Trevor Hayes

Political analyst and graduate of Cal State Monterey Bay with a focus on international relations and economics. Writes on how new media platforms shape the political conversation.

Paul Ryan Says Obama Intentionally Keeping Gas Prices High

Photo Credit Jeff Daniels It's no secret that the price of gas has been steadily rising over the last four years on a nationwide. This simple fact has

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 25, 2012

Paul Ryan Says Obama Intentionally Keeping Gas Prices High

Are We Better Off Now Than We Were Four Years Ago?

Credit: mittromney.com "Are we better off now than we were four years ago?" This question has become somewhat of a negative mantra for Romney campaign strategists. They

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 17, 2012

Are We Better Off Now Than We Were Four Years Ago?

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein: Third Party Budget Plans

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein have both put forward government reforms as part of their platforms and, for both candidates, their visions are a stark contrast to what the Democrats

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 11, 2012

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein: Third Party Budget Plans

For Virgil Goode, Ballot Access Proves Challenging

(Photo credit David P.) For former congressman Virgil Goode, ballot access in the upcoming presidential race has been a remarkable challenge. Among the international community, the United States has been

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 8, 2012

For Virgil Goode, Ballot Access Proves Challenging

Mitt Romney Job Creation Plan Assumes Economy is Growing Now

Mitt Romney has recently made a pledge to the American people that during the first term of his presidency, he has a concrete job creation plan that will produce 12

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 6, 2012

Mitt Romney Job Creation Plan Assumes Economy is Growing Now

Economic Growth for the Next Four Years Optimistic on Jobs

Credit: sxc.hu At the end of August the Congressional Budget Office added its voice to a growing list of economic analysts who are predicting an up turn in economic

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 6, 2012

Economic Growth for the Next Four Years Optimistic on Jobs

A Comparison of Presidential Candidates' Budget Plans

Photo: nsba.biz A comparison of presidential candidates' budget plans is a surefire method of understanding their political priorities. A certain amount of compromise is necessary to pass a

By Trevor Hayes

/ August 28, 2012

A Comparison of Presidential Candidates' Budget Plans