By: Site Booster | 2010-01-26 | Politics The unique and special rules of the Iranian electoral systems and Iranian constitution give interesting twists to the election of Iranian president. This article offers some insights into the fascinat read more
By: Zeinab Ghasemi Tari | 2010-04-04 | Politics "Israeli Lobby" is the most influential lobby of minority groups in the United States which tries to influence the American policy makers to provide its own benefit. One of the important areas of influence of Israeli lobbyist is U.S. presidential election. The purpose of this paper is to investigate this influence from two perspectives: Jews high percentage of turnout in elections esp. presidential elections, and Jews financial contributions for presidential campaigns. It is supposed that U.S. presidential candidates and presidents has to pay special interests before and after their election due to financial contributions they receive for their campaigns; on the other hand presidential candidates have to support the Israeli interests to benefit their voting power read more
By: Elaheh Jarrahi | 2010-04-04 | Politics The USA presidential election is conducted every 4 years in November. It uses a system of "first-past-the-post" or "winner-takes-all" which means the candidate who gets the majority of popular votes does not necessarily win; what is more important is getting the majority of electoral votes. read more
By: Zeinab Ghasemi Tari | 2010-04-04 | Politics The United States presidential election in 2004 was held between two presidential candidates John Kerry and George Walker Bush. George Bush gain both popular and electoral vote, though Bush's popular vote had a slim margin compared to that Kerry's. read more
By: Anthony W. Bills | 2011-05-24 | College Political elections are very paramount in the leadership selection of leaders to the various ranks of leadership in a country. The elected members to represent the people's views and need in the house of representation occupy a niche which is crucial in determination of services delivery to the public. read more
By: Site Booster | 2010-02-02 | Politics The Iranian Presidential elections have always been an event to watch. The elections are held by universal adult suffrage. The President can be voted for by all Iranian citizens above the age of 18. T read more
By: Rahman Mehraby | 2010-04-04 | International studies The Iranian Presidential elections have always been an event to watch. The elections are held by universal adult suffrage. The President can be voted for by all Iranian citizens above the age of 18. There can be numerous candidates for the elections, but all of them have to be approved by the Guardian Council. read more
By: Jerry Rodgers | 2011-06-13 | Investing Is an election year good for stocks? Well, let's look at some data. Keep in mind, it's only data – and as the old saying goes, past performance is no indication of future results. read more
By: Quincy Lee | 2010-04-04 | Politics It is 2008 and that means its Election Year. This is the 56th consecutive presidential election and a very peculiar one as the Democratic political party has elected the first woman to run for president, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, whom was former US First Lady. read more
By: Helen Fogarassy | 2010-04-04 | Politics The first debate of the 2008 US presidential election came on a Friday of an eventful week for the world. The high level segment of the United Nations General Assembly began on Tuesday in New York, the day the US economy and Wall Street were already in crisis. read more
By: Diem Judilla | 2010-04-04 | Politics As this US Presidential elections year is soon drawing to a close, an online authority on outsourcing and off-shoring catches up on the two presidential nominees directly via e-mail to gain insight on their thoughts regarding outsourcing, immigration and related issues. So far, the response has been a dull silence. read more
By: Fatemeh Azimzadeh | 2010-04-04 | Politics The importance of active civic participation is obvious for the future of a nation and a healthy democracy. In 2004 Presidential election, the republican candidate George Walker Bush won against John Kerry the democrat one. 50.8 percent of the voting ballots were devoted to Bush and 48.3 percent were devoted to Kerry. read more
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: Michael Lemieux | 2010-04-04 | Politics In an election year it is important to look at all the candidates and their views. In my opinion the gauge of a president is how well they will support their official oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. In that vein I have researched the positions of Constitution Party Candidated Chuck Baldwin, and present those findings to you. I will not presume to tell you how or whom to vote for, but only present what they espouse to believe and, where available, their voting record or public statements. read more
By: Helen Fogarassy | 2010-04-04 | Politics The first American revolution over 200 years ago was a revolt against unfairness. The 2008 presidential election has been turned into an equally vital revolution for the country. Taxpayers have no choice but to say no to four more years of policies that have forced them into bankrolling bankrupt financial institutions to the tune of a trillion dollars. To achieve that necessary revolution in 2008, racial bias is being confronted as the election nears. read more