By: Jared Finkel | 2010-04-04 | Politics Heading into this year's presidential election, one of the biggest questions on investors' minds is how each candidate could potentially influence their portfolios and affect overall financial health. Both Barrack Obama and John McCain generally adhere to the financial policies of their respective parties, which have historically contrasted starkly. The most obvious influence on investors will stem from the new administration's tax policy. read more
By: Kip Parent | 2010-04-04 | Politics It's almost over. The history-making, record-breaking, media driven, polarizing, seemingly endless campaign for 44th President of the United States will end in a matter of days. The Democratic and Republican candidates are set, save for a final round of stumping. Barring the unforeseen, the next leader of the free world will be Barack Obama, a Rational Mastermind, or John McCain, an Artisan Promoter. Artisan or Rational? The countdown continues. read more
By: Nathan Tabor | 2010-04-04 | Politics The election cycle of 2008 has been characterized by longshot candidates and miraculous comebacks. Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucus with virtually no money and a small operation Barack Obama has turned the dominant narrative of the Democratic race from "Hillary the inevitable" to "Hillary the vulnerable." And of course, one has to mention Ron Paul, the Texas congressman with libertarian leanings who raised over $6 million. read more
By: Cheryline Lawson | 2010-04-04 | Politics Who writes the speeches for Clinton and Obama? They give some very convincing speeches that sometimes, are filled with rhetoric and promises. Is their speech believable to the hearer? Is it just a formal way of looking presentable? How do these Presidential Candidates redeem themselves with a well-written speech when their presidential campaign is in trouble? Well, who really is in trouble right now? read more
By: Shawn Drewry | 2010-04-04 | Politics Who will be our next United States president? Clinton, McCain, or Obama? Who do you feel is best for the job? To be or not to be...... read more
By: Eric Schultz | 2010-04-04 | Politics I don't normally tell people where I stand as far as who will I be voting for but I must make this reference. It seems that whenever people are interviewing Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, that they both take on attitudes that are very different. read more
By: Tania Gabrielle | 2010-04-04 | Politics In the last weeks many people gave Hillary a chance. All I said was - just wait. Everything points to an Obama-McCain race to the White House. Here's why. read more
By: Dwayne Golden | 2010-04-04 | Politics Barack Obama and John McCain are two great candidates for the 2008 election, however there is only so much they can do for your economy. We know that they can influence the US economy, however when it comes to your economy, the ball is in your court. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-10-21 | News and society Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has been killed tragically in his hometown, Sirte, as the government forces overrun home town of Sirte. Muammar Gaddafi’s dead marks an end to the eight-month uprising in Libya. read more
By: Anthony Wayne | 2010-04-04 | Politics John McCain's campaign has failed to provide a text message solution. Barack Obama's campaign has done the best job in bringing its campaign to the mobile phone. read more
By: M. G. Matally | 2010-04-04 | Politics The wonder of the 2008 presidential contest between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain is that it is still a contest at all. Of course, we may tote the tired line that polls prior to the political parties' conventions mean little or nothing. But one can't help but wonder why this race is a contest at all. read more
By: Stephen Devore | 2010-04-04 | Politics The President of the United States appeared on a big screen at the Republican national convention and referred to Democrats as "The Angry Left". The left has more than the right to be angry, if fact it's hard to see why any American from the left right or center is not raving mad. read more
By: Emma A Johnson | 2010-04-04 | Politics Senator John McCain has successfully won the Republican Party's nomination for the Party's national convention in September for the upcoming presidential election. He clinched the nomination with projected wins in Ohio, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Texas increasing the gap between his closest rival. Senator McCain's wins in all four states ensures that he has the support of 1,191 delegates, the requisite number to secure his party's nomination. read more
By: John B. Phillips | 2010-04-04 | Politics Why is Huckabee staying in the race? Though it may seem to be hurting the Republican party, this prolonged campaign may actually help McCain in November. read more