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Tag Archives: Obama
Eyes on the Prize: 2016
The 2012 Election saw the Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives, the Democrats retain control of the Senate, and the re-election of Democrat, President Obama. The Representatives that the American citizens voted in will have a lot to … Continue reading
The Last Civil Rights Movement
Nineteen Fairmont State students attended an academic seminar in Washington D.C. earlier this semester; the speakers and discussions made it quite apparent that while the Civil Rights Movement occurred 50 years ago, not everyone is receiving equal amounts of protection … Continue reading
Presidential Inauguration: Timeless Tradition or Waste of Money?
With President Obama’s second inauguration planned for January 21, 2013, many may question if another celebration is necessary, especially with the current economic state of our country. The process of swearing in the president is a ritual mandated by the … Continue reading
Four More Years
The long, acrimonious 2012 campaign for the White House saturated the airwaves with attack ads, exposed a clear choice of two paths for the future of the nation, and exemplified the advanced polarity of the populous. The American political is … Continue reading
Debate For America
The second presidential debate produced many chances for both candidates to take strong positions on popular issues and point out their differences in policy. Candy Crowley moderated a vigorous discussion that was combative but mostly expository. Intermixed in their arguments … Continue reading