Author / nicolas
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Gingrich Campaign Manager, Senior Staff Resign
Newt Gingrich’s rocky debut as a Presidential candidate just became a bit rockier. First he was slammed by conservatives for calling Paul Ryan’s budget “right-wing social engineering.” Then he faced questions in the press over a $500,000 revolving line of credit he received from Tiffany’s, presumably to pay for his wife’s jewelry. Now Gingrich has…
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Touching the Third Rail
Medicare, the government program that provides health insurance to the elderly, is enormously popular. It is also headed for insolvency. This presents a delicate challenge for politicians: how to make necessary changes to Medicare without angering the electorate. The issue of Medicare is so politically dangerous that it has been nicknamed a “third rail” after…
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Huntsman to Deliver Commencement Address at SNHU
As the Washington University community absorbs the news that Elie Wiesel will deliver the university’s commencement address, a different commencement speaker is attracting attention from political observers. Jon Huntsman currently finds himself in the difficult position of attempting to run for President as a Republican while simultaneously serving as President Obama’s Ambassador to China. Giving…
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Wasserman-Shultz is New DNC Chair
Debbie Wasserman-Shultz, a congresswoman representing the Fort Lauderdale area of the key swing state of Florida, has been selected to replace former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine as chair of the Democratic National Committee. Kaine stepped down to run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Jim Webb. Expect to see Wasserman-Shultz, who is…
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President Obama Announces Re-Election Bid
President Barack Obama announced today that he will be running for re-election, and has filed the necessary papers to form a campaign committee and begin assembling a fundraising apparatus. The newly redesigned barackobama.com has taken on a more spartan appearance, and prominently displays a video featuring Obama supporters discussing the upcoming election. The video presents…
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Tim Pawlenty Is Running
Tim Pawlenty, the former Governor of Minnesota, has announced that he plans to run for President. His announcement makes him the first strong contender to officially enter the race. His campaign launch video emphasizes his family’s working-class background, which Pawlenty will likely use to differentiate himself from the well-heeled Mitt Romney, who is expected to…