It’s getting feisty out on the campaign trail!  Over the weekend, part of Senator Barack Obama’s past came back to haunt him. 
Republican Vice Presidential nominee, Governor Sarah Palin, did the honors by relying on a New York Times articles.  She criticized Obama for his association with William Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground radical [...]

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A news report today reveals that Senator Barack Obama and his campaign team believe he can win the election in November by a landslide.
According to the article, Obama’s optimism is based on several factors:

Information from private polling;
Faith in his powerful political organization in key swing states; and
Strength among first-time voters;

Do YOU think Obama can beat [...]

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This question cannot be ignored.  With the government’s impending $700 billion bailout of U.S. financial institutions, we should review a few critical facts that reflect the state of our economy and our society.
The dictionary defines the word “socialism” as “any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the [...]

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Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden today called paying taxes “patriotic.” 
At a campaign stop Biden was promoting Senator Barack Obama’s tax plan.  When asked whether, under Obama’s plan, wealthier Americans would have to pay more, Biden said, “It’s time to be patriotic . . . time to jump in, time to be part of the deal, time [...]

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Yesterday, we recapped each presidential candidate’s take on this week’s financial meltdown.  Senators Barack Obama and John McCain each cited different reasons why companies like Lehman Brothers and AIG were in dire financial straits.  Obama blamed President George W. Bush’s economic policies, while McCain blamed Wall Street corruption.  Each individual also proposed different plans for reversing the [...]

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I was traveling over the weekend, which explains yesterday’s lack of a post.  But we’re back in full force today!
Even after yesterday’s financial bombshell, the economy doesn’t seem to be in dire straits.  I remember watching CNBC yesterday, and the forecast, nevertheless, appeared to be all gloom and doom.
However, it’s no secret that the bankruptcy [...]

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The media firestorm today involves a comment made by Senator Barack Obama yesterday regarding . . . of all things . . . lipstick.
At a town hall event, Obama discussed Senator John McCain’s policies and argued that they don’t represent “change.”  He said that the McCain campaign is “just calling the same thing something different.”  He then [...]

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Since Senator John McCain’s announcement of Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP, McCain has received an overwhelming increase in support.  His crowds at campaign events are growing.  In addition to support among Republicans and nationwide, McCain now holds a 52% to 37% edge against Obama among independent voters. 
McCain has even enjoyed a huge boost in fundraising, [...]

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Election polls today give Senator John McCain a lead over Senator Barack Obama.  Many wonder if Sarah Palin is the reason for this dramatic shift in support.
The Real Clear Politics composite poll shows McCain up on Obama for the first time since March: 46.7% to 45.7%.
In the Gallup Daily election poll, McCain moved ahead of Obama, 48% to [...]

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The Republican National Convention wrapped up last night with Senator John McCain’s speech.  The Democratic National Convention finished up last week with Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. 
Now it’s an eight-week sprint to the finish line.  How do YOU think this is going to play out?  Who do you think is going to win? 
Some pundits are now predicting that the McCain/Palin ticket [...]

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