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Clinton and Obama rail against the Bush administration, but for the most part forget to debate each other.

Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Barack Obama will both speak at the University of Denver on Wednesday, January 30th, with both events open to the public.

Hillary Clinton was asked about a photo of her and Bill Clinton posing with Tony Rezko, a major fundraiser for Barack Obama who goes on trial on corruption charges in February 2008

Obama and Clinton are courting Edwards for VP, but they are ignoring another obvious choice--Al Gore

Recently both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were interviewed by the editorial board of the Houston Chronicle. While Hillary Clinton seemed to flip flop on space policy, Barack Obama reiterated his opposition to publically funded human space flight.

Do you think George Bush knows or cares how tough times are now for middle-class America? No, I don't think so. Hillary Clinton does know about these things. She will fight to make them better.

the structure of the Chinese government and Chinese politics

What is democracy? Has it anything to do with politics of power?...

Katie Raymond Aims to Show America the Future Generation Have Views on Everything from Politics to Society and Are Not Afraid to Share Them

Will the Democrats and Republicans pull off the same thing they do every year, putting an average white man on the ballot for President? The Republicans most likely will. however Sen. Obama and Hilary Clinton may just break the mold for this election

A brief book review of Alexis de Tocqueville's book, Democracy in America.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are both major contenders for the US Democratic Party's presidential nomination and the gloves are officially off in a new rivalry over a big donor.

The first in this series will include information on the two foremost front runners who have announced their candidacy: Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton. Read on.

The country is buzzing about possible Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Would "red state" America be ready for a black or female president?

In actuality, in democracy the 'demos' are consipicuously absent. Only a few powerful people control and guide the course of democracy and that way democracy has become the breeding ground for politics of power...

Since Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the stunning announcement he is leaving the Republican party, party politics is worth re-examining

Forewarned is forearmed, as the saying goes, and Naomi Wolf has written "a citizen's call to action" that pierces to the heart of this slide toward a veritable dictatorship. The End Of America outlines how easily it has been done in the past.

Using Prezworski et al's data set from their Democracy and Development text, I chose variables that are shown as significant modifiers into the level of democracy in a state.

Democracy is spreading. It does so externally as well as internally. It may be because democracy is the form of government that is most symbiotic with free choice and also in my opinion with simple human nature.

"...From examining evidence, one can conclude that Russia has not established the necessary foundations, structures or willingness to successfully continue as a democratic state..."

A new Crisis Group report says next month's elections in Georgia are crucial to the country's move toward democracy.

The decline of the rule of law and of representative government is examined.

New legislation by John McCain & Barack Obama in the 110th Congress are compared

According to the latest Gallup poll, Sen. Obama holds a slight lead over his Republican opponent.

Senator Obama is reluctant to give into pressure and nominate Senator Hillary Clinton for the vice president's slot on the Democratic ticket. But does Obama have to choose Senator Clinton? Senator Jim Webb's name has become quite popular recently...

After an historic night in AMERICAN Politics and many firsts in our political history, Michelle Obama walked of stage - But not without giving her Man a Pound! What does that all mean?

While Laura Bush suggests that Michelle Obama's comments were taken out of context, Michelle Obama may be more of a liability on the campaign trail than Cindy McCain.

Barack Obama took Saint Sabina's Roman Catholic pastor and social activist Michael Pfleger behind the verbal woodshed on Thursday after Pfleger said Hillary Clinton felt entitled to the nomination because she is white and that "there's a black man stealing my show."

McCain and Obama fight over a important state for this years election, but who is fighting harder?

Most recent New York presidential polls suggest a wide margin of victory for Obama over McCain, if not an outright 50%+ majority vote.

Michelle Obama appeared on The View this morning. Her appearance was refreshing and great to watch.

An examination of two polls (Ramussen and American Research Group) regarding support for senators John McCain and Barack Obama in Florida.

Obama personifies the ideal of the progressive movement. Ironically, the very attributes that make Obama the perfect candidate for the left render him a godsend to the right. Is Obama too much of a good thing?

The big beautiful skies of Montana provided a perfect weekend for the opening of Senator Barack Obama's office in Helena, Montana. The 60 to 70 degree weather with abundant sunshine throughout the state welcomed the opening of five Obama offices.

American singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen released a statement on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in which he endorsed Senator Barack Obama. "I have now seen and heard enough to know where I stand," Springsteen said Wednesday on his website.

Zane gives the "Best Things about Michelle Obama

Ex-President Jimmy Carter Has Intimated That He Will Vote for Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic Convention

Who would make a good running mate for Barack Obama, if he holds on to his delegate lead at the Democratic National Convention in Denver and becomes the party choice for president? Who is best suited to be his vice-president and a potential replacement?

Is Obama only giving half-apologies for his reverend out of the necessities of public perception?

A leading African American newspaper columnist says Americans should consider the liberal policies of Barack Obama before electing him President.

Indiana for Obama. Will Hoosier voters deliver Indiana for Obama? For the first time in decades, the Indiana primary will play a resounding role in the Democratic nomination, and as one of the last-voting states, Indiana's word will be one of the last in the contest.

The Democratic Debate in Philadelphia Wednesday, April 16, saw ABC newsmen Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos refer to non-issues and asides for the first 50 minutes of the debate. They asked Senator Barack Obama about his American flag lapel pin...

Six weeks is a long time, especially in politics. It has been six weeks since voters have had a chance to show their preference for a presidential candidate. On April 22 Pennsylvania voters will choose between Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama...

While it looks as if Senator Barack Obama might go down by a hefty margin in the Kentucky Primary, he seems to be enjoying a comfortable double-digit lead going into the Oregon Primary. Both the state of Oregon and the commonwealth of Kentucky hold their primaries...

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.

John Edwards would make a strong candidate for vice-president in an Obama administration because the two would be good team players, and Edwards would look strong to the impoverished, blue-collar, southern white-people demographic.

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has endorsed front-runner Barack Obama.

After seeing McCain and the entire Clinton family visit Kentucky voters are anxious to have Obama in the state.

Barack Obama has been a lifelong smoker trying to quit.

Illinois Senator Barack Obama Rejected Hillary Clinton's Proposal for an un-moderated debate on the grounds that there have been enough debates

Barack Obama has announced that he will accept the Democratic nomination for Presidency in the open air of Denver. Contributors to the Obama campaign will have a chance to win a trip to Denver to meet Obama.

First, it was the Reverend Jeremiah Wright's sound bites, mostly taken out of context, that became a raging firestorm of controversy for Senator Barack Obama, due to his ties to Wright's church for 20 years. After seeming to blow over, the Reverend Wright made...

At no other time in the 200-year history of the United States has there been a greater opportunity for people to be involved in the evolution of democracy.

As both Republicans and Democrats alike wonder what Hillary Clinton means by "suspending" her campaign, the Senator from New York may see her party's victory in black and white...TV that is.

Bobcats owner wants Hillary Clinton as the No. 2.

If Hillary Clinton were to lose the Democratic nomination and continue to be a candidate for the presidency in 2008, she may announce it with a speech criticizing both the Demcratic and Republican Parties.

Associated Content contacted the Archbishop to discuss the embattled Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Wright, politics, the black church and how many of his fellow clergymen and congregation members are reacting to all the controversy.

The effects of negative politics on the public and how it serves to entertain and not to educate.

In the United States, Aristotle's Politics is a text we look to in order to understand the foundation of our own democracy. It is unsettling, then, how Aristotle's argument for the best practicable city sounds unfair to our modern ears.

When Clinton loses ground, she shows where her skills lie and it's the dirty politics that America is sick of.

What has happened to Hillary Clinton?

When Hillary Clinton decided to run for president, many observers immediately painted her as the epitome of inevitability. Many months later with her announcement to drop out of the race most likely already being drafted, many now wonder what Hillary Clinton will go on to.

Hillary Clinton made four campaign stops Sunday, two days before the Pennsylvania primary on April 22.

A short, short interview with the reluctant Clinton campaigner

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) has undeniably lost her bid for the Presidency.

McCain and Clinton Secret Deal Involving Pardon....Pardon of Arizona Republican by Former President Clinton Questioned....

Hillary Clinton now believes John McCain's absurd gas tax holiday is a good idea. She doesn't seem to be able to see the truth in the matter!

Voters in West Virginia prefer Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama or John McCain.

Barack Obama Wins Landslide in North Carolina and Nearly Beats Hillary Clinton in Indiana

Falling in love with a friend is hard on your heart if they don't see you the same way. A tale of love and politics.

Democracy Now - Part 2 of my article on the Fundamental Duties of a Citizen

What does each form of democracy believe.

BUSH misundstands Muslims. THEIR religion was created by a Socialist and all Muslim nations are led by Socialists [Kings or otherwise]. ONE cannot be a Christian and a Muslim, thus, one cannot want Democracy and be a Muslim.

In a republic or a democracy, the people have ultimate freedom to live and control their lives. Socialism, as actually played out, means a few hold resources and dole them out as they deem necessary to maintain their control-not for the good of all.

Cold Turkey - Dictatorship to Full Representative Democracy does not work, never has and never will.

During taping of an interview with Jesse Jackson by Fox News, Jackson makes crude remarks about what he'd like to do to Obama's private parts. What was this about, and why doesn't Jackson want Obama to become President?

Barack Obama, expressed embarrassment that we do not speak dual languages as the Europeans do. Confusing language education with a second national language he has caused some controversy over the subject of immigrants and language.

Barack Obama and John McCain are attempting to connect to voters through speeches, ads, portrayal of character and pushing their respective platforms. But some people, inadvertently or not, become liabilities. Who are Obama's and McCain's biggest liabilities?

Democratic Candidate for President Barack Obama outraised John McCain in June and has, as of the end of May 2008, even outraised the Republican candidate for President in traditionally Republican-voting (for President) Wyoming, where I live.

The democrats taking back the hill has sent you to the moon with elation but you can't stand that republican in your office who won't shut up. What do you do when personal politics threatens to bleed over into office politics?

The media, through it's own objectives, no longer reports the news. Their individual purpose-driven reporting, alters politics in America.

During the first portion of Reconstruction, Americans were uninterested in politics. As interest peaked in the late Nineteenth Century, topics like women's rights, racism and religion were on everyone's mind.

A historic analysis of the development of papermaking in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley, its environmental effects, and in general paper politics in the US and the world.

The politics that exist in the office today can impact your working relationships. Depending on how you play the game, you might have all the troops rallying for you or rallying against you.

Beckett and Sasson write, "The punitive turn in crime policy is not primarily the result of a worsening crime problem..." Politicians are using politics of panic, supporting wrongfully harsh penal measures when other methods can address the problems.

Well I went to an Obama house meeting, it was good actually.

When I wrote the article Senator Obama and the Black Vote last August, I talked about not understanding the theory of the black vote regardless of the fact that I am black. I rejected that notion.

The Obama for America is reaching voters through a new technological measure-the cell phone. Supporters are directed to text "Go" to OBAMA (62262)to get campaign information in their area.

The breaking point was when Mr. Obama said, "We don't need just a change in political parties...we need a change in attitude of people representing Americans."

Barrack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4th 1961 to Barrack Obama, Sr. and Ann Dunham. He is only the fifth African American to ever be elected to the U.S. Senate.

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama has consistently been a strong second place in the race for the Democratic nomination, but a new poll released by Harris Interactive shows that only 34 percent of Americans would vote for Obama.

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama makes his run for office formal ending the months of speculations. In saying, "yes" to the run for office, he ultimately, is laying challenge to America and the historical precedent his being appointed would essentially bring to America

Obama for President? After Barack Obama's Sunday morning appearance on Meet the Press, the world is asking questions about the man with no record

This is an editorial piece about why I think Barack Obama is so popular as a presidential candidate.