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- Political Candidates Vocal Pitch Proven Deciding Factor for ElectionVocal pitch, not attraction, size, wealth, or dress, determines whether or not a political candidate will be elected. Research explains why and how this happens.
- How Much Does a Political Candidate's Personal Narrative Mean, Really?A first-person look at the value of a candidate's personal narrative.
- Clown Wins Senate Seat in Brazil, and Other Memorable Political CandidatesA Brazilian clown won a congressional seat in a recent election. However, American candidates like Al Franken, Mary Carey, and Jesse Ventura prove the U.S. has seen its share of fringe politicians as well.
Santaquin Utah Candidates: Meet the Candidate Night for Election 2009Santaquin, Utah - meet political candidates for the 2009 election. It's a "Meet the Candidates Night" in Santaquin, Utah and a chance to talk with the candidates running for office.- More of the Same: From Either CandidateThe political waters are so murky and mysterious, and the momentum of these waters is so severe, there isn't enough moxie in any of these politicians to do what is really necessary to implement the changes were truly require
- Can Oprah Winfrey Teach Barbara Walters & "The View" How to Handle Political Candidates?The Oprah Winfrey Show & The View are both topical issue oriented shows. Oprah, however has handled the election year differently than Barbara Walter's The View. Here's my take on it.
How to Help Your Political CandidateIf you're really serious about political issues, then you should get involved with supporting the candidate who matches your values.- The Importance of Properly Vetting Political CandidatesToo many people aren't taking the job of voting seriously enough. We're not examining the candidates as intensely as we should be, we're not demanding details and more importantly the truth.
- Political Candidates' Infidelity: Will it Sway Your Vote?Political Candidates' Infidelity: Will it sway your vote?
- Should a Politician's Moral Character Preclude Them from Candidacy?Should the moral character of a presidential candidate sway citizens' vote? And does a candidate's past indiscretions relate to his ability to lead the country?
- Political Candidates' Infidelity Should MatterHerman Cain is out of the Republican race for President after allegations of infidelity, replaced as a frontrunner by Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House with his own past of infidelity. Should extramarital affairs be political career-killers?
- Fact-Checking Political CandidatesFreshman Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been accused of embellishing his biography by stretching the truth on his family’s immigration to America. Is your candidate a liar?
- The Religion of Political PartisanshipThis brief essay explores the dynamics of political affiliation and representative democracy. Unwavering loyalty is a dangerous political game.
The Fear of Politics: Shooting of Rep. Giffords May Bring Dearth of Good CandidatesAfter the Tucson, Arizona shooting this month, fear became larger than the sum of its parts. Part of that fear extends to running for political office, even though it began already more than a decade ago. How to change it involves huge commitments.
Methods to Screen Political CandidatesThe goal of acquiring better politicians and eliminating influence of money in government points to an exam based selection system as the means- Why Do We Keep Electing the Same Type of People into Officeeveryone complains about politicians, but we keep the same types in office throughout history.
Only in Jay Oklahoma Does a Political Candidate Dress like Uncle Sam and Stand on a Street CornerHumorous and interesting look at the campaign techniques of people running for state and local office.- Hoping for Change: A Honest Opinion About the Political Choices This Coming ElectionWe as a nation grow closer to the ever challenging election. Political figureheads such as the charismatic Barack Obama and the storied veteran of John McCain lead a charge in to what is expected to be a radical change.
- Campaign Donation Loophole: Personal SpendingThis article discusses how candidates are able to skirt campaign contribution laws and receive millions of dollars of income to be spent as "personal money."
- Fun Facts About Barack H. ObamaA look into his qualifications for president.
- Likability in PoliticsHow important is it that you like the person that you vote for?
- Can an Election Be Decided by Issues Alone?An article examining the election of 2008, how the issues important to voters mattered on election day, and if the negative, false attacks played a role.
- The Problem with Talking PoliticsIt's never a good idea to talk politics in a family setting. At the same time, the entire country seems to be tearing itself apart further and further and further all the time.
- A Cabinet Post for McCain? We'll SeeThis week's meeting and joint statement from Obama and McCain are fueling some speculation. Could this really happen?
- How to Support a Political Candidate Beyond VotingAlthough I was unable to vote for Senator Barack Obama, I found other ways to support his campaign.
- The Politics of Un-truthinessAmerican politics has always been a dirty business and this season is as dirty as any. But now Americans have the tools to root out the lies and half truths to get to the core of it all.
- Post-Election, What Will Obama Really Do?Twenty-one months of campaigning, and thus campaign coverage, culminated into an amazing night on November 4.
- Why Voters Pretend to Be Undecided About the McCain-Obama ElectionVoters are pretending that they cannot decide which candidate to vote for in the 2008 McCain-Obama election. I believe they are faking it.
- Fear is the Key - Why Obama May Not Be a Shoo-inIf the polls and CNN are to be believed, Barack Obama has already won the US election; and John McCain is merely going through the motions. But McCain doesn't seem to get it. Perhaps he knows something that many Americans don't.
- Proposed Policy Reform: Truth in PoliticsA tongue in cheek proposal to inject candidates and elected officials with truth serum before speaking to the public.
- Our Political Candidates (Limerick)This is a funny limerick about the democratic and republican candidates
- Poor ObamaAnti-Obama Limerick
- McCain/Obama Insane DramaA Political Limerick
Sarah Palin Jokes Aside, Which Political Train Would You Rather Ride?The four political candidates as trains. Which would you rather ride? (Sarah Palin jokes are expected...)- After Second Debate Major Polls Show Obama Leading by Substantial MarginsIn the day following another debate win by Obama, most major national polls are showing Obama with a substantial lead over his opponent John McCain.
- Obama Newport News Speech to Attack McCain on Health CareBarack Obama debuts a new attack plan in the swing state of Virginia, where a speech at a rally in Newport News will describe John McCain's proposed health care plan as radical.
- How to Choose Between Obama and McCainThere are a few key differences between the two candidates and it's important to understand those differences.
- McCain-Obama DebateThis debate revealed nothing new to those that are following the presidential election.
- McCain Wants to Call Off Debate; Obama Suggests McCain Could, Should MultitaskTwo candidates in an election year are both using the economic plight of the country, of which the current administration is trying to push through a quick and easy solution to a complex problem, to politically outmanuever each other.
- Late-Night Comics Skewer Political Candidates and LeadersSaturday Night Live is making fun of Sarah Palin (Tina Fey), the same as giving ridicule to Gerald Ford (Chevy Chase) more than three decades ago. The Clintons also have been targets. What's the purpose?
