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  • Power Over Principle

    If the founding fathers had witnessed the last twelve months of American politics, they would be rolling over in their graves. In the af­termath of the most turbulent election cycle in decades, Americans seem to have forgotten the most basic founding principles of the coun­try. When the founding fathers gathered to craft the constitution, they…

  • President Obama Announces Re-Election Bid

    President Barack Obama announced today that he will be running for re-election, and has filed the necessary papers to form a campaign committee and begin assembling a fundraising apparatus. The newly redesigned barackobama.com has taken on a more spartan appearance, and prominently displays a video  featuring Obama supporters discussing the upcoming election. The video presents…

  • Democrats Pick Charlotte for Convention

    Democrats have selected Charlotte, North Carolina to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Charlotte’s primary rival for the convention was St. Louis. Minneapolis and Cleveland were also finalists. According to Michelle Obama: “I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news. Charlotte, North Carolina will host the 46th Democratic…