American Electorate

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America's Choice

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics

The choice America makes will be a world wide broadcast on whether it is content with mediocrity and the cancer of anti-intellectualism that began to spread this Election season.

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It's An Election and I Want What I Want

Richard Laermer | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Trendspotting, Mccain, Obama, November 4, Election Doldrums, American Electorate, Politics News

It's no secret that I lean left. I think the world of FDR and JFK, and I don't know if I can stand to hear one more misguided ditto-head, all glassy-...

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Cynicism Versus Commitment

Lance Simmens | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Reagan, Presidential Elections, American People, American Electorate, Obama, Election 2008, Campaign, Desensitization, Politics News

What disturbs me most about the Palin pick is not so much the woman's lack of experience, judgment, honesty, or intelligence, but the cynical calculation that these things don't matter.

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Why McCain's "Fundamentals of the Economy Are Strong" Remark Was in Line with His Strategy

Mitchell Bard | Posted 09.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: Political News, John McCain Lies, Politics, American Electorate, John McCain, Undecided Voters, Merrill Lynch Buyout, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy, Sarah Palin Scandal, Aig Restructuring, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin Unqualified, Mccain Fundamentals, John McCain Attacks, McCain Economy, Lehman Brothers, Politics News

McCain is telling U.S. citizens that things are fine, we can drill for our own oil, and we really don't have to make any major changes to our way of doing things. Oh, and we're going to win in Iraq, too!

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Will Happy Days Be Here Again?

Paul Finkelman | Posted 03.02.2008 | Politics

Read More: American Electorate, Hillary Clinton 2008 Election, Political Science, Hillary, Political Trends, Politics News

Hillary Clinton knows the issues as well as anyone ever could. Her programs are smart and workable. On health care she has a great plan. But this year, this is not enough.

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American Voters Speak on Job Skills: Oh, Please, Just Shut Up

Gerald Bracey | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics

Read More: Nea, Education, American Electorate, American Voters, Pbs, George W. Bush, 2008 Election, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, Politics News

The immediate questions that come to mind -- or certainly should come to mind -- are "What constitutes a 21st century skill?" and then "Who gets to define such a skill?"

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