discuss this issue along with my personal experiences as a working woman in Iowa.

Two big bills that are essential for a balanced budget are still being worked on. Will the legislator's beat the November 30, 2010 deadline to pass both?

Looking for political commentary in the Free State? Check out these blogs about Maryland politics

Top ten blogs about American politics, for me, are the ones which present the dark alleys of power, the shady deals and the hot news in a way a lay person can understand.

The privatization of mental health care could require a 3/5 approval by the House and the Senate before enactment. A new bill is presently being considered.

He could have gone abroad, gotten a plum job in the world Bank or an adviser to many who know his worth, but he choose to stay, what humility and willingness to serve, truly destiny calls but the question is ''are the people going to answer''?

The economy is in shambles because of the greed and politics of our government! Do you really know why our economy went into a recession and why people are struggling to find jobs?

Why the official anthem of our state is so shameful and what to do about it.

I've put together and simple guide to learning politics. It just might be a great conversation starter, or if you're that person that never understands what anyone is talking about, here is your chance!

Vice President-elect Joe Biden felt he had to shush his wife, Jill Biden, when she said on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that her husband had his choice whether he wanted to be Vice President or Secretary of State.

What is the proper role for faith to play in politics? Are we a Christian nation, or are we a nation with a clear separation of church and state? Why this is such a hot debate in America, and what its implications are for the future?

Obama is ahead of McCain in the polls to a greater degree in Oregon than nationally, but it's still very close in a state that may or may not be a battleground this November.

When Clinton loses ground, she shows where her skills lie and it's the dirty politics that America is sick of.

Anyone can understand and get involved in the basics of the Washington State law-making process - all the tools you need are easily accessible from the Washington State Legislature website.

The media, through it's own objectives, no longer reports the news. Their individual purpose-driven reporting, alters politics in America.

A historic analysis of the development of papermaking in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley, its environmental effects, and in general paper politics in the US and the world.

Beckett and Sasson write, "The punitive turn in crime policy is not primarily the result of a worsening crime problem..." Politicians are using politics of panic, supporting wrongfully harsh penal measures when other methods can address the problems.

Media men who have reached the inaccessible areas are praising the role of the society in releif work; they are wondering loudly whether state's institutions have the capacity to effectively respond crises.