FIRST-PERSON: CONTENT PRODUCERS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Here are reports from Content Producers covering politics and the election. Included here are observations from events past and present. If you want to contribute, submit your story through the news template or check calls in your My Account tab.
This November, voters in Arkansas will be able to decide if there will be a state lottery in Arkansas future. Currently, only 8 states in the US are without a lottery.
By Lynda Altman | Published 10/14/2008
Barack Obama has been gaining ground nationally, and he is doing so in the Buckeye state as well. Even with this national lead it is highly likely that the Buckeye state will be very close on election night.
By Aaron Smith | Published 10/14/2008
North Carolina presidential polls are showing a battleground in North Carolina for the Republicans and Democrats.
By Jannie Miller | Published 10/14/2008
With Virginia being so hotly contested this election, it was apparent that the McCain-Palin ticket knows just how pivotal it is to keep the Old Dominion a red state this year.
By Carly Hart | Published 10/14/2008
The signs at Sarah Palin's Sunday afternoon rally read "Country First" for good reason. She came to rural Ohio to look "country," act "country," and be "country" so that she might win the country on November 4.
By Bethany Davis | Published 10/13/2008
Rep. Tim Mahoney has agreed to pay a $121,000 settlement to an ex-mistress.
By Tina Molly Lang | Published 10/13/2008
In a stirring 20-minute speech supporting the Obama election campaign, Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, floored the awestruck crowd with a speech that left most people dazzled, smiling, and giddy.
By Tommyhayu | Published 10/13/2008
John McCain and Sarah Palin visited Virginia Beach on Monday, adding more negativity to fuel their base. They offered nothing to sway borderline Democrats and independents.
By Kendrick Jackson | Published 10/13/2008
I was kidding with my girlfriend Kelly on the way to this event. "Maybe we'll be there for a live Biden gaffe!" Don't get me wrong, I love Biden, going back to the presidential debates.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 10/13/2008
Barack Obama and Joe Biden rallied in front of the Detroit Public Library today. In a state with higher than national average unemployment, they brought down the house with a strong speech.
By Chene Chaning | Published 9/29/2008
Former Governor Angus King spoke and answered questions about energy costs, the presidential election, and the proposed financial bailout. He warned that some Mainers might have to choose between food and heating fuel.
By Z. Perry | Published 9/25/2008
As announced NBC's Today Show broadcast their Wednesday morning show from the colonial capitol of Williamsburg, Virginia.
By Clark Richards | Published 9/24/2008
On Sunday, September 21, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in Charlotte, North Carolina, under a Carolina blue sky.
By Cheryl Williams | Published 9/22/2008
My impromptu visit to the RNC in St. Paul was anti-climatic. I could have gone to Minneapolis to see Ron Paul and Jesse Ventura at the Target Center, but didn't want to spend $17.76 for a ticket.
By Tracy McCoy | Published 9/3/2008
Presidential polls are the best way to get a feel for how people will vote. Polls are never completely accurate, but sometimes they are so inaccurate as to raise suspicion.
By Joshua Fallaw | Published 9/3/2008
A stop "On the Road to Change" Presidential campaign tour. Obama and Biden rally brings thousands to Columbus surburb.
By T. Lynn Amanti | Published 9/2/2008
The approach of Hurricane Gustav not only threatens the inhabitants of Louisiana, but stands as an unwelcome reminder of many of the failures of the government under Bush to respond to the tragedy that was Hurricane Katrina.
By Billy Kirk | Published 8/31/2008
Saba Kennedy-Washington is a writer, blogger, promotional marketing/sales professional and entrepreneur.
By Gary "The G-Man" Toms | Published 8/30/2008
In Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, I listened along with 15,000 other Republicans as John McCain surprisingly announced that Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, was to be his vice presidential running mate.
By Mary Zeiher | Published 8/30/2008
A look back at the Democratic convention reveals that the Democrats put on a good, if not great show. Bizarre events and undemocratic precedents make for a troubling legacy
By Richard Blake | Published 8/30/2008
My experience in Denver, CO with the Democratic National Convention was not exactly historical, but the whole event was. Barack Obama came to the Rockies for his acceptance speech. I will finally love my president.
By Ascoot | Published 8/29/2008
Congratulations. You've just made the first step toward becoming an active participant in our nation's democracy by clicking my article. Your next step is to visit Senator Obama's official campaign website to sign up as a volunteer.
By AC_Melissa | Published 8/29/2008
In the background of the Denver DNC, small-scale police actions are ocurring, with the latest reported at the activists' Convergence Center.
By Dave Maddox | Published 8/27/2008
Well-organized protesters met in Denver's Cuernavaca Park to pass out leaflets (and free tickets to a show by "Rage Against the Machine"), lobby for the legalization of marijuana, protest the war and inform the public. A scale model of a Guantanamo Bay cell was on display.
By Connie Wilson | Published 8/25/2008
I cannot blame the Secret Service for requiring the closure of Interstate 25.
By Tom Treloar | Published 8/25/2008
Here is a collection of DNC stories, videos and photo slide shows from Content Producers and delegates covering the 2008 Denver convention for Associated Content.
By AC Tim | Published 8/24/2008
Modern political art exhibit opens with Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Ray Noland and others on hand
By AC Luke | Published 8/24/2008
Why does Florida have so many issues when it comes to political elections?
By Peter Stone | Published 8/22/2008
As this reality show parody of an election drags on and McCain and Obama debate different uses for the military and whether or not to inflate your radials, folks out here in the City of Angels are likely curious as to how the next presidency will affect them.
By James Dutcher | Published 8/13/2008
Former Governor of Virginia and current candidate for the Senate seat of the retiring GOP Virginian Senator John Warner, Mark Warner has been chosen to be keynote speaker for the Democratic National Convention.
By Mark Whittington | Published 8/13/2008
When you are born and bred a Republican, you usually vote that way for your entire life. I am choosing to support Barack Obama. Why?
By Rose Richmond | Published 8/12/2008
Gathering their collective breaths, Romulus, Michigan, residents now turn to 2008 elections for hope that the economic decline of the state of Michigan can be resolved.
By Greg Wendland | Published 8/11/2008
An initiative recently certified for the November ballot, the Protect Our Homes Act, would amend the state Constitution to ban real estate transfer taxes.
By Bennett Kalafut | Published 8/11/2008
From the San Francisco Bay to the heart of the Silicon Valley, many residents are dissatisfied with the political status quo and are demanding major changes.
By Soheil Rezaee | Published 8/11/2008
We need to do something in order to create jobs in the auto industry, to boost sales of new vehicles to consumers, and to improve the local economy by getting local people employed again.
By AJ Gray | Published 8/11/2008
Peter DeFazio, U.S. Representative of the Fourth Congressional District in Oregon, is once again running for office. For those of us here in the 4th District, Mr. DeFazio is known for being the "People's Representative."
By Kathi Downs | Published 8/11/2008
An analysis of issues relating to Tucson's downtown redevelopment efforts.
By Mickey Jackson | Published 8/11/2008
A brief look at Atlanta's traffic plans to help voters understand the options for easing congestion.
By David Jones | Published 8/10/2008
Ohio looks to have casinos on the ballot for the third time in November of 2008.
By David Howard | Published 8/7/2008
Those of us who live in the neighborhoods near the XCEL Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, are both curious and apprehensive about the impact of the upcoming Republican National convention.
By Judith Ramsey | Published 8/6/2008
The fight is once again brewing between the incumbent Republican, Dave Reichert, and the Democrat, Darcy Burner, in Washington state's eighth district.
By Charlene S Noto | Published 7/18/2008
Eastern Nebraska is having a busy week. This week, Sen. John McCain has been campaigning in our Nebraska communities. Sen. Barack Obama's camp is being heard from as well.
By Glenda K. Fralin | Published 7/17/2008
There has been more controversy surrounding the allies of Barack Obama and John McCain than around the candidates themselves. How will the actions of Jesse Jackson, Jeremiah Wright, George Bush, and Jim Gibbons affect the presidential race?
By Michele McDonough | Published 7/12/2008
Seeing John McCain in person is a reminder of why "all politics is local," as the late House Speaker Tip O'Neill once said. Today's Town Hall in Denver was a chance to get a good feel of who the candidate is.
By Dave Maddox | Published 7/8/2008
In an election year when the economy is on the fore front of everyone's mind, Florida must stand out and make a choice for itself.
By Nova Rose | Published 7/5/2008
Transportation funding has become an increasingly hot topic in Virginia over the past several years. In 2007, Governor Tim Kaine created Abuser Fees, which were surcharges inflicted on top of fines for traffic violations.
By Rebecca R | Published 7/3/2008
A group of financial service providers called Arizonans for Financial Reform filed signatures last week with the Arizona Secretary of State's office to put a statutory initiative, the Payday Loan Reform Act, on the ballot.
By Bennett Kalafut | Published 6/30/2008
For years Iowa has been a classic presidential battleground state. In 2000 Al Gore won Iowa's 7 electoral votes by a margin of 0.31 percent-a meager 4,144 votes out of the total 1,315,563 votes cast.
By E. Blomberg | Published 6/27/2008
Although the Mississippi primary showed Barack Obama ahead of Hillary Clinton 61 to 31 percent, recent research polls show John McCain has a strong lead over Obama.
By AllisonBeat | Published 6/26/2008
Floridians must decide if the risks of environmental damage outweigh the potential benefits of increased drilling off the Florida coast.
By Justin White | Published 6/26/2008
Race will be coming to the forefront of the Virginian vote for the 2008 Presidential election.
By Ken Cleaver | Published 6/26/2008
In the state of Ohio there is an issue that could help Barack Obama carry the state in the fall. That issue, supporting by Democrats, is the Sick-Days Act that would help workers in small companies be guaranteed a minimal number of paid sick days.
By Mary Zeiher | Published 6/23/2008
High gas prices are taking their toll on the market everywhere, but they are especially devastating to cities like Reno whose economy is based largely on travel and tourism.
By Michele McDonough | Published 6/20/2008
Indiana's shaky economy has lead residents to turn their votes to the liberal side. Promises of better incentives and a more stable economy mixed with McCains inexperience calls for Indiana to be a battleground this fall.
By Gregg Wong | Published 6/19/2008
Colorado for Equal Rights is asking voters to support an amendment to the State Constitution defining "personhood" as beginning at the moment of conception. This is definitely a "hot button" campaign issue for the local 2008 election.
By Dan Mage | Published 6/17/2008
No Democrat has won the state of Texas during a Presidential race since Jimmy Carter in 1976. Current polling data indicates that 2008 should be no different. John McCain leads Barack Obama by about 13 to 16 points in the most current matchups.
By Mark Whittington | Published 6/16/2008
Senator John McCain came to Burlington County College in Pemberton, New Jersey to talk politics with NJ residents. He allowed the 2,000 audience members to express their views freely.
By Heather Dekin | Published 6/14/2008
The competition to gain the five electoral votes of Nevada has been very tight during the past four presidential elections, and the current race appears to be shaping up the same way.
By Michele McDonough | Published 6/12/2008
Now that Hillary Clinton has conceded the Democratic primary race to Barack Obama, attention on the campaign trail shifts to trying to predict the outcome of the presidential election between the junior senator from Illinois and John McCain.
By Jen | Published 6/11/2008
Although he lost the California Primary Election in February, Barack Obama is heavily favored to win California in November.
By Nneka | Published 6/11/2008
Barack Obama and his 'Change That Works For You' tour kicked off at the Expo Center located in the Fairgrounds of Raleigh, North Carolina. There Barack introduces some of his ideas for economic change.
By Lori Lane | Published 6/10/2008
Polling data suggests Barack Obama will win in California in November, but Republicans have some hope.
By Steven Fujita | Published 6/10/2008
With food inflation increasing at rapid rates, food banks in the Lehigh Valley are having trouble keeping up. On top of that, there are no programs to help the middle-class. The presidential candidate who can solve this problem may just win this area.
By Billy Obenauer | Published 6/10/2008
After making it illegal to drive with your dog on your lap, another California lawmaker - Jack Scott - has set the crosshairs of his lawmaking sight and pen on helium filled metallic foil balloons.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 6/7/2008
In Michigan government, petitions for statewide public referendums are becoming more prevalant. A pair of efforts based in Saginaw would drastically alter state government, but organizes need hundreds of thousands of signatures.
By Michael Thompson | Published 6/6/2008
Missoula's volunteer Democrats were out in force this past week trying to wrangle support for their respective candidates in anticipation of the primary election.
By Elizabeth Morey | Published 6/2/2008
Instead of paying her mortgages, Ms. Richardson was taking money out of her real estate in order to fund her congressional campaigns. Yet Ms. Richardson has not just walked away from obligations to her mortgage bankers but also from expenses incurred with local vendors
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 6/1/2008
November 2008 will see legalizing doctor assisted suicide on the voters block once again. The initiative incorporates several safeguards against abuse and is a well thought out as well as compassionate measure.
By Matthew Prosa | Published 6/1/2008
In mid 2007, Allegheny County chief executive Dan Onorato was faced with a dilemma. In the county budget, the Port Authority of Allegheny County faced a $30 million dollar deficit.
By Robert Pote | Published 6/1/2008
In North Carolina, one of the biggest campaign issues has to do with the increase of gangs in North Carolina, especially in the urban areas. The increase in gang activity contributes to other problems, driving up the crime rate.
By Cheryl Williams | Published 6/1/2008
Chicago's current hot campaign issue are the racially divisive remarks that have come from sermons at the Trinity United Church of Christ.
By Anne Reed | Published 5/31/2008
Wacky ballots are part of the voting process, and Jeff Peckman is making waves with his alien initiative. But there are wackier ballots than Peckman's out there.
By Andrea Francese | Published 5/29/2008
Still haunted by the discrepancies behind the electing of George W. Bush in 2000, can Floridians and the rest of the nation really trust the numbers coming out of the state?
By Elizabeth Eng | Published 5/29/2008
One hot-button issue in New Jersey politics is Gov. John Corzine's proposed elimination of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, a step to consolidate the government into a smaller operation and theoretically save the state taxpayers money.
By S. Harbold | Published 5/28/2008
Despite the rain and delays, Bill Clinton delivered a great speech for Hillary Clinton's campaign.
By Hendrix | Published 5/27/2008
Few discourses are as combative as local political advertising in the United States.
By Matthew Reed | Published 5/26/2008
Sen. Chuck Schumer is going to be the grand marshal in our local parade and then hold a town meeting. This is what I plan to bring up.
By Tammi Way | Published 5/25/2008
The distinguished Col. Jay M. Parker, an advisor to the Iraq Study Group, visited Helena, Montana, to discuss his reasons for supporting Sen. Barack Obama for President.
By Ms Read Dorrit | Published 5/24/2008
Four school districts within commuting distance to New York City are experiencing spiking growth and exploding budgets. Taxpayers are not happy.
By Anthony Ventre | Published 5/24/2008
Nebraska, as well as other states, have been targeted for a ban on affirmative action. The money and paid petition workers are coming from outside of Nebraska
By Cath Haftings | Published 5/21/2008
Oregon is the only state in America that is completely vote-by-mail, so many of us did it days ago. It's a great way to vote, as long as you trust your state leaders.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/20/2008
A report on Hillary Clinton's campaign rally at Western Kentucky University's South Lawn two days before the Kentucky primary. Still undecided? This should help.
By Pennman | Published 5/19/2008
I had the privilege of being part of the huge crowd that got to hear Barack Obama at Portland's Waterfront Park Sunday. It was a truly memorable and inspiring event.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/19/2008
A review of what happened when Bll Clinton Campaigned for Senator Hillary Clinton in Oregon
By Abbitha | Published 5/19/2008
The high standard of living that many of Massachusetts' residents now enjoy is in jeopardy of pricing long-time residents out because of the mandatory health care laws and broader economic troubles.
By JR Moreau | Published 5/15/2008
Since Al Gore made it popular for politicians to endorse and promote environmental issues, they're all doing it. In fact, environmentalism hasn't been been such a hot topic since Theodore Roosevelt set up the National Parks system.
By Saul Relative | Published 5/14/2008
I voted Tuesday in the West Virginia Democratic Primary. Was deciding to vote for Clinton or Obama the hardest part? No the hardest part was finding where to vote?
By Mike Spain | Published 5/14/2008
Clinton's tremendous victory has positioned her very well to be Obama's running mate.
By Lami Eyer | Published 5/13/2008
Once again, the race is all but said and done, and West Virginians feel like one of the unpopular kids who did not get an invitation to the party.
By Illya Harrell | Published 5/12/2008
After seeing McCain and the entire Clinton family visit Kentucky voters are anxious to have Obama in the state.
By Paul McGrady | Published 5/9/2008
There are probably more than 5 reasons why Hillary should give up the ghost. Five is easy. So here we go.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 5/8/2008
Tuesday was the primary vote in North Carolina. It usually doesn't matter what we vote in terms of presidential elections. For once, though, it did. People came out, it was reported, in hoards to vote.
By Mick | Published 5/7/2008
My personal experience as a voter in the Indiana Primary Election for Obama and Clinton highlighted the problems with required photo identification.
By Jan Corn | Published 5/6/2008
My account of the voting process in Greensboro, North Carolina. I can only assume more people showed up later...
By Ali Canary | Published 5/6/2008
My reaction to voting in the North Carolina primary for the first time.
By Brian Joura | Published 5/6/2008
First-hand account of early voting in the Indiana Primary in Lafayette, IN.
By Shae Weiss | Published 5/6/2008
The plan for the rising gas prices for each of the three presidential candidates, respectively, is outlined here as well as the personal reflection of the effect these plans will have on a college student in North Carolina
By Kelly Freeman | Published 5/2/2008
A quick perusal of today's media outlets will make your head spin: Barack Obama's got problems. Either he threw the Reverend Wright under the bus, or he's not doing enough to distance himself.
By Victoria Rubin | Published 4/30/2008
In desperate effort to overcome a huge gap in statewide polls Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton cover North Carolina, promoting Hillary for President.
By Willoughby | Published 4/29/2008
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center hosted a National Health Care debate between Democratic and Republican Congressional members.
By Hospitals & Asylums | Published 4/29/2008
Barack Obama is the only true change candidate in this race.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 4/28/2008
Illinois Senator Barack Obama Rejected Hillary Clinton's Proposal for an un-moderated debate on the grounds that there have been enough debates
By JON C. HOPWOOD | Published 4/27/2008
I considered running for President as a write-in candidate. But my family was opposed to the idea, so I am not running. But were I to run, this is how I would fix America. McCain, Obama and Clinton are lucky I am not running. They'd be in for it, eh?!
By Charles B Reynolds | Published 4/26/2008
With much fanfare, the government is releasing checks from the stimulus package next week, and the big question is what impact will be felt in the flagging economy.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 4/25/2008
During his trip to Greenville, North Carolina, I had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Senator Barack Obama.
By Manny Calavera | Published 4/24/2008
The day started with my girlfriend Kelly being told at the voting precinct she couldn't wear her "Obama" button. She was wearing her "Got Obama" t-shirt as well, and told them plainly she would not be removing that.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 4/22/2008
When I got up early today to vote in Pennsylvania, I smiled to myself about that old joking reference to corruption in politics: "Vote early, and vote often," the saying went.
By Anthony Ventre | Published 4/22/2008
In what can only be described alternately as lunacy or absurdity, the Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Police Chief, and the Los Angeles City Council are virtually unanimous in their opposition to changing one letter in Special Order 40.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/21/2008
Indiana's vote lies ahead. Twenty-five per cent of Indiana voters are in the Chicago media mart.
By Connie Wilson | Published 4/21/2008
Abortion is a topic that can cause quite a stir in political circles, but some states have already adopted legislation to accommodate their views on this sensitive subject. Oklahoma is one of them.
By Robert Cole | Published 4/21/2008
It is now Indiana's turn to be the 6th or 7th state to "end" the Democratic race.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 4/21/2008
Clearly Hillary Clinton did what she had to do to survive and fight on.
By Mark Whittington | Published 4/21/2008
When I stood eye-to-eye with Barack Obama, he shook my hand and I said, "Mr. President." I figured, why wait? He better get used to it now.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 4/21/2008
It seems that last week's Democratic debate at the Constitution Center in Pennsylvania has spurred a new discussion about the United States economy.
By G. Jayashanker | Published 4/21/2008
Hillary Clinton made four campaign stops Sunday, two days before the Pennsylvania primary on April 22.
By Anthony Ventre | Published 4/21/2008
The stereotypical family of four (where the parents happen to have beliefs to the left of Dennis Kucinich --- minus the crazy ones) gets involved in helping Obama take Pennsylvania.
By Ideas Man, Ph.D. | Published 4/20/2008
Context and reporting from Obama's "Whistle-Stop" visit to Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, as seen through the eyes of a three year old girl and her father.
By Ideas Man, Ph.D. | Published 4/20/2008
Colorado's version of the 50-state national event for Barack Obama's Presidential candidacy was extremely low key, but made some good impressions anyway.
By Dave Maddox | Published 4/20/2008
This is my first-person experience at the National Obama Rally that took place in Denver, Colorado.
By Sierra Koester | Published 4/20/2008
As a student at East Carolina University, I had the opportunity to see the current presidential candidate Barack Obama right here in my backyard.
By JW Price | Published 4/19/2008
At 5 p.m. Monday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa delivered his annual State of the City Address. The news was not good and for a man who has ambitions for higher office and is rubbing elbows with Hillary Clinton.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/14/2008
Using deceptive language to trick voters into banning affirmative action, the state-by-state Civil Rights Initiative campaign increases discrimination, instead of eliminating it. Voters in Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Arizona, and Oklahoma are on the 2008 agenda.
By AE Blackwell | Published 4/14/2008
On Sunday, April 13, 2008, Messiah College hosted the Compassion Forum, a discussion focused on faith and moral issues. Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama discussed personal views on issues ranging from abortion to climate control.
By Khara E. House | Published 4/14/2008
On April 13, I attended the Compassion Forum at Messiah College, complete with run-ins with big name media, the Secret Service, and, of course, the presidential candidates.
By Khara E. House | Published 4/14/2008
I wanted to share with you the last couple of days I had in Washington D.C. with Vets for Freedom, which included rallies with John McCain and a one-on-one meeting with President Bush.
By Wally Sparks | Published 4/10/2008
The regular Beverly City Council's Tuesday night meeting took place as planned on April 8. However, the Council agenda had been radically changed since the School Committee meeting of just one week ago.
By jwsbeverly | Published 4/9/2008
In Mississippi, the biggest political issue has to do with homosexuality. It comes up while at line in the grocery store or when I'm sitting at my desk at work. I hear about it on the television, and I receive mail about it in ads promoting different candidates.
By Amy Cox | Published 4/8/2008
Scott Cochrane, owner of several local bars on or near the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana, has been given a long leash in regards to underage drinking.
By DaGo | Published 4/7/2008
Barack Obama has a plethora of choices for vice president should he lock up the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination.
By JON C. HOPWOOD | Published 4/7/2008
Walter Moore, gadfly and persistent thorn in the sides of the L.A. City Council, is thinking of taking on former MEChA member and current Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in 2009 and making a run for office.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/4/2008
When considering each candidate's strengths, weaknesses and how he or she could help Obama in November against John McCain, there are five top candidates that clearly stand out and at which Mr. Obama might want to take a closer look.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 4/4/2008
With Barack Obama's tour in Pennsylvania, I decided to hop a plane and make it there to follow around his bus and work my article that way. The trip was long but very interesting. So here I give you Barack Obama's bus tour of Pennsylvania.
By Victoria Erin | Published 4/3/2008
I remember clearly when Martin Luther King was assassinated. It took time to realize the full impact of Robert Kennedy's visit to Indianapolis and his pivotal speech after King's death.
By Jan Corn | Published 4/3/2008
Dr. King's memory is not just for people of color. Here are the memories of a young, white elementary student at Cumberland Elementary in Lansing, Michigan. It was a tragic time for America.
By Kim Hagen | Published 4/3/2008
Anymore, it feels like hardliners have taken over both major parties in America. Why should moderates support either of them?
By Mike Hatz | Published 4/1/2008
Have you seen any pigs flying lately? If so, it's probably because presidential candidates are actually visiting Indiana.
By Susan Braun | Published 3/30/2008
A capacity crowd of Greensboro citizens welcomed and enjoyed an enthusiastic by former President Clinton.
By Willoughby | Published 3/28/2008
On Thursday, the team held its first meeting dedicated to helping promote Barack Obama's candidacy in the Clarksville/Fort Campbell area.
By Money Man | Published 3/28/2008
Living in a small town, you don't usually get to meet many historical figures. We've had people "pause" at the airstrip here, make a five-minute speech, and jump back on their planes to go somewhere much more important than our little town.
By Laurel Moore | Published 3/27/2008
A new Gallup poll indicates 28% of Hillary Clinton's supporters would be "Democratic deserters" who'd vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination. Here's an explanation from one of them.
By B. Iris Tanner | Published 3/27/2008
Senator Hillary Clinton's possible win of the Democratic nomination is turning me Republican all over.
By Laurel Moore | Published 3/27/2008
Nearly 10 percent of Ohioans are on food stamps. How that will play a role this November?
By Brian Purse | Published 3/25/2008
You are now 18 years old and have become eligible to vote in the upcoming election. The question now is whom do you vote for.
By Bruce Bostwick | Published 3/23/2008
The two leading candidates in the presidential elections aren't worth 10 minutes of my time. So there's not much point voting, is there?
By Cassandra James | Published 3/21/2008
The Green Party always stood for unwavering ideals, and even though it had to sell out here and there to participate in politics as we know it, the exploitation of protestors has not been a charge anyone could have leveled against it.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 3/21/2008
I participated in a once in a lifetime experience by seeing Hillary Clinton up close.
By Amy Black | Published 3/20/2008
Here is an argument for why the Democratic nominees should forgo the cheese steak photo op for a day at Reading Terminal Market on their visit to Philadelphia.
By J. R. Walker | Published 3/19/2008
Barack Obama made a speech Tuesday in Philadelphia, where the founders made the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and sought to assuage concerns about his relationship with a fiery, hate mongering pastor, Jeremiah Wright.
By Mark Whittington | Published 3/18/2008
The sun did not rise on South Mississippi this morning as the polls opened. The rain, expected in much of the state, came down pretty heavy. There was no sun shining.
By S. A. Knight | Published 3/11/2008
Do you think Clinton and Obama should join forces and run together for a spot in the White House? Before you decide, consider first who'd make the best Vice President.
By Stephanie Modkins | Published 3/11/2008
On Friday, March 7, 2008, I witnessed political history by watching Hillary Clinton stump for caucus votes at Laramie County Community College, in Cheyenne, Wyoming!
By Roy A. Barnes | Published 3/8/2008
Chelsea Clinton's campaign for Hillary in Vermont was a less-than-stellar move on the Clinton's part.
By Leslie Haasch | Published 3/7/2008
With Rush Limbaugh orchestrating a conservative cross-over vote, how will Hillary Rodham Clinton fare in this latest midwest primary? A review of exit poll data is contained in this report. Final results at the end.
By Kim Hagen | Published 3/5/2008
I've lived through many presidential primaries in my life time, but this one was by far the most exciting and hyped up primary of my life
By Dustin Calkins | Published 3/4/2008
Town Meeting Day on March 4th in this state of just over half a million will be an interesting turnout.
By SpyWeb | Published 3/4/2008
Barack Obama held a rally in San Marcos, home of Texas State University, last week, and reached out to young voters.
By Ronda Lindsay | Published 3/4/2008
This video presents the beginning of the Barack It Out! Guest speakers were: Jim Hightower, Senator Kirk Watson and Congressman Lloyd Doggett . The Grassroots Campaign is alive with positive energy in Austin, Texas.
BARACK IT OUT!
Sunday, March 2nd
Jovita's - 1619 S 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
3:00 pm
BLOCK WALK
Help GOTV (Get Out The Vote) - go block-walking for Obama.
It's easy, it's important, it's fun!
Yes we can! ¡Si se puede!
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/BarackitOut or
send e-mail to barackitout@gmail.com
By vicsflick | Published 3/3/2008
If Mr. Obama doesn't think experience matters in this Presidential race then he's entitled to that opinion but I think he could have found a much better way to express that than simply saying he's being attacked and Clinton is using fear tactics.
By AC LAW | Published 3/3/2008
With the Ohio primaries right around the corner, the Democratic presidential candidates are throwing everything possible at voters.
By Zach Bauguess | Published 2/28/2008
Despite the weather conditions, hundreds of students from lining up outside the Fitfth Third Arena at the University of Cincinnati (UC), as early as 9 AM to hear democratic presidential campaign candidate Barack Obama's speech.
By Diana Hechavarria | Published 2/28/2008
The morning was very cold, with a rain and snow mixture falling down. Many people would be stalled with fear over just a little snow. Try telling that to the "Straight Talk Express."
By Savage Rob | Published 2/27/2008
The media is buzzing today with gossip touting Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the frontrunner to be John McCain's vice presidential running mate on the Republican ticket come November.
By Kelly Herdrich | Published 2/26/2008
The Democratic political rally in Austin, Texas, was an interesting rally, to say the least. There were even Republicans spouting their beliefs and yelling at Democratic passersby.
By Keith Mergard | Published 2/25/2008
The next president has a lot of work to do. Hillary Clinton knows how to make change. She believes in the rule of law, democracy and freedom. Take away tax subsidies for oil and fund green collar jobs. Invest in universal health care, education and our children.
By Hospitals & Asylums | Published 2/25/2008
Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's early voting rally in Fort Worth, Texas, was cut short by the death of a Dallas motorcycle cop who died in an accident in front of her motorcade.
By Terri Rimmer | Published 2/22/2008
John McCain has won over the state of Wisconsin, and I have experienced what he has to say, and I agree with all of those people.
By Idalia Benavides | Published 2/21/2008
The North Shore of Oahu was in full force tonight, representing the Democratic Party with the largest turnout the community has ever seen. Doors opened at the Haleiwa Elementary School, precinct 46, at 6 p.m. Hawaii time.
By Malama | Published 2/20/2008
A first time voter's experience at the North Shore voting location.
By Arvy Smith | Published 2/20/2008
Despite records amounts of snow fall throughout Wisconsin, candidates drew record audiences to hear their message. I attended events held by both the Obama and Clinton campaigns and briefly outline the experience.
By tasloi | Published 2/19/2008
Although I have not yet attended a Barrack Obama rally for president in person, I look forward to the opportunity soon.
By Stanley McWilliams | Published 2/18/2008
By leaving the race, Mitt Romney all but handed the Republican nomination to John McCain.
By Pen Porter | Published 2/14/2008
This is my crazy tale of what I went through to make sure to get my vote in for President for the Maryland Primary Elections on February 12.
By Christi Bowers | Published 2/12/2008
Maryland's 2008 Presidential Primary Election day has arrived and the polls have closed. The attendance appeared to be low at my local polling places for several reasons.
By Newshound | Published 2/12/2008
Ice storms impede voting and delay poll closings in Maryland. Reporting of primary results will be delayed.
By Carol Bengle Gilbert | Published 2/12/2008
On February 12, I attended the Republican presidential primary as well as other rallies and events in the Washington D.C. area.
By Dustin Calkins | Published 2/12/2008
Watching McCain for the second time in a day, I learned so much about him, his goals, and even about the people who follow him and support him. Read about my experience at the Richmond campaign rally.
By Idalia Benavides | Published 2/12/2008
I am not a Republican. I never have been, and I most likely never will be one; however, I like John McCain.
By Idalia Benavides | Published 2/12/2008
My mother, Joyce Halford, was a rarity at one Maine Democratic Presidential Caucus on Sunday, February 10th. She is a registered Republican.
By SFaloon | Published 2/11/2008
February 9 was my first chance ever to have the privilege of participating in a presidential caucus. The weeks leading up to the event passed in a frenzy.
By Maggie OLeary | Published 2/11/2008
Today started out like any winter day in the heart of Maine; cold, gray, and uneventful. However, the emotional atmosphere soon became anything but, as both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama showed up to rally patriotic spirits.
By Christopher Benamati | Published 2/10/2008
A look at what factors created Obama's win in Louisiana's Democratic Primary
By Nichole Nash | Published 2/10/2008
Louisiana is not a state highly engrossed in the nation of the United States, therefore one's vote is cast with minimal fanfare.
By Chadd De Las Casas | Published 2/10/2008
This is the account of my experience attending Hillary Clinton's rally at the University of Maine, which was open to the public and took place in the rec center.
By Christopher Benamati | Published 2/10/2008
First-person account of attending the Barack Obama rally at the Key Arena in Seattle
By Kimm Viebrock | Published 2/10/2008
AC Producer Chadd De Las Casas relates on following the Democratic Primary as Bill Clinton spoke at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
By Chadd De Las Casas | Published 2/10/2008
Texas congressman and Presidential candidate Ron Paul visited Liberty University Friday morning, speaking at the universities weekly convocation, the congressman received a surprising warm welcome
By James Kimmey | Published 2/9/2008
Readers of New York's Daily News slam Iowans after Iowa Senator Charles Grassley disses Rudy Giuliani; then Curtis Sliwa piles on.
By Connie Wilson | Published 2/7/2008
Like most Angelenos, it does not take me long to get caught up in the buzz from the talk radio airwaves and also online blogosphere.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 2/6/2008
Minneapolis caucuses were overflowing on Super Tuesday as voters lined up to decide who will become the next democratic nominee for president.
By Lucida Stevens | Published 2/6/2008
Barak Obama has won his home state of Illinois on Super Tuesday. I attended a college rally in support of the presidential campaigning.
By Chene Chaning | Published 2/6/2008
The result of the Super Tuesday seemed clear for the Republicans but not the Democrats as record number of turnouts queued up in polling stations around the state.
By Nneka | Published 2/6/2008
The day of the Kansas Democratic Caucus started with snow and ice for much of the state. Judging from the weather, the turn out did not look promising.
By Peggy Crippen | Published 2/6/2008
Conversation with typical voters at South Moline Township in Rock Island County, Illinois, about Super Tuesday voting
By Connie Wilson | Published 2/5/2008
Being a political junkie, I was looking forward to a hotly contested primary for the first time. I was disappointed.
By Amanda Cartwright | Published 2/5/2008
Since the time I turned 18, I have made it a point to vote whenever any sort of election was held.
By T. McSpadden | Published 2/5/2008
several rallies have taken place in Binghamton, NY leading up to the Super Tuesday primary to raise support among young voters
By Hard Worker | Published 2/5/2008
Presidential candidate and Texas congressmen Ron Paul visited Fargo today on a whirlwind tour the day before Super Tuesday caucuses and primaries. The congressman was scheduled for a one o'clock rally at NDSU's student union center but was slightly delayed by the weather.
By Tim Steuber | Published 2/5/2008
During a trip to Ground Zero on January 31, I captured this video of a startling campaign poster for Hillary Clinton plastered throughout the area . . .
By Robert Wheeler | Published 2/5/2008
Here are tips from a political activist on ways to get involved in the political process. Don't miss the fun on Super Tuesday.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 2/4/2008
Recap of a campaign appearance by Republican presidential candiate John McCain in Birmingham, Alabama. McCain talked about talked about fighting to win in Iraq, stimulating the American economy, and inspiring Americans "to serve causes greater than their own self-interest."
By Larry Powell | Published 2/3/2008
Bill Clinton gave a speech at the University of Denver on behalf of Hillary Clinton on January 30, 2008. This article details my experience at the rally, as well as the issues Bill Clinton spoke on.
By Sierra Koester | Published 1/31/2008
Change was in the cold air Wednesday morning at The University of Colorado's Magness Arena. Stepping off the light rail and immediately joining a frenzy to get into a line which rounded the block was an exhilarating experience for a first time voter.
By Freeman LaFleur | Published 1/31/2008
Analysis of Obama and the voters supporting him at Phoenix, Arizona political rally at the Veteran's Coliseum on January 30, 2008.
By Ana Martinez | Published 1/31/2008
Barack Obama is one of two Super Tuesday visitors to Denver today, the other being candidate Hillary Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton. His morning event was so well attended that overflow space and an outdoor field had to be put to use.
By Dave Maddox | Published 1/30/2008
Unlike past elections in Florida, voting in the Republican Presidential Primary yesterday went smoothly in Kissimmee.
By G. C. Welch | Published 1/30/2008
This is an article on the Florida Primary and support for Mitt Romney in Orlando.
By Rolando Cruz | Published 1/30/2008
McCain wins the Florida Republican primary, but does he win the support he needs?
By London Alexis | Published 1/29/2008
My first political event was this afternoon in Oakland! A close friend and I attended an event hosted in support of Barack Obama.
By Robert Lewis | Published 1/29/2008
The Florida Primary, viewed from the rear-view mirror of history, as it enters its death throes.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/29/2008
This past week the major GOP candidates have swept into my state. I live in Orlando, right in the middle of the I-4 corridor which is a major political battle ground for the state of Florida as well as the nation.
By DPrice | Published 1/28/2008
Some people are saying that Hillary Clinton's recent loss in South Carolina is due to the behavior of her husband Bill. What do I say? Yes! He is hurting her campaign and needs to fade into the back, so his wife can have a chance at becoming the first female president.
By Stephanie Modkins | Published 1/28/2008
An Independent voter's first hand view of the Democratic Primary in South Carolina.
By Charles B Reynolds | Published 1/27/2008
Clinton and Obama mix it up while Edwards makes nice in the Democratic debate in the Palmetto State (SC)
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/23/2008
The Republicans arrive in Florida to campaign; what concerns Orlando, Florida, residents?
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/23/2008
John Edwards is engaged in a barnstorming tour to get his message out to the American people. Edwards has been facing a virtual blackout from the mass media as it focuses on the two front-runners, Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama.
By JON C. HOPWOOD | Published 1/23/2008
A first-person account of what it is like to be a voter with a disability.
By Jennifer Burss | Published 1/22/2008
With Obama gaining more and more notoriety across the country, and immigration becoming a hot-button issue for many of the candidates, I decided to go one step further in proving the case I laid out in the AC article "The Turner Diaries: A New War Looms".
By Gary "The G-Man" Toms | Published 1/22/2008
The big winner for the republican party in South Carolina is John McCain. This comes as somewhat of a surprise.
By Green Giraffe | Published 1/21/2008
A Nevada native lets the rest of us in on the caucus vote in Las Vegas' Precinct 1352 on January 19.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/20/2008
Primary day in South Carolina as sen through the eyes of an Independent voter.
By Charles B Reynolds | Published 1/20/2008
With his eye to the Democratic nomination and Super Tuesday, Senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama opened an office in Memphis this week.
By mike white | Published 1/19/2008
The polls in South Carolina are run on a very tight system. As a poll worker, I have high confidence that our primary elections will be fair and accurately record the voter's decisions.
By Green Giraffe | Published 1/17/2008
Remarks made by Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani in Florida; comments of voters.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/17/2008
Big-spending Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney needed a boost after losing in Iowa and New Hampshire. His good fortune was that his home state of Michigan, where his father George was governor, was next on the schedule.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/15/2008
When it comes to southwestern lower Michigan, Republicanism runs as rampant as frostbite. But when there are so many to pick from, how's a Michigander to choose?
By Jenny Corvette | Published 1/15/2008
Mike Huckabee visited near the heart of Michigan's economic gloom to continue his emergence as a top contender for the Republican presidential nomination.
By Michael Thompson | Published 1/12/2008
Does the New Hampshire Primary really deserve the enormous amount of press coverage it receives? Why does such a small state have such a big influence on the Presidential election, and how much of that influence is generated by the media?
By Pam Gaulin | Published 1/8/2008
McCain visits NH capital on Primary-Eve amid large mixed crowd.
By J.D. Harvey | Published 1/8/2008
John Edwards answers some questions about his future in the campaign; pollsters predict New Hampshire.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/8/2008
The results of the Dixville Notch "first-in-the-nation" vote, taken at midnight, with only 17 voters, give Hillary Clinton no votes and Barack Obama 7. Other candidates votes listed.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/8/2008
Caucus for your favorite.
By Tyler Mills | Published 1/4/2008
Hosting the 1st presidential primary, New Hampshire traditionally kicked off the election cycle until 1980, when the Iowa caucuses captured national media attention for the 1st time. NH's position as the 1st arbiter of the field of candidates was relished by Grainte Staters.
By JON C. HOPWOOD | Published 1/4/2008
What follows is a description of our small town republican caucus. What we did from the time we entered, to the vote and who won, to the planks for the Republican platform to be considered. Iowa caucuses are unique!
By Sherry Tomfeld | Published 1/4/2008
An analysis of the outcome of the January 3rd Iowa caucuses.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/4/2008
What's it like inside a typical Iowa caucus. Post caucus candidate comments.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/4/2008
Senator Clinton addressed a wide range of domestic and international issues in a pre-caucus day stop in Ottumwa, Iowa.
By Elaine Orr | Published 1/3/2008
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards brought Indianapolis rocker John Mellencamp to the ValAir Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, for a rally on Wednesday that provided the finale to a non-stop, 36-hour round of appearances across the state.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/3/2008
Senator Joseph Biden, speaking to a rally of 200 supporters in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, January 1st, stressed his foreign policy experience and chastised Republican hopefuls and incumbents.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/2/2008
Remarks made by Senator Christopher Dodd (D, CT) in an appearance at 1:30 p.m. on January 1st, 2008, in Davenport, Iowa.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/2/2008
Christoper Dodd has been doing some serious statewide sprinting in the closing moments of the Iowa caucus race.
By Connie Wilson | Published 1/2/2008
Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, visited Jumer's Castle Lodge ("the Lodge) in Bettendorf, IA, on Dec. 30th to ask caucus voters to vote for him on January 3rd.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/31/2007
Barack Obama (D, IL)spoke to a crowd of would-be caucus-goers in Newton, Iowa at the Newton Senior High School on December 30th, and obliquely rebutted some of the charges being aimed at him by other front-runners in the Democratic Presidential Caucus campaign.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/30/2007
Barack Obama, introduced by former Four Star General "Tony" McPeak, rallies potential Iowa caucus-goers on December 28 in Davenport, Iowa.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/29/2007
CP Connie Wilson, above with John Edwards in Iowa on Friday, writes about Edwards' rise in the polls and his reaction to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/29/2007
A breakdown of money spent on television and radio spots in the IA/IL Quad Cities for the IA caucuses race.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/23/2007
Senator Joseph Biden speaks to supporters in Davenport, Iowa.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/23/2007
Comments made by Republican candidate Mitt Romney at a Davenport, Iowa appearance on December 19th, plus comments on candidates Huckabee, Edwards and Romney by the locals, plus first-time voter Miles Chiontti's coverage of Republican candidate Fred Thompson.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/20/2007
John Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Roxanne (Barton) Conlin and Citizen-Activist Caroline Vernon announce that Iowa's Governor's wife has endorsed Edwards in the Iowa caucus race.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/18/2007
Conversation with Finnegan Biden (age 9) about the campaign trail with Grandpa (Senator Joe Biden) and Senator Christopher Dodd's amusing anecdote about his two girls, ages 6 and 2 and 1/2, worrying about Santa finding them in Iowa at Christmastime.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/16/2007
The positions that the Democratic candidates took, (while in stark contrast to those articulated by the Republican candidates), were seldom that divergent, and the debate was not contentious.
By Connie Wilson | Published 12/14/2007
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