The election is mostly over, except some congressional races, 4 gubernatorial races and the race for the Alaskan Senate seat, which are still undecided. What we already know is that the Democrats have lost tremendously across the board. At least 60 seats in the House of Representatives and six seats in the Senate were lost…
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Sestak – Bad idea, even worse outcome
Congressman Joe Sestak from Pennsylvania just defeated incumbent Arlen Specter in a tough primary. Shortly thereafter, rumors spread about a job offer from the White House. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel had an arrangement with former President Bill Clinton, who was supposed to offer Sestak a job in the administration in return for…
Will Rand Paul alienate Independents?
Rand Paul, son of Representative Ron Paul (R – TX), just won the Republican Primary for the Kentucky Senate seat. He embraces his father’s libertarian policies and as a political newcomer receives enormous support from the anti-incumbent movement. In addition to this, he also seems to become kind of a figurehead for the Tea Party.…