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The Federal Election Commission Probes the Campaign Contributions of Barack ObamaBarack Obama set records for campaign donations during the 2008 election just like Barry Bonds shattered home run records. Like Bonds, Obama now is having his record smashing achievements investigated for irregularities.- Campaign Issues: Lobbyists, Special Interests, Contributions and Government FinanceThis article contains helpful resources for the US voter.
Paul Hodes Introduces Constitutional Amendment Restricting Corporate Campaign ContributionsU.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-NH) has introduced a Constitutional amendment that wold restricting corporate campaign donations- Should Lobbyists Be Allowed to Make Campaign Contributions to Politicians?This article addresses some concerns associated with the influence of special interest groups on political campaign activity.
- Curriculum: Race to the White House 2008This is a a piece of curriculum written about the Race to the White House, with answers given.
- Senator Government Ho's to WashingtonIn the final Presidential debate, Obama sells ice cubes to Eskimos as he spreads the wealth by hiking taxes on small business owners and their fellow rich guys, giving their money back to those who didn't earn it. Legal thievery, now that's American!
- Obama and McCain Debate in Final Presidential DebatePoints are scored on health care by Obama and both candidates do their best to sway the uncommitted voters.
- Thoughts on the Last Obama McCain DebateMy thoughts on the last Obama McCain Debate
- Obama and McCain: The Debate RevisitedThis is an excellent analysis of the first Obama - McCain presidential debate written by Dr. George Friedman, founder of Strategic Forecasting. Reprinted with permission.
- McCain; The Manchurian CandidateAmericans loath those who dishonor their country through any number of unforgivable acts.
- 110th Congressial Legislative Scorecard: Obama 59, McCain 23New legislation by John McCain & Barack Obama in the 110th Congress are compared
- Presidential Campaign Financing Since 1972An overview of efforts to regulate presidential election financing and specific methods, and the changes that have occurred over the last three decades. Special attention is paid on the topics of interest groups and the Federal Election Campaign Act as it changes over time.
- How Important is Communication Rhetoric in a Presidential Campaign?This article was written after the 2000 presidential campaigns and examines the various political rhetoric that both major candidates used during their respective races.
Democrats Leading in Campaign Contributions: Why It's No SurpriseThere are reasons why the Democrats are leading in campaign contributions.- Trust in Government and Its Relationship with Political Knowledge186 students were surveyed about their political attitudes in undergraduate Political Science classes during Spring 2004 at E.C.S.U.. The research question studied was whether there is a relationship between trust in government and political knowledge.
- Obama's Government Consolidation Plan an Election Year PloyProving that the prospect of losing reelection can focus the mind, President Obama has announced a new government efficiency effort that would consolidate a number of functions dispersed across the United States government.
- 2012 Election - Campaign Funding AnalysisA breakdown of the top contributions to each candidate's campaign by the donor's employer and sector. Includes data for the Democratic contender along with the top three Republican contenders in their primary race.
- Luzerne County Council Candidates Hold a ForumThe politics of Luzerne County are changing for the better. The candidates for the new Luzerne County Council want to put aside party politics, do what is right, and serve the community. This election could have profound consequences.
- President Obama's Attack Watch Group: Can You Get Any LamerPresident Obama has his own support group that allow users to report any negative comments on him. Politics has found a new low.
- Governments and the Choice Between Individualistic and Collectivist ParadigmsHow democracy, totalitarianism, and capitalism coexist.
- Pushing for Performance in Political Officethis article offers thought provoking ideas to challenge the conventional campaign rhetoric over the coming election year. It challenges the reader to post ideas of changing the behavior of politicians on the campaign trail and in office.
- Political Memorablia Built Around CampaignsCollecting Political memorablia is easy. Here are some tips to get you going.
- Political Feuds Worse Than Wasserman Schultz, West'sIn light of the current political feud between representatives Wasserman Schultz and West, here is a look at three other notable feuds in American politics.
Breaking Political Plates, the Sex EffectJohn Edwards cheated on his cancer stricken wife and he lied to those that elected him. He is now on the rolls of dozens of politicians who sacrifice everything for a few minutes of pleasure. I wonder if it was worth it?- Idealisms and Political SlogansAn editorial on the idealisms and political slogans presented in political campaigns
Is the Pressure Getting to Obama?It seems that in the past few weeks we have been seeing examples of a different ind of President Obama. What does that mean for his re-election?- Politicians and Porn Don't MixRepresentatives Eric Cantor and Anthony Weiner accept campaign contributions from pornographer Ben Suky.
- Obama's Strongest Advantages in 2012: The Old Tricks May Still WorkWill the 2008 tricks work for Obama in 2012?
- In the Fog of a Season's CampaignMcCain's reading on the outcomes of electoral campaigns
If You Believe the Nonsense About the United States Government Going Bankrupt You Have to Believe that a Flying Elephant Can't SwimThe actual probability of the US Government going bankrupt causing total economic collapse of the nation is zero or less. If the Government did go bankrupt the question is who does the government default to?- Government for the PeopleOur government is supposed to be based on the premise of a government by the people, for the people. Over the years, our representatives have failed to fulfill campaign promises to constituents in favor of placating lobbyists who financed their campaigns.
- How Elections Work (Part3)Although Labour's small gain in votes between 1983 and 1987 was about equal to the Alliance's loss, it was not accounted for simply by people changing votes from Alliance to Labour.
The United States Mid Term Elections Are HereThe mid term elections are upon us once again, and we have a chance to show these bums that they work for us, and not the other way around.
5 Billion is Far Too Much, It's Time for Publicly Financed ElectionsWith the 2010 general election campaign spending nearing $4 billion, it's due time we consider foregoing the corrupting route of big money and hold publicly financed elections.- Green Campaigning: Cut Down the Amount of Waste a Campaign Leaves Behind.Campaigning signs can be and eyesore, and a waste. What the candidates can to to cut down on waste after their campaign ends.
Wind Driven PoliticsI sent this to the local paper as a 'letter to the editor' but discovered they are not printing political letters. So now you're stuck with it!
The Obama Nation AbominationA popular American magazine ran an edition that declared that we are all socialists now.- Government Oversight is Growing in All Sectors, Especially the Financial Sector, with the New Consumer Financial Protection BureauGovernment oversight is becoming a catchphrase for American political roundtables. This is due in part to the financial mess of overspending and bailing out Wall Street. However, who will be watching the watchdogs?
Politics and the Younger GenerationIt can be confusing following politics, especially when you are going through a quarter life crisis in your twenties. But don't count us out just yet, we ARE STILL paying attention.
