Politics Evolved

Clinton Campaign Staffer Resigns over Controversial Comments

Kelli — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:44:54 +0000

Former vice presidential nominee and member of Hillary Clinton’s campaign finance committee Geraldine Ferraro has resigned her position after facing criticism for remarks she made about Barack Obama. The trouble started when she said to a California newspaper, “if Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. (more…)

The Earmark Moratorium

Kelli — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:45:18 +0000

Since the beginning of the 2008 campaign season there are several issues that have been on the top of candidates’ lists of priorities: Iraq, the economy, illegal immigration. All of them have been debated and discussed. One of them, though, has prompted members of Congress to sponsor a dramatic new piece of legislation (more…)

NY Republicans Give Spitzer 48 Hours to Resign

Kelli — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:47:29 +0000

High-ranking Republicans in New York’s state government have given Governor Eliot Spitzer 48 hours to resign: “If he does not resign within the next 24 to 48 hours, we will prepare articles of impeachment to remove him,” (more…)

A Democratic Solution?

Kelli — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:29:26 +0000

In the debate over what to do about Florida and Michigan, the Democratic party has been considering a wide array of options – some controversial, some experimental, but none universally accepted. The latest fan favorite is no exception. (more…)

Who Won Texas?

Kelli — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:50:20 +0000

They call it the “Texas Two-step” – unlike every other state, the Democratic Party in Texas holds both a primary and a caucus. The problem? Hillary Clinton won the primary, but Barack Obama appears to have won the caucus. So who gets to claim the state? (more…)

DNC Tries to Settle Florida, Michigan Delegate Problem

Kelli — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:26:46 +0000

The Democratic National Committee decided that delegates from Florida and Michigan would not be seated at this year’s Democratic National Convention because the two states broke party rules by holding their election contests before February 5. Now, though, there is concern that alienating the two states’ voters could hurt the party in November. But the solution is not a simple one. (more…)

Super Tuesday II: The Results

Kelli — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:54:33 +0000

Two things were clear leading up to the four primaries on March 4 – John McCain would likely end up the official Republican nominee, and Hillary Clinton needed to win big to still have a shot at beating Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. (more…)

Russian Election Called Undemocratic by Observers

Kelli — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:57:05 +0000

Dmitry Medvedev has commonly been referred to as Vladimir Putin’s chosen successor to the Russian presidency. Now that the results of the election are official (Medvedev won by a landslide), the flames of that idea are being fueled by comments made by European election observers (more…)

Iraq Set to Hang “Chemical Ali”

Kelli — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:33:20 +0000

After lengthy debate over the fate of three men, Iraq’s presidency council, whose members consist of President Jalal Talabani and two deputies, have approved plans to execute Ali Hassan al-Majeed, commonly referred to as “Chemical Ali.” (more…)

Rivals in Kenya Approve Power-sharing Agreement

Kelli — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:48:04 +0000

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga have called for an end to violence after signing a deal that would establish a power-sharing government. Violence had erupted along ethnic lines after Mr. Odinga (of the Luos tribe) accused Mr. Kibaki (of the Kikuyu tribe) of falsifying election results. (more…)