Endorsements

Bush Family Endorsements

Jeff Danziger | Posted 04.06.2012

Jeff Danziger

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To Endorse, Or Not to Endorse

Tracy Baim | Posted 05.12.2012

Tracy Baim

I don't think there is any correct answer to the question of whether a newspaper should endorse a candidate, but let me tell you why we at Windy City Times do not endorse in any elections.

Lorax Leads Way for Product Endorsements by Kid Lit Characters (SLIDESHOW)

Rocco Staino | Posted 05.02.2012

Rocco Staino

The Lorax has opened the way for a flood of other characters from children's literature to become product spokespeople. Here are a few that may be in the works.

God Endorses Unknown Ohio Man for President

Spencer Green | Posted 04.10.2012

Spencer Green

Following months of speculation, God has endorsed Edward Brimball, a resident of Shaker Heights, Ohio, as president of the United States. "God would l...

Ron Dicker

How Brady, Manning Stack Up Off The Field

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.05.2012

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gathered impressive stats to guide their teams to Sunday's Supe...

To Endorse or Not Endorse: GOP Leaders Still Holding Out on Romney

Stewart J. Lawrence | Posted 03.26.2012

Stewart J. Lawrence

The real bellwether of Romney's standing as a candidate isn't the number of endorsements he's already won -- it's the endorsements he's been denied, and apparently, won't receive.

Four Reasons GOP Lawmakers Aren't Backing Gingrich

Corbin Hiar | Posted 03.25.2012

Corbin Hiar

Why are GOP lawmakers so reluctant to support their former colleague? Here are a few of the likely reasons.

Out-Tebowing Each Other

Lloyd Garver | Posted 03.14.2012

Lloyd Garver

This year, like every election year, candidates are scrambling for endorsements, and it doesn't seem to matter who the endorser is. They just want to ...

Howard Dean Reveals New Endorsements

The Huffington Post | Jordan Howard | Posted 12.07.2011

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) and Democracy for America, a progressive PAC, have endorsed Reps. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Donna Edwards (D-Md....

Inspiration -- Old & New

Juanita MORE! | Posted 01.04.2012

Juanita MORE!

Inspiration can be found amongst those whom we encounter in our own lives. Bevan Dufty is one such individual, someone who I have been fortunate to call a friend and inspiration for many years.

On Capitol Hill, Endorsement Race Heating Up Out Of Sight

AP | By LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 01.02.2012

WASHINGTON -- Brrrring. A GOP congressman's phone rings, and it's Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah at the other end of the line....

The Most Iconic Athlete Food & Drink Commercials

The Daily Meal | Posted 10.11.2011

The Daily Meal

Sometimes I dream, that he is me, You've got to see that's how I dream to be (Bum de-di-de-dum DUM) I dream I move, I dream I groove, like Mike, if ...

Endorsements and Other "Opportunities" for Women Seeking Office

Karen Middleton | Posted 07.27.2011

Karen Middleton

A candidate with a broad range of endorsements can demonstrate to their neighbors that they already know how to work with people in their community and state in order to get things done.

Local Progressive Voter Guides (Share Like Crazy)

Billy Wimsatt | Posted 05.25.2011

Billy Wimsatt

As individuals armed with homemade voter guides, we can have the same impact as a powerful interest group or a newspaper editorial board -- the power to influence and turn-out hundreds and thousands of new votes.

What Does an Endorsement Really Mean?

Joe The Nerd Ferraro | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe The Nerd Ferraro

Big bold letters glare from the front page bottom of the right-wing newspaper: CeaseFirePA endorses state Rep. Bryan Lentz Hmmm, someone on the left...

The Folk Hero Franchise: Marketing the Chilean Miner Brand

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval | Posted 05.25.2011

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

Those miners just hit the majors when it comes to global marketing. Right now, a Chilean miner has as much branding and endorsement potential as LeBron James.

A Veterinarian's Prognosis for Stopping Puppy Mill Cruelty

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

Yesterday, the councils for St. Louis and Jackson counties--the two largest political jurisdictions in Missouri--endorsed Prop B, becoming the latest ...

I Still Don't Think Sarah Palin Will Run for President in 2012

Michael J.W. Stickings | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael J.W. Stickings

Not that I care to give Sarah any advice, and not that her best interests are of any concern to me. I just don't think she'll run and I don't see much evidence, not least in this overblown e-mail, that she's made up her mind to do so.

Indiana 2nd District Candidates Pick Up Cash, Major Endorsements

Chris Vanasdalan | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Vanasdalan

Indiana's 2nd District congressional candidate, Jakie Walorski (R), is celebrating some recent fund-raising success. The Sarah Palin backed candidate ...

NC-Sen: Local Teamsters Endorse Elaine Marshall

Mike Nellis | Posted 05.25.2011

Mike Nellis

Breaking just moments ago is another sign of the incredible momentum Elaine Marshall's campaign for U.S. Senate has. Local Teamsters out of Charlotte ...

Endorsing Specter

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeff Danziger

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My endorsement in the PA-06 : Women's rights are no joking matter.

Kate Michelman | Posted 05.25.2011

Kate Michelman

Political campaigns often are illustrative of larger matters. For me, the campaign for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's sixth Congressiona...

How Does Tiger Say I'm Sorry? Let Me Count the Ways

Jim Moret | Posted 05.25.2011

Jim Moret

It took Tiger just over fifty words, to issue his first message of contrition. In all, his statement included more than thirty references to blame, responsibility or sorrow. At fourteen minutes in length, that's roughly one expression of apology every thirty seconds.

Historic Day at the Winter Olympics Reveals That the Value of Gold Varies

Dr. Johnny Benjamin | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Johnny Benjamin

The sad reality is that 2 of the 3 amazing Olympians will be afforded many opportunities to parlay their glory into millions of dollars and one will fade back into obscurity and a 9 to 5.

Colorado Senate Race -- The First Big Endorsements

Wade Norris | Posted 05.25.2011

Wade Norris

Labor and a majority of the Democratic legislators in Colorado have decided to put their boots on the ground for Andrew Romanoff.