The 2010 elections have proven to be an historic year for third party and Independent politics in the United States, with record high numbers of third party and Independent candidates
Major schisms are forming within both major parties, and last night's election makes this all the more obvious. There will now be open warfare within both parties, as
The growing possibility that Republicans will make significant gains in Congress is a scenario that’s been replayed repeatedly throughout this campaign season. While enthusiasm may be historically high with
Last month, the cost of the wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq surpassed $1.1 trillion. The Iraq War hit $740 billion, and the Af-Pak wars surged past $360
Either this has been one of the strangest elections in recent history, or else having the Internet around has simply made it possible to nationally ruminate over the strange goings-
November’s ballot is dominated by celebrity propositions. Whether it’s Proposition 19, which legalizes marijuana in a limited fashion and yet still attracts massive support and opposition, or Proposition
Californians who are unable to obtain health insurance can now find relief as a result of federal health care reform. Last week, California’s Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)
The 2010 mid-term elections will be looked back upon as a wasted opportunity for the country. If you look past the partisan windbaggery and mindless demonization of the opposition,
Under California’s current election system, November 2 is when the state’s independent voters wield the most power – their votes decide the outcome of all statewide races. And, if
Billionaire investor and Obama campaign contributor, George Soros has thrown his weight behind Proposition 19, doling out $1 million to marijuana legalization advocates on Tuesday. The donation triples the Yes
Here's an interesting statistic: at the University of California, a journalism project called the California News Service performed an analysis of the past 10 U.S. Congressional elections
On the verge of voting day 2010, Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina remain locked in a closely contested race, with the candidates polling consistently within the margin of error. But,
