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Lyndon LaRouche and the Fringe Politics of America
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
How Old are the Republican Presidential Candidates?
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's Senior Moment
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
The Tea Party Movement Today and the Boston Tea Party in 1773
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
Occupy Wall Street: Roseanne to be President?
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
U.S. Presidents: No Short, Bald Men Need Apply
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
Presidential Campaign Coverage Sidetracked by Media Whining
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
Texas Governor Rick Perry's "Extremist" Views
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
Americans Elect: Direct Candidate Nomination for 2012
A first-ever online primary for presidential candidates provides U.S. citizens with an historic opportunity for direct democracy.
Aug 12, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja
The Donald: Democrats' Trump Card?
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
Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Sparks Pawlenty Debate on Gays
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
Can a Mormon be Elected to the U.S. Presidency?
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
Election Reform Bill Vetoed by Governor Perdue in North Carolina
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
Who is Jon Huntsman?
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
Michele Bachmann's Version of American History
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
Mitt-Out Sarah? Mitt Romney in for 2012 Race, Palin Stays Mum
While Sarah Palin tours the country, the race for the Republican nomination is officially getting underway.
Jun 2, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
The Donald is Done: Trump Won't Join 2012 Presidential Race
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
Trump Trumps Palin as Most Undesirable Presidential Candidate
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
Oil Company Subsidies: An American Tradition
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
Billionaire Koch Brothers Finance Astroturf Tea Party
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
Herman Cain to Run for President
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
Coulter Says Sarah Palin Seeks Money, Not Office of President
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
Newspaper America: Should Newspapers Make Political Endorsements?
Newspapers often provide endorsements before local and national elections. Do the endorsements damage newspaper credibility?
Feb 21, 2011 - Kristen Nichols
Why Every Vote Counts in an Election
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
Rookie Candidate Says Every Ten Years Politicians Choose Voters
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
Connecticut Sr. Senator Chris Dodd Retires Amid Fading Popularity
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