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Voters Say Let Barr and Nader in on the Debates

For as long as I can remember, and that is a long time, the Presidential debates have been between the candidates of the two major parties. Third party candidates and independents have wanted to be included, but the Democrats and Republicans have seen... (more...)

Posted on Aug 18 2008 | 5 comments | Written by irishr

The $100,000 John Edwards Question

Everyone is talking about John Edwards, his girl friend, and is her baby his or not. While this does reflect on his ability to lead, and has probably knocked him completely out of the vice presidential race as well as any other office, there is a more... (more...)

Posted on Aug 17 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

Todays Polls: Maybe Good News for McCain

There is mixed news for both candidates in the Presidential polls from August 7th. There is some good news for McCain in the fact that one of the states that is almost in the Obama column may be sliding back a bit to becoming a swing state. Obama has... (more...)

Posted on Aug 10 2008 | 4 comments | Written by irishr

A Look at the Election State by State by State

From here on in, it will be important to keep track of the Presidential race state by state and watch the Electoral College total. Right now, there is a big discrepancy between the popular vote and the Electoral College total. Taking a look at the Electoral... (more...)

Posted on Aug 8 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

Oregon and Wisconsin - Two States Up For Grabs

Oregon and Wisconsin are two states that are being watched very closely. Both are pretty much up for grabs in the election and a loss of either of them could be a big blow to the McCain campaign, more so than Obama’s. (more…) Popularity: 7% [?] Read More →

Posted on Aug 7 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

McCain Gets Big Welcome in South Dakota

John McCain got a big welcome at one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in South Dakota, a state that he has a good chance to win in November. (more…) Popularity: 6% [?] Read More →

Posted on Aug 6 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

Are we Headed for Another Cuban Crisis?

Forty six years ago, in 1962, the world was brought to the brink of another world war. The Cuban Missile Crisis played out on televison sets around the world as millions waited to see if the Soviet Union could be forced to withdraw missiles, that they... (more...)

Posted on Aug 4 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

The Number of Democrats is Declining, but Republicans Stay the Same

A new poll from Rasmussen Reports supports some things I have been saying of for the past couple of months now. First, the Clinton supporters are not all falling in line behind Barack Obama and second, there are a lot of third party and independent voters... (more...)

Posted on Aug 4 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

Five States That Could Decided the Balance of Power in the Senate

With all the attention the Presidential race is getting, we seem to have forgotten that the entire House of Representatives as well as one third of the Senate are also up for re election. And as far as the Senate goes, the latest polls show that the... (more...)

Posted on Aug 3 2008 | 1 comment | Written by irishr

Ron Paul - More and More Independent

Ron Paul is continuing to be a thorn in John McCain’s side, even months after he suspended his run for the White House. As we have said before, he continues to get a great deal of support - up to 25% in some polls and that number of voters, mostly... (more...)

Posted on Aug 3 2008 | 20 comments | Written by irishr

Experts Use Economy to Predict Next President

We have said over and over again just how important the issue of the economy was going to be in the Presidential election. More important than the war, more important than immigration. And the latest surveys are proving this to be right on target. As... (more...)

Posted on Aug 3 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

The US is Full of Wind

It seems like governments, both large and small are starting to take the jump into alternative energy sources. First there was the small town of Rock Port, Missouri and now Dallas Texas that are taking advantage of the wind. (more…) Popularity:... (more...)

Posted on Jul 19 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

McCain Needs to Perform a Delicate Balancing Act

Back in the beginning of July, Gallup released a poll that showed a majority of Americans feel that if elected, John McCain will follow the policies of the Bush administration, going as far as to say that a McCain administration would in effect be a third... (more...)

Posted on Jul 11 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

Iran Threatens Unlimited Oil Prices

This enforces the fact that we must become free from the need for oil. Iran has stated that there will be unlimited oil prices in our future if there is an attack against Iran and I suppose that means by any country. (more…) Popularity: 18% [?] Read More →

Posted on Jul 11 2008 | 2 comments | Written by irishr

National Rifle Association Has Big Boost in Popularity.

The NRA seems to have risen in popularity after the Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment. But does this mean that they have political clout? Not according to the latest poll from Rasmussen Reports. (more…) Popularity: 24% [?] Read More →

Posted on Jul 8 2008 | 8 comments | Written by irishr
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