The world is indeed watching today. Despite the United States recent economic woes, there is no doubt amongst serious observers that the country is still, by far the most powerful nation in the world. The United States military budget “" which, I think it is fair to say, gets quite a bit of use “" [...]
Connecticut: Shays not looking good early
Nov. 4, 2008 Leave a Comment
New England’s lone republican congressman may be in a heap of trouble tonight. Chris Shays, 63, a veteran Fairfield County Republican is facing down the younger James Himes, 42, a feisty Democrat who may ride the Democratic tidal wave to Washington tonight. The early buzz coming out of Connecticut is that Shays has the fight [...]
Mitt Romney out of the race
Feb. 7, 2008 Leave a Comment
Former Massachusetts Governor, Republican Mitt Romney will suspend his campaign, effectively ending his run for president. “I must now stand aside, for our party and our country,” Romney said during a speech in Washington Thursday. The move means Senator John McCain has all but won the nomination. Romney suffered a string of embarrassing third place [...]
Winner takes all
Jan. 29, 2008 Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON — Senator John McCain, in a tight race, has won the all-or-nothing Republican primary in Florida.
Over the past few weeks, since his victories in both South Carolina and in New Hampshire, McCain has begun to emerge as something of a steamroller. Depending on how he fares on February 5, in what is as close to a national primary as possible, [..]
Celebrity endorsements having little effect at the polls
Dec. 3, 2007 1 Comment
We’ve seen more blondes in today’s malls as a result of today’s hottest teeny bopper starlets. Some girls are even going as far as getting their prom dresses made to match those they see at MTV’s VMA’s. Today’s hottest celebrities influence the American culture in the everyday things we do. They influence our choices in [...]