Presidential Politics

Occupy Wanes, Ignoring 'Regime Change'

Arthur Bruzzone | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Obama, Presidential Politics, Occupy Wall Street, Egypt Protests, Tea Party Movement, Ows Protests, Ows, President Obama, Politics News
Arthur Bruzzone

Occupy protesters have held Obama blameless. That's not the case for Occupy's distant cousin, the Tea Party movement. They actively opposed Republican candidates across the nation -- which gave way to campaign politics. They found an end game.

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At 'Big Tent' Politics, Lincoln Was the Best

Grant Calder | Posted 06.02.2012

Read More: Abraham Lincoln, Gop 2012 Presidential Primary, Presidential Politics, Emancipation Proclamation, Elections 2012, Big Tent Politics, Politics News
Grant Calder

Succeeding at "big tent" politics requires a sense of timing and flexibility. Some refer to the latter as "flip-flopping," but only when their opponents do it.

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Have Scientific Questions? There Are No 'Answers in Genesis'

Michael Zimmerman, Ph.D. | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Thermodynamics, Entropy, Creationism, Presidential Politics, Ken Ham, Evolution, Biblical Sin, Answers in Genesis, Science Education, Religion and Science, The Clergy Letter Proejct, Religion News
Michael Zimmerman, Ph.D.

When we permit theology to define our science, we end up with gibberish, but not even consistent gibberish.

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The Great Socialist Deception

Ben Daniel | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Pledge of Allegiance, Presidential Politics, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Rick Perry, Socialism, Newt Gingrich, Barack Obama, Religion and Politics, Religion in America, Tenth Commandment, Religion News
Ben Daniel

When Republican presidential aspirants wish to discredit Barack Obama's policies, they call him a socialist. But is he? Of course not.

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GOP: Do the Right Thing and Forfeit

Gavin Shulman | Posted 03.11.2012

Read More: Gop, New Hampshire Primary, Michele Bachmann, 2012 Presidential Election, Presidential Politics, Presidential Race, Ron Paul, Primary Season, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, President, Rick Perry, Republicans, Comedy News
Gavin Shulman

We should be focusing on the things that really matter. Like Justin Timberlake's new beard. Love it or lose it? Now that's a poll worth participating in.

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It's A Wonderful -- Newt?

Paul Stoller | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Political News, Myth, Newt Gingrich 2012, Presidential Politics, Poverty, 2012 Election, It's a Wonderful Life, Elections 2012, Jimmy Stewart, Newt Gingrich, Social Darwinism, Classic American Films, Lionel Barrymore, Politics News
Paul Stoller

If the glut of corporate money continues to poison our political system, it is possible that we could elect Newt "Mr. Potter" Gingrich to the presidency. How would someone who seems to know and care so little about poor people govern our country?

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No Rocking Chairs for Me! A 100-Year-Old's Retrospective on Presidential Politics

The Relentless Conservative | Posted 01.23.2012

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The Relentless Conservative

Esther Tuttle has seen a lot of history. After all, she turned 100 years old on July 1st of this year. The Presidents Mrs. Tuttle "loved" were: FDR. Truman, Eisenhower, JFK, Carter and Reagan. An eclectic bunch if ever there was one.

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History Will Judge the Next President Primarily on Global Warming

Rev. Jim Ball | Posted 11.23.2011

Read More: Next Election, Jim Ball, Presidential Politics, Global Warming, Christianity, Green Faith, Religion News
Rev. Jim Ball

When it comes to overcoming global warming, we are in kairotic time; our global warming kairos moment has arrived, and it won't last forever.

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Rick Perry Is A Daddy Brand

Brian Hardwick | Posted 10.22.2011

Read More: Presidential Politics, Republican Primary, George Lakoff, Rick Perry, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Rick Perry 2012, Politics News
Brian Hardwick

I can't help think that despite the amazing amount of logical arguments that have emerged over the last week undermining Rick Perry's candidacy, he re...

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Celebrity Culture, Media and Presidential Politics

Paul Stoller | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: Reality Television, Michele Bachmann, Presidential Politics, Rick Perry, Reality TV Stars, Reality TV Culture, Rick Santorum, Gop Primary Election 2012, GOP Debate, Celebrity Culture, Election 2012, Politics, Media News
Paul Stoller

In this media environment, many pundits are compelled to reflect upon the nonsensical, which, in the end, gives the nonsensical a degree of public credibility.

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The Real Reason Sarah Palin and Donald Trump Get Along

Eric Deggans | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Politics, Bus Tour, Presidential Politics, Donald Trump, Fox News, Media, Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Fox News Channel, Media News
Eric Deggans

The Donald and Palin occupy a unique space in today's media and political culture -- a fact-free zone where they earn millions shamelessly reflecting the world as they and their fans choose to see it, regardless of actual fact.

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Gov. Christie Answers Tough Questions On Teachers, Politics, NCLB

Education Week | Michele McNeil | Posted 07.11.2011

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who some call a disruptor, a kingmaker, and a public schools' destroyer, has unveiled an ambitious set of education re...

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Namaste Sarah Palin

Sunil Adam | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sunil Adam

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The Machinations of Meg Whitman: Murphy's Million (Plus) and More

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Meg Whitman, California, Barbara Boxer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carly Fiorina, Barack Obama, Presidential Politics, Sarah Palin, Mike Murphy, Jerry Brown, John McCain, Los Angeles News
William Bradley

Whitman is a candidate who, let's be frank, can't get her story straight. Worse than that, she insists that her story is straight, against all evidence, clearly believing that she can buy her way through paid advertising.

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Blowback For a Whistleblower

Diane Dimond | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Politics, Diane Dimond, Andrew Young, Presidential Politics, Elizabeth Edwards, John Edwards, "The Politician" by Andrew Young, Rielle Hunter, Senator John Edwards, Cheri Young, Chapel Hill North Carolina, John Edwards Sex Video, Diane Dimond's Column, Politics News
Diane Dimond

Now that John has copped to paternity Elizabeth has kicked him to the curb. She's not apologized to the Youngs.

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Matthews May Have Almost Forgot Obama Was Black, But Many Others Haven't

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Chris Matthews got a mini-version of the Harry Reid treatment for his honest slip that he almost forgot Obama was black when he watched him during the State of the Union Speech.

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Bush Targets His Legacy

Alexander Dresner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Alexander Dresner

This document tells me is that the administration's efforts to positively shape the president's legacy will continue to be marred by the same degree of incompetence that it has exhibited these past eight years.

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What to Expect from an Intelligent President

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: President-Elect Barack Obama, Cognitive Complexity, Bridging Differences, Presidential Politics, Rick Warren, Frank Rich, Presidential Decision-Making, Barack Obama, Politics News
Kathleen Reardon

Brace yourself. It's going get rocky soon. We are about to have a very bright man as our president. And we've been away from that territory for a very long time.

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The Future of Progressive Reform

Jay Mandle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jay Mandle

Over and beyond the need to stimulate the economy, this country urgently requires reform and renewal. Unhappily, the way Obama's campaign was funded means that we are unlikely to get it.

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Sarah Palin Please Stop the Shout Outs, Shut Up and Go Find Your Purpose

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Yvonne R. Davis

Palin's personal ambition is a real blind spot. She ignored her team of Governors at the Republican Governor's Association meeting last week.

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Miami Blues: Palin And National Republicans Look Like The Sad California Republican Party

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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William Bradley

Don't look now, but the national Republican Party is on the verge of becoming the California Republican Party. And that ain't a good thing -- unless you're a Democrat.

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An Integrated National Psyche

Dr. Tian Dayton | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Tian Dayton

The idea behind psychic integration is that it makes the individual healthier and more whole. It seems no great stretch to apply these same principles to our national psyche.

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Democrats: The New Western Strategy Is Paying Off

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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William Bradley

While the current party leadership deserves credit for a new path to presidential power, much of the new "Western strategy" has long been championed by former Senator Gary Hart.

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John McCain, POWH (Prisoner of the White House)

Howie Greene | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vietnam, McCain Vietnam, John McCain, Presidential Politics, Entertainment, James Brown, Politics News
Howie Greene

Do we really want this guy locked up again, but this time as the leader of the "free world?" In essence, that's what being the president is all about. You are a POWH... Prisoner of the White House.

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McCainnibalism

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John McCain, Mc-Palin, Obama, Mccain, Political Cannibalism, Election, Presidential Campaign, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Cannibalism, Giuliani, Presidential Politics, Presidential Election, Palin, U.S. Presidency, Rudolph Giuliani, Personal Finance, Mccainnibal, Mccainnibalism, Political Loyalties, Politics News
Yvonne R. Davis

The interesting thing about McCainnibalism is that it does not stop with trying to obliterate members outside of the campaign. The political gorging begins to happen on the inside.

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