US Elections

At 89, a five-time U.S. presidential candidate is still stirring up the edges of American politics with some strange theories.

Feb 13, 2012 - Rupert Taylor

The Republicans running for US President may differ in many ways, but they have one thing in common. They are all older than President Obama.

Dec 27, 2011 - James Hutchinson

Rick Perry may score below average in presidential debates, but his recent Cornerstone speech points to broader weaknesses and abilities.

Nov 9, 2011 - Michael Streich

Using colonial imagery, the Tea Party movement views big government as oppressive, but forgets everyday Americans living in 2011 and not 1773.

Sep 28, 2011 - Michael Streich

Roseanne Barr has addressed demonstrators in New York, declaring her support for Occupy Wall Street and confirming that she is really running for president.

Sep 19, 2011 - Jo Harrington

Apparently U.S. voters hold two things to be essential in a presidential candidate: they must be taller than average and have a full head of hair.

Aug 20, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja

When the shoving of a reporter gets blown into a national story, what does it say for the coverage we can expect in the 2012 presidential campaign?

Aug 18, 2011 - Carroll Trosclair

A favorite of the Tea Party and conservative Christians, Rick Perry has entered the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. president.

Aug 16, 2011 - Rupert Taylor

A first-ever online primary for presidential candidates provides U.S. citizens with an historic opportunity for direct democracy.

Aug 12, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja

Could Donald Trump decide the 2012 Presidential election? Past elections and his current activities suggest that he could be a major influence.

Jul 15, 2011 - Margo Steele

Tim Pawlenty, politician, does not support gay rights but offered up that he likes a Lady Gaga song that does. He got asked about it on 'Meet the Press'.

Jul 10, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Mitt Romney and John Huntsman will not be able to ignore questions regarding their religious affiliation when asked by the GOP evangelical base.

Jul 10, 2011 - Michael Streich

North Carolina Republicans want a photo identification requirement for voting but Democrats see the move as a way to disenfranchise several groups.

Jul 7, 2011 - Michael Streich

Jon Huntsman entered the 2012 presidential race in June 2011, joining fellow Republican hopefuls Romney, Bachmann, Gingrich and...many others. Who is he?

Jul 3, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann likes to interpret American History based on her conservative evangelical views, but missed out on American slavery.

Jun 28, 2011 - Michael Streich

While Sarah Palin tours the country, the race for the Republican nomination is officially getting underway.

Jun 2, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Recent polls indicate America was not seeing Donald Trump as a viable Presidential candidate. He has now dropped out of a race he never entered.

May 17, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

A poll finds Donald Trump and Sarah Palin lack support among Americans looking for a President. The numbers suggest they should save their breath.

May 5, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

The USA's ritual of subsidizing wealthy oil industry giants perplexes other nations. Lawmakers debate the phenomenon's merits as taxpayers continue to pay.

Apr 27, 2011 - Frank W. Hardy

Under the ruse of grass roots organizations, corporate propaganda has successfully duped citizens into supporting the goals of America's Invisible Hands.

Apr 25, 2011 - Frank W. Hardy

Talk radio host Herman Cain has declared his intention to seek the Republican nomination in the 2012 presidential election campaign.

Mar 22, 2011 - Linda Sue Grimes

In a TV talk with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Ann Coulter said Sarah Palin has no intention of running for U.S. President. So why is she saying she might?

Feb 27, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Newspapers often provide endorsements before local and national elections. Do the endorsements damage newspaper credibility?

Feb 21, 2011 - Kristen Nichols

The historical record demonstrates that close elections resulted from voter turnout which often dictated winners and losers in local and national elections.

Jan 2, 2011 - Michael Streich

In the US midterm elections of 2010 - really, more a stampede of angry bull elephants - Bill Thomas was a candidate for the US House of Representatives.

Dec 17, 2010 - Howard Bryan Bonham

Dubious actions haunt Senator into retirement as do persistent accusations of cronyism. Critics argue banking reform did not change the financial system.

Dec 13, 2010 - Frank W. Hardy