The election indicated that the United States is much more progressive than it thinks.
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Obama must emphasize Latino voters’ interests
The president owes Latinos action for their overwhelming support in the election.
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What made the difference between a second term for President Barack Obama and a first term for Mitt Romney? Ninety-three percent of black voters, 71 percent of Hispanic voters, 73 percent of Asian voters, 55 percent of women voters, 63 percent of voters earning a family income under $30,000 and 60 percent of voters ages [...]
Read the rest of this article »Media must avoid sensationalism
As news outlets started calling the election for President Barack Obama on Tuesday night, I couldn’t help feeling like we could have called it a long time ago. Even if Republican Mitt Romney hadn’t had such a clumsy campaign, it’s become increasingly rare for an incumbent president to lose, especially an unchallenged one. And Obama [...]
Read the rest of this article »Election results indicate a need for national unity
The next four years are about transformative change and moving forward together.
Read the rest of this article »Members of the USC community cast their ballots Tuesday at on-campus polling stations, voting in state and national elections. Photos by Austin Vogel.
Read the rest of this article »Campaigns shed light on political, media failures
A $6 billion campaign filled with gaffes distracted from real issues and real democracy.
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The outcome of the presidential election not only decides the new leader of the country, but also the course of events for the next four years. Each time a new president steps into office, they assume responsibility for decisions that could affect the country far beyond their term. By opening an American history textbook, citizens [...]
Read the rest of this article »Point/Counterpoint: Hurricane Sandy and Election 2012
Elena Kadvany: Point In 1972, the political term “October surprise” was coined. Twelve days before the presidential election between former president Richard Nixon and then-Sen. George McGovern, then-National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger announced that “peace was at hand” in Vietnam, changing the game on a crucial election issue that might have swayed many voters’ decisions [...]
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