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The Fight for the Senate: Who Will Win Control?
The Fight for the Senate: Who Will Win Control?
The main talk of the 2014 election has been which political party will control the Senate after the votes have been counted. Democrats have been on defense throughout most of the country as President ...
The Politics of Terror and Finding a Way Back
The Politics of Terror and Finding a Way Back
Does ISIS pose a credible threat to the United States and its interests? And if so, what is the best way to manage that threat? If you had asked any politician in 2003, they most likely would have agr...
Republicans and Democrats Both Losing Battleground States
Republicans and Democrats Both Losing Battleground States
Abysmal congressional approval ratings have become the norm in our hyper-partisan political environment and government dysfunction is now cited as the most pressing issue facing our nation. Problem so...
McCain, Fellow Senators Grill Intelligence Officials on ISIS During Cybersecurity Hearing
McCain, Fellow Senators Grill Intelligence Officials on ISIS During Cybersecurity Hearing
Never let it be said that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz) doesn’t know how to make an entrance — or exit.The onetime Republican presidential candidate arrived late to a homeland security committee hearing o...
In Traditional Elections, Ballot Access Remains a Problem for Third Parties
In Traditional Elections, Ballot Access Remains a Problem for Third Parties
As IVN contributor AJ Signieri described in June, third parties in Illinois struggle to secure a place on the state’s general election ballots. If a party’s nominee for governor does not cross the 5 p...
IVN Daily Digest -- July 23, 2014
IVN Daily Digest -- July 23, 2014
1. The New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union sues New Hampshire secretary of state over restrictive ballot access laws."The law says third parties may not gather signatures to petition their way onto ba...
Eyes on the Prize: Rand Paul Expands Message Beyond GOP Ahead of 2016
Eyes on the Prize: Rand Paul Expands Message Beyond GOP Ahead of 2016
An adage of former president Richard Nixon was to run to the right in primaries and move to the center in the general election. One of the more-discussed potential 2016 presidential candidates, U.S. S...
Could New York Elect Its First Female Governor in 2014?
Could New York Elect Its First Female Governor in 2014?
With the 2016 presidential election still two years away, many commentators are already deeming Hillary Clinton the anointed Democratic candidate. Her biggest potential challenger appears to be Elizab...
Keystone May Be A Bigger Election Issue Than Some Realize
Keystone May Be A Bigger Election Issue Than Some Realize
It’s no secret that the Keystone issue is a political powder keg. Neither is it a secret that it’s a controversial topic pitting two traditional foes: environmentalists versus big oil. Very murky...
Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical
Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical
For the 46.5 million Americans living below the poverty line, 16 million of which are children, life has become a consistent struggle. This struggle does not simply begin and end with monetary concern...