Candidates clash in town hall debate
President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney emphasize policy differences in debate.
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Internet can divert from serious issues
The online reaction to the presidential debate highlights a distracting shift in voters’ focuses.
Campaign groups urge involvement
The groups will host panels, registration drives and a trip to Nevada closer to the election.
New economic reality doesn’t fit old molds
Democrats and Republicans alike must rethink the way they approach economic policymaking.
Social issues becoming more important in politics
Students say the economy should be the focus of the 2012 election and not religion.
Government must get back to foundation
Our founding fathers would be disappointed in the government’s overreaching responsibilities.
Incumbent Boxer wins Senate race
Experts said President Obama’s support for Barbara Boxer helped her campaign.
Hispanics will vote Democratic, poll finds
Democrats are still concerned if enough Hispanics will vote in November, despite party support.
State Democrats face formidable roadblocks
There are very few Californians who still approve of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — at least when it comes to politics. That’s why the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race has sparked such a wide range of responses. Some are excited, hoping for change; others indifferent, knowing that no single person could possibly undo the vast array of […]
New marriage proposal faces uphill battle
On Tuesday morning, three US congressmen held a press conference to announce the Respect for Marriage Act, a proposed law that would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act — which defines marriage as between a man and a woman. At the conference, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said that same-sex couples “have debunked the baseless […]