Rolling Stone recently ran a very fair and accurate article about how the Obama campaign is operating. Hope 2.0: Inside Obama’s Campaign. It tells you a lot about the campaign’s strategy and the critical role of neighborhood volunteer teams. »
The Washington Monthly is an excellent, small magazine. I’ve been a subscriber for more than 30 years. In 2008, my wife and I had the pleasure of lunch with Charles Peters, the founder of the magazine, who worked for President Kennedy. Paul Glastris, who is now the editor in chief, had an excellent article on what President Obama has accomplished. The Incomplete Greatness of Barack Obama. Th... »
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Every four years, the electorate gets younger. Most young voters are openminded and see no reason to discriminate against anyone based on race, sex, or gender preference. They replace older voters, who generally are less open to change. Here’s an article that shows just how Democratic young voters are: Winning Campaigns : Learn From The Experts Articles : What We Know About Young Voters. The... »
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Ron Paul appeals to some voters because he seems to be genuine and consistent in his views. He’s not as consistent as he seems. And his policies would have disastrous consequences if he ever had an opportunity to implement them. Following are some core principles of Ron Paul, which I’ve taken from a Wikipedia article entitled “Political Principles of Ron Paul”. “The proper role for gov... »
Mitt Romney continues to be the poster child for “socialism for the rich.” His campaign may help to destroy tax breaks that benefit only the wealthy. This article discusses how Romney took advantage of a controversial tax shelter that both Democrats and Republicans have said should be illegal. Romney’s Returns Revive Scrutiny of Offshore Tax Shelters – NYTimes.com »
Mitt Romney is the perfect example of what the Occupy movement has been talking about. He’s in the top 1% of the top 1% (actually, the top 0.006%). According to one article, “Just 8,274 federal tax returns out of more than 140 million filed in 2009 had income that totaled $10 million or more” Executive bling: Where does Romney stack up with previous presidents? – DailyHeral... »
President Obama proposed a 2% cut in the Social Security payroll tax, which Congress passed last year but Republicans resist extending through 2012. Too little attention has been given to how progressive this tax cut is. That’s because the payroll tax is the most regressive tax in America. Employees pay 6.2% of their income up to $110,100, and nothing above that. For an employee who makes $1... »
