In my last post about the positive things Obama has done during his first three years, I got a great deal of response from both sides of the political coin, and that was good to see. But one thing that became evident in the comments I got was that a lot of us on the left view Obama as a compromiser, but those on the right do not. While I understand a lot of us have different base political views – I wonder how it is we can see the same thing so differently.
I need to point out that
So What Has Obama Actually Done?
by Jessica B. January 3rd, 2012 | Democratic Deliberations, Presidential Election
It's 2012, an election year, and one that is bound to be a long, unpleasant struggle on the media stage until pretty much everyone on both sides is sick and tired of the whole mess. With Obama up for a second term and anyone's guess as to who will be on the Republican ticket, things seem uncertain. And one thing that makes many people uncomfortable is uncertainty.
Obama is in a difficult spot. One of the reasons for his first victory was the turnout of people who traditionally don't show up at the polls. He got the youth vote to
Obama is in a difficult spot. One of the reasons for his first victory was the turnout of people who traditionally don't show up at the polls. He got the youth vote to
Season’s Winners and Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe December 28th, 2011 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Festive Kwanzaa. Fabulous Winter Solstice. Whatever it is you’re celebrating this week, we at Camp Campaign wish you a good one of those. May your name always turn up in the Winners section.
Despite the joyful holiday spirit in the halls of Camp Campaign HQ, our panel of pundits still turned in more Losers than Winners this week.
WINNERS:
General Motors –
According to a new analysis from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, General Motors and its various suppliers have received or been promised roughly $3 billion in incentives to produce the Chevy Volt, a hybrid plug-in electric
Despite the joyful holiday spirit in the halls of Camp Campaign HQ, our panel of pundits still turned in more Losers than Winners this week.
WINNERS:
General Motors –
According to a new analysis from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, General Motors and its various suppliers have received or been promised roughly $3 billion in incentives to produce the Chevy Volt, a hybrid plug-in electric
The Payroll Tax Cut Debate
by T Akery December 13th, 2011 | Congress, Political Opinions, Presidential News
The payroll tax cut debate is a hard one to define. While the biggest question surrounding this cut is how to pay for it, there are other aspects to this particular tax that don't really add up. The first and biggest is that this particular tax affects Social Security.
Clearly, Social Security is one of those political hot topics that set off emotions. People, especially the elderly, don't want anyone messing with Social Security. What this payroll tax is really labeled on most paychecks is the Social Security tax. The payroll tax terminology is really just political labeling designed to
Clearly, Social Security is one of those political hot topics that set off emotions. People, especially the elderly, don't want anyone messing with Social Security. What this payroll tax is really labeled on most paychecks is the Social Security tax. The payroll tax terminology is really just political labeling designed to
A Good Week for the Left
by Ronald A. Rowe November 16th, 2011 | Presidential Election, Winners & Losers, World Politics
I just calls ‘em like I sees ‘em, and this week I see that the Left definitely had a better week than the Right. All three members of the Winners club were decidedly Left-leaning. Will the Right stage a comeback next week or is this the beginning of a new trend? Stay tuned…
WINNERS:
Unions –
Ohio voters this week opposed a measure to limit the collective bargaining rights of state employees. If successful, the new law would have severely reduced the power of those unions and set a precedent for others in the future. Instead, the unions came out with more
WINNERS:
Unions –
Ohio voters this week opposed a measure to limit the collective bargaining rights of state employees. If successful, the new law would have severely reduced the power of those unions and set a precedent for others in the future. Instead, the unions came out with more
