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Photo: Gage Skidmore "The Conservative Case Against Mitt Romney" may seem like an odd title. Isn't making a conservative case against Mitt Romney the equivalent of squaring the circle? The foremost liability against Romney is his untrustworthiness. As the Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." It is out of this singular trait that flow many of the reasons conservatives should not support the former Massachusetts governor. Each of these liabilities

We will be live blogging from the University of San Diego during the Filner DeMaio debate on enhancing the quality of life in San Diego. The debate will begin at 7pm. Stay posted for updates throughout the event. Tweet questions to #walkbikemovelive 7:00pm Waiting for the debate to begin, the auditorium is full of 250+ people, Bob Filner and Carl DeMaio have not yet taken the stage. 7:07pm USD Director of Sustainability Michael Catanzaro introduces the debate. Catanzaro points out the leader

It’s no secret that the two presidential candidates disagree about energy and environmental issues. Romney is much more enthusiastic than Obama about expanding the use of fossil fuels.  Obama advocates action on climate change, which Romney opposes. A detailed comparison of Obama and Romney on energy and environment issues also reveals some other important facts. One key point of difference involves green jobs. Obama touts the economic benefits of renewable energy, while Romney dismisses the po

It’s no secret that the two presidential candidates disagree about energy and environmental issues. Romney is much more enthusiastic than Obama about expanding the use of fossil fuels.  Obama advocates action on climate change, which Romney opposes. A detailed comparison of Obama and Romney on energy and environment issues also reveals some other important facts. One key point of difference involves green jobs. Obama touts the economic benefits of renewable energy, while Romney dismisses the po

Depending on who you ask, political party conventions are massive infomercials or extremely important events. Though the cost and hoopla surrounding modern conventions may be over-the-top, without a doubt Republican and Democratic National Conventions have produced more than a few memorable moments throughout the decades. Since the first televised convention in 1940, Americans have become an audience to multiple days of sweeping addresses from each party's most powerful figures. From the rocky

With the 2012 presidential election still in campaign mode, it may seem premature to discuss the possibilities for 2016, but since it is also convention time, it is interesting to examine the biggest movers and shakers at the Republican and Democratic conventions. A lot can change during the next presidential term with the possibility of the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, comprehensive fiscal reform including altering the tax code, Middle-East conflicts, and countless other fac

Credit: dailybeast.com Election Update: And The Tax Return Saga Continues... Despite pleas from Democrats and even some Republicans, Mitt Romney continues to keep his tax returns under covers, arguing that his critics will "distort the information and use it against him." Romney, who is estimated to be worth at least $250 million, paid a federal tax rate of 13.9% on his $20+ million income in 2010. As most of this income came from investments, his tax rate was lower than an earned rate, drawin

(Columbia Daily Tribune / Don Shrubshell) Among the more closely watched US Senate races this year will be in Missouri. First-term incumbent, Democrat Claire McCaskill narrowly won her first term in 2006 and faces no intraparty challenger in 2012. In Washington, McCaskill has supported two of the more controversial bills of the Obama administration, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act, known respectively as the "stimulus" and "Ob

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released today gives new insight into employment numbers, state by state, for the month of June. Compared to the month before, unemployment has increased in 27 states. Meanwhile, 11 states, as well as the District of Columbia, reported a decrease in unemployment in June compared to May. 12 other states reported no change. Looking more long-term, 47 states have reported a decrease in unemployment rates when compared to a year ago. The report is bad news for New Yo

July 4th, 2012 marks the United States’ 236th birthday. Although still a relatively young nation, the U.S. has transformed into an influential world power with a large and diverse population. The implementations of Decennial Censuses were included into the Constitution to acquire the enumeration of the American people every ten years, to be used for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives among the states. They also have proven to be a great way to mark the constant changing U.S.