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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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“The Self Destruction of the 1 Percent”

October 19, 2012 Madonna Gauding Corporations, Economy, History One comment

Chrystia Freeland’s October 13th, New York Times opinion piece, “The Self Destruction of the 1 Percent” compares the rise of the oligarchy in 14th century Venice

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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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Psst! Wanna see what your ballot will look like this year?

October 17, 2012 Bobbi Clemons 2012 Election, Good government, Politics, States, Voting/Elections 2 comments

Everyone knows there is an election coming up. (It’s on November 6, 2012.) Not everyone knows that you can see your ballot in advance.

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Philadelphia Inquirer: Obama is the better man for the job

October 16, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Democrats, International, Media, Obama, Politics, Romney Leave a comment

Coming down hard on the Republican Party and its “Etch-A-Sketch” Presidential nominee Mitt Romney, the Philadelphia Inquirer calls President Obama the better man for

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Progressive Alan Grayson favored to win Florida seat

October 16, 2012 Madonna Gauding 2012 Election, Campaigns, Congress, States Leave a comment

When he was last in office, Alan Grayson was a hard working progressive Democrat. He campaigned as a progressive, and when he got elected, he delivered.

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Sacramento Bee: Re-elect President Obama

October 15, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2012 Election, Cities, Obama, Politics One comment

Voters often say they want their elected leaders to keep their promises and, at crucial moments, show real political backbone. President Barack Obama deserves

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CEO tells employees: Defeat Obama or lose your job

October 15, 2012 Stacy Mergenthal 2012 Election, Business, Employment, Labor and unions, Politics, States, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

David Siegel, CEO of Florida’s Westgate Resorts, to employees: “I will cut off your nose to spite Obama’s face because I got mine. If

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