U.S. Political History and News

Short on Election-Year Ammo, Republicans Try to Turn Obama into Carter And the anger and humiliation provoked by the seizure of American hostages at the US Embassy in Tehran that November? Most Americans under age 50 probably don't, in fact. And whether there's anything linking those distant events — other than"gas … Read more on [...]

Iran helping Assad to put down protests – officials Tehran during the last couple of months has been aiding the Syrian regime with lethal assistance – including rifles, ammunition, and other military equipment – to help it put down the opposition," a US official said. "Iran has provided Damascus (with) … Read more on Reuters

DU initiates countdown to presidential debate on campus He said the first presidential debate to be hosted in Colorado comes at a time when the state's political competitiveness in presidential elections is at an all-time high. “Both parties are paying increasing attention to Colorado,” Masket said. Read more on The Colorado Statesman Bernanke's reserve on [...]

Financial Tips During A Presidential Election Season Combine these two areas of concern and we are looking at a prolonged political dance that will impact the financial stability of America and with it the personal finances of all of us. These are troubling economic times in our country with an over $ 15 … Read [...]

American History: The Disputed Election of 2000 DAN RATHER (CBS NEWS): “The presidential race looks jar-lid-tight. We could be in for a long night, as voters decide whether Vice President Al Gore or Texas Governor George Bush will be the next president of the United States. It is that close. Read more on Voice of [...]

Compare US presidential candidates on the Web To compare US presidential candidates platforms from the four major political parties, you can go to the Website 2012.presidential-candidates.org. The site has a Head-to-Head option that allows you to look at each issue (such as abortion, health care, … Read more on Ke Alakai

Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon' Obama: Teen's Shooting Must be Investigated: President Barack Obama says it is 'absolutely imperative' to investigate the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, a case that that has enraged many in the United States. Read more on Lansing State Journal Is The US–Afghan Strategic [...]

Hawks Steering Debate on How to Take on Iran But it is the most hawkish voices, like the Emergency Committee's, that have dominated the debate, and, in the view of some critics, pushed the United States closer to taking military action against Iran and another war in the Middle East. Read more on New York [...]

Emerging nations mount challenge for top World Bank job Washington has held the presidency since the bank's founding after World War Two, while a European has always led its sister organization, the International Monetary Fund. The United States has yet to publicly identify a nominee to succeed Zoellick. Read more on GMA News Central America [...]

How Religious Expression Is Splitting the US Electorate–Including Republicans By Adam Sorensen | @adamsorensen | March 22, 2012 | + A woman participates in a protest outside the Hyatt Regency where Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was scheduled to attend a fundraiser March 22, 2012 in Washington. Read more on TIME (blog) Despite Gillard's Victory, [...]