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Presidential Politics Myth #4: The General Election Begins When Both Major Party Nominees Are Known - - Terry Mitchell
Did you notice how eager the media was to get the general election started this year? They just couldn’t wait for Mitt Romney to become the presumed GOP presidential nominee so the Romney-Obama duel could get started in earnest. This is nothing new or unusual. The same type of thing occurs... Submitted 9 days 3 hours ago.

What Future Candidates Should Learn from 2012 GOP Primary Season - - Terry Mitchell
Now that Mitt Romney has pretty much wrapped up the 2012 GOP nomination, anyone considering a future run for president from either party should take note. They are plenty of lessons they can learn from the 2012 GOP presidential nomination season. Specifically, there are the three listed below:... Submitted 2 days 5 hours ago.

Presidential Politics Myth #3: A President Has Control Over Oil Prices - - Terry Mitchell
I hear this in every presidential election year. No matter how high or low oil and gas prices might be early in the year, people will claim that those prices will begin to drop as the presidential election draws closer. They will say the president is doing it to make sure that he and/or his party... Submitted 14 days ago.

Presidential Politics Myth #2: A Contentious Nomination Fight Damages the Eventual Nominee - - Terry Mitchell
There is apparently a popular misconception that if you repeat something often enough, that makes it true. Not so. Not by a long shot. But that’s the case with the whole idea of a contentious nomination fight being detrimental to the eventual nominee of that party. Even otherwise... Submitted 15 days 23 hours ago.

Were Hillary Clinton’s Delegates Stolen in 2008? - - Terry Mitchell
During a recent online political discussion that I participated in, someone made the claim that some of Hillary Clinton’s delegates were stolen by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2008. This person then went on to claim that this “theft” of delegates was the deciding... Submitted 73 days ago.

Why Ron Paul Struggles for Respect - - Terry Mitchell
Often, you will hear some of Ron Paul’s supporters claim that he is being “censored” by the media or that he does not get the respect that he deserves. They assert that this is in spite of the fact that he is doing well in the polls, perhaps even better than some candidates that... Submitted 77 days ago.

Voter Fraud, Ballot Stuffing, Should Be Considered A Capital Crime - Joel Hendon
It matters little where you are from or what type government you may be under, as long as they are supposed to have voter’s absolute freedom, it should be enforced and carry a penalty of capital punishment for offenders. The election of national leaders by a free people is a sacred thing... Submitted 79 days 4 hours ago.

Analysis of the Super Tuesday 2012 GOP Primaries and Caucuses - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney was the big winner on the night, taking six of the ten contests. He won Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, and Idaho as expected, but also took Alaska and narrowly edged out Rick Santorum in Ohio. The win in Ohio, the most hotly contested prize of the night, was his key victory.... Submitted 79 days 5 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 Washington GOP Caucus Results - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney's win extends his winning streak to five and keeps his momentum going full steam ahead into the Super Tuesday contests. Romney's superior organization and advantage in paid advertising apparently did the trick in a state where he finished fourth in 2008, behind John McCain, Mike... Submitted 81 days 23 hours ago.

What Is a Brokered Convention? - - Terry Mitchell
Amid all the recent talk about a possible brokered convention when the GOP meets in Tampa this August, most people are probably not exactly sure what a brokered convention is. I will try to explain it to best of my ability. But first, let’s talk about delegates. The Republican Party in... Submitted 87 days ago.

Analysis of the 2012 Nevada GOP Caucuses - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney wins as expected, but falls slightly short of the 51% he got in Nevada in 2008. He had been spending time there ever since, and he had the added advantage of his fellow Mormons comprising 25% of the caucus-goers. Nevada was indeed friendly territory, and he benefited from it. Although... Submitted 110 days 13 hours ago.

Santorum Needs to Show Something Soon - - Terry Mitchell
Rick Santorum did very well in the Iowa caucuses, finishing in a virtual tie with Mitt Romney for first place. Actually, in the final count, he edged Romney out by about 34 votes. However, Santorum did not manage to finish in the top two in any of the next three contests. Now he seems to have... Submitted 112 days 1 hour ago.

Analysis of the 2012 Florida GOP Primary - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney’s big win re-establishes him as the frontrunner and odds-on favorite to win the nomination. After his setback in South Carolina, he needed to come out fighting, and that’s exactly what he did. After Newt Gingrich jumped ahead of him immediately after South Carolina, Romney... Submitted 114 days 5 hours ago.

How Voters Can Make Virginia GOP Primary Irrelevant - - Terry Mitchell
Based on today's ruling by a federal judge, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul will be the only two candidates to appear on the Virginia GOP presidential primary ballot on March 6, also known as Super Tuesday. They are the only who qualified under Virginia’s rigid requirements. In addition, Virginia... Submitted 132 days 15 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 New Hampshire GOP Primary - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney won as expected, although he was kept just below the 40% threshold. Even though some people considered it a given that he was going to win here, given the fact that he is the former governor of neighboring Massachusetts, it is still a decisive and impressive victory just the same. His... Submitted 135 days 4 hours ago.

Why Gingrich Shouldn’t Be Counted Out Just Yet - Terry Mitchell
Most of the national media, Republican establishment, and elite conservative punditry have already counted Newt Gingrich out of the race for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. I think they are making a big mistake. For some unknown reason, they all seem to be ignoring that Gallup tracking poll... Submitted 141 days 6 hours ago.

Crazy, Mixed Up Polls Concerning GOP Presidential Hopefuls Campaigns - Joel Hendon
I have been very confused in reading the various polls in the GOP campaign. Before it began in full blast, I had hoped that Newt Gingrich would run and win. But, early on, after waiting extra long to announce his candidacy, he made a boo-boo by sounding as if he was ridiculing the popular budget... Submitted 242 days 3 hours ago.

“Running Naked and Drunk in the Woods" Was Not So Bad In Ancient Greece! - Christofer French
Several years ago, an old iron grating between two hill side houses revealed an entire strong box of clay tablets near the Acropolis in Athens. They were immediately unearthed and surrendered to the authorities. Local archaeologists from the University of Athens immediately took up these... Submitted 242 days 23 hours ago.

What the Results Really Mean: Quick Lessons from the Mid Term Elections - - Mogama
Back in 2002, I cast my first vote as an American citizen. It's a solemn feeling every time, and a learning experience too. What do the results of the 2010 mid term elections mean, besides prescribing Pepto-Bismol for the Commander-In-Chief? 1. Many American voters have gone from distrusting... Submitted 1 year 203 days ago.

"Draw Lebel,": Slave Belief and Sarah Palin - - Walter Rhett
In Charleston, SC, those gathered at Dave's Seafood recall a historic greeting shared by the enslaved: "Merci'trust." Spoken in Gullah, the only African language created in America, the enslaved admonished each other: "Trust in the mercies of God." It subtlety altered "the Lord be with you."... Submitted 3 years 229 days ago.

Decide Based On Credentials... Not Faces - Shan-ul-Hai
Back in February 2007, USA Today/Gallup asked Americans the following question: "Between now and the 2008 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates -- their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a... Submitted 3 years 337 days ago.

Vote and Be Part of the Process: Making the Electoral Vote Meaningful - - Jean Purcell
In this presidential election year 2008, people are once again remembering Florida and the 2000 election night when Al Gore thought he had won Florida. News coverage of the death of respected NBC news chief Tim Russert has reminded many of his "Florida! Florida! Florida!" analysis for news... Submitted 3 years 346 days ago.

Presidential Politics Myth #1: The VP Choice Means Something - - Terry Mitchell
During every presidential election cycle, a big deal is made over a party’s nominee’s decision about a running mate. This time around will be no exception. Many in the media have dubbed Mitt Romney the presumed GOP presidential nominee since with the withdrawal of his nearest... Submitted 21 days ago.

Photo Identification For Voters: What Is The Big Deal? - Joel Hendon
Our liberal administration is opposed to the requirement for voters to have to present a photo identification in order to vote. They say it is discriminatory. How can anything which is for every person be discriminatory? I know, it discriminates against fraudulent voters. Rasmussen Polls... Submitted 39 days 1 hour ago.

Why the GOP Always Nominates Moderates for President - - Terry Mitchell
Ever wondered why the Republican Party, which is supposedly very conservative, always seems to nominate moderates for president? Well, there is a reason for this, even though that same party generally nominates staunch conservatives for other elective offices, such mayors, state legislators... Submitted 51 days 23 hours ago.