The current presidential election cycle has dominated headlines for well over a year already. Heading into the final months, the intensity of public scrutiny is only expected to increase. With the Republican and Democratic tickets all but formally set, the big question remains: what role will independents and third party candidates play this election?
Nearly 40% of voters now consider themselves politically independent, the highest ever in our country’s history. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters will have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.
IVN.us will be hosting the first ever, online presidential debate. Unlike debates in the past, the candidates and moderators will simultaneously participate from different states. IVN.us will utilize its website.
There seems to be little consensus on the future outcome of Thursday’s one-and-only vice presidential debate. The Ryan and Biden face off appears to have no player with a clear.
In a recent TV spot, Romney promises to crack down on China. Further research revealed Romney’s strong stance regarding US/Chinese relations.
Until now, Mitt Romney has largely avoided providing a hard line stance on the Middle East. His speech at VMI could define the candidates’ foreign policy.
The presidential candidates are out of touch with citizens, yet we often don’t stop to think, “Is this the best we can do? Is this all I have to choose from?”
Last week’s first presidential debate was heavy on rhetoric and short on facts, especially Romney’s claims about Medicare and tax breaks. As the ninety minute debate pressed on, it became increasingly obvious that Jim Lehrer had lost all control of the debate, as both candidates spoke over their time limits, interrupted the moderator as well as each other, and often simply brushed over the question.
Important open questions about Romney and climate change remain as his positions change on scientific issues like global warming and carbon taxes.
