Articles by Sam Humphrey

Credit: Fishmanforcongress.com Dan Fishman, the Libertarian candidate for Massachusetts’ 6th District seat in U.S. House of Representatives, has made a striking entrance into a tight race, says the Newburyport Daily News. Fishman has his opponents, John Tierney (incumbent, D) and Richard Tisei (R), worried that he could steal votes from their bases. Tierney’s and Tisei’s campaign managers released statements regarding Fishman earlier last week; both said they respect his positions and are excit...

Credit: wggb.com As the November presidential election draws closer, Americans seem trapped between two choices for president, each belonging to increasingly polarized parties. While Obama and Romney may differ radically over policy and ideology, both men are locked in a struggle to win the votes of independents and moderates. And while their (often) factually-challenged personal attacks and punch lines may rile up their respective party members, their rhetoric may do little to win over indepen...