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La Opinion: Obama offers a better vision for the future for everyone in U.S

October 26, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Economy, Immigration, Media, Obama, Politics, Romney, Uncategorized Leave a comment

La Opinion, the biggest Spanish-language newspaper in the U.S., has endorsed President Obama for re-election, saying that on November 6, “there is no clearer

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Can felons vote in your state? You got a problem with that?

October 26, 2012 Bobbi Clemons 2012 Election, Charity & Justice, Crime/Violence, Politics, States Leave a comment

One of the core beliefs of our country is that everyone has a right to vote. But what about the people who break our

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Daniel Ellsberg’s advice to disappointed progressives

October 26, 2012 Renee Shur 2012 Election, Civil Rights, Courts, Economy, History, Obama, Politics, Romney, Voting/Elections One comment

Dear Disappointed, Daniel Ellsberg feels your pain.  He knows that Obama hasn’t lived up to your expectations. He won’t argue with you on that

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Romney endorses Obama for a 2nd term

October 25, 2012 Stacy Mergenthal Campaigns, Congress, Politics 2 comments

“We’re gonna have to have a president who can work across the aisle,” Romney said in his closing statement in the final presidential debate

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Ann Coulter wants me to be a Young Repub and stop Obama from ruining America

October 24, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Obama, Politics, Republicans 5 comments

I’m not young. And I’m not a Republican. So, Ann, you’re calling the wrong number. But I do appreciate the call—because it helps me

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Best of #bindersfullofwomen

October 22, 2012 Nicole Lopez 2012 Election, Humor, Media, Politics, Romney, Women Leave a comment

Tensions are running high this election season. Partisan politics have become more divisive and onslaughts of TV campaign ads have become more incisive. Thankfully,

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Paul Ryan not fit to be vice-president—or president

October 22, 2012 Madonna Gauding 2012 Election, Politics, Republicans, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

After the vice-presidential debate, I watched MSNBC’s coverage of a focus group of undecided voters. One young man, who was on the fence before

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Denver Post: Re-elect President Obama

October 21, 2012 Arthur Lieber 2012 Election, Cities, Media, Obama, Politics Leave a comment

The Denver Post endorsed Barack Obama for president in 2008, and Obama has earned their endorsement once again in 2012.  This endorsement is particularly

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Tampa Bay Times: Obama has earned second term

October 20, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Media, Obama, Politics Leave a comment

Although economy recovery since 2008  has been far worse than could have been imagined,  says the Tampa Bay Times “…conditions would be far worse

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Winston-Salem Journal: Obama is best choice for President

October 18, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Media, Obama, Politics, States, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

In a major break from its own political tradition, the Winston-Salem Journal [North Carolina], has endorsed Democratic President Barack Obama for a second term

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