Only two out of one hundred sitting US Senators are Independents. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters could have a significant impact on the 2012 elections. This section will follow the races for Senate seats that could be filled by independent-minded representatives.
South Carolina Senator Jim Demint’s departure from public office to head up The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, further signifies a reconstruction period for the Republican brand at large.
The legacy the 112th leaves is that of polarized division. It was a Congress that put partisan politics before solving the nation’s biggest problems.
Super PACs are unpopular with the majority of Americans, mainly due to poor oversight of disclosure and unlimited funding allowed.
Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye (D) passed away on Monday from respiratory complications, according to his office. He was the most senior member of the US Senate and the chamber’s president pro tempore.
Educational institutions adopt zero-tolerance policies and strong punishments in hopes of deterring or correcting disruptive student behavior. However, the school-to-prison pipeline phenomenon suggests that these punitive measures undermine academic performance.
While many people believe the front-runner is US Representative Tim Scott, there are a number of other names that may be considered for the appointment.
On Friday evening, the former Republican Governor of Florida jumped on his Twitter account and declared himself a new member of the Democratic Party.
