Articles for category: Politics

Karla News

Obama’s “No Earmarks” Promise Broken

” The truth is, our earmark system in Washington is fraught with abuse. It badly needs reform – which is why I didn’t request a single earmark last year, why I’ve released all my previous requests for the public to see, and why I’ve pledged to slash earmarks by more than half when I am ...

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Liberal Vs. Conservative Personalities

I have always been fascinated by the disparity between liberals and conservatives, particularly as witnessed in the last electoral cycle. The contrast is as sharp as black and white. It’s as if two different races of people occupy the land with totally different perspectives and values. I’m not sure why this is, but I want ...

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The Closest Senate Races 2012

Going into the 2012 elections, the Democrats hold 51 seats in the senate, the Republicans have 47 and there are two independents (Lieberman and Sanders) both of whom caucus with the Democrats. In 2012, there are 33 senate races. 23 of these are seats held by Democrats (including their caucus-mates) and 10 by Republicans. It ...

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Geraldine Ferraro’s “White Man” Quote About Obama

It’s official; the democrats are not going to take back the white house. The party continues to divide itself as Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama Fight to be the democratic presidential nominee. Politicians in Washington continue to divide the party, with some supporting Barack, while the others support Hilary. Who’s the latest politician to divide ...

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The Anchor Baby Debate

The most recent conflict on immigration reform is one concerning what are referred to as anchor babies, those children born to parents here illegally who then are accorded citizenship based on an interpretation, however discombobulated, of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Statistics indicate that about 1 in 12 births in the US yearly ...

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A Brief History of ‘Rock the Vote’

In 1992 alone, Rock the Vote was responsible for influencing many of the two million newly registered voters. How did this influence group tear young people away from their stereotypical headphones and involve them in politics? Rock the Vote still has the answer today: “(It)…engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community ...

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Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President of the United States

On the official website of the United States Senate, the Office of the Vice President of the United States is described as “…the least understood, most ridiculed, and most often ignored constitutional office in the federal government…” With only two constitutional duties, it’s easy to see why the office is misunderstood, but the day to ...

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Presidential Race 2016

It is, perhaps, regrettable that the race for president begins almost before the previous race is over. But, regrettable or not, it is a fact that it does. Long before candidates announce, they are putting together teams of advisers and considering their options. It’s February, 2013. But the race for the White House is on. ...