US Elections

Acorn Under Suspicion

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:49:00 -0500

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform also known as ACORN is the subject of numerous lawsuits in many states with the latest in Nevada.

Actor Seann William Scott Claims Credit for Franken Minnesota Win

TriciaLondon — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:51:17 -0600

Seann William Scott claims his extensive Cottage Grove, Minnesota-based family provided "at least 92 votes, maybe 93" to give Franken his winning edge in this month's Senatorial contest.

The Winner Is Henry Waxman, Defeats Dingell

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:58:21 -0600

Roll Call (subscription) reports that Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) will be taking over the gavel of the House Energy & Commerce Committee from longtime Chairman John Dingell (D-MI), after a vote of 137-122 in the full House Democratic Caucus.

Mark Begich Is the Winner Of U.S. Senate Race In Alaska

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:48:38 -0600

The campaign office of Alaska democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate Mark Begich has announced that Begich is the winner of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska defeating Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.

AP: Palin Attacks "Racially Tinged"

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:09:30 -0500

Here is something interesting on Sarah Palin and racism and, I have to admit, somewhat unexpected even from the new equal-time-for-Democrats media. In an analysis piece, the AP writes:

U.S. Gives Illegal Immigrants Option of Self-Deportation

Odur Joe — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:10:03 -0500

Illegal immigrants now have the luxury to come forward and schedule their own deportation. A pilot program started on Tuesday aims to give cooperative illegal immigrants an easy way out. There has been a lot of bad talk over the way illegal immigrants are treated during the process of arrest and deportation.

It Was a Very Good Year For Exxon, McCain

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:09:09 -0500

Exxon Mobil reported astronomical corporate quarterly earnings. At least not everyone's hurting. Sure, your milk prices, your gas prices, your food, electricity and health care prices are doing their best to break your back, and your neighbors' right along with it, but at least some people are doing well in this downward spiral. Guess who?

American Jews To Vote For Obama With Overwhelming Margin

Odur Joe — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:35:59 -0500

If the prediction by the Jewish leaders is anything to go by, then democratic presidential Hopeful Sen.Barack Obama will have an easy ride over John McCain amongst the Jewish voters come the November presidential election.Barack Obama is expected to attract a vast majority of Jewish Voters in the face of suspicion and criticism about his views on the current Iranian standoff and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Joe Lieberman Attacked Over Ties with Pastor Hagee

Odur Joe — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:03:02 -0500

Joe Lieberman, former democratic nominee for vice president and a current consultant and supporter of Sen. John McCain is set to make a rare appearance with controversial pastor john hagee.He is expected to deliver a speech at a conference organized by the Texas based pastor, particularly known for his sometimes weird comments regarding Israel, the roman catholic church and Islam.

House and Senate Roundup: Primary Results Analysis

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:59:15 -0500

Suffice it to say that June 3 was the Republican Party's terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day.

San Francisco Election Results

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:19:34 -0500

Well, I am happy that Prop 98 is not looking good... and Prop 99 is. Prop 98 for those who do not know would eliminate rent control across California. For those of us who rent in San Francisco, California, this is a big deal!

Long-term cycles in American national electoral politics occur more rapidly

harminka — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:14:13 -0600

American electoral politics have been characterized by frequent and regular cycles of support for the Republican and Democratic parties. A new study has found that these cycles, and the shifts in party control that accompany them, occur more frequently than previously thought; it also presents a theoretical model for explaining them.