When it comes to American politics there are 2 major factions: Democrats and Republicans.  We elect our officials down these party lines. Those elected officials (congressman, governors, judges, etc) are the ones that do the heavy lifting and get the work done.  They are also the people in the political realm that we tend to [...]

Within 15 miles of you is an office that houses several political people of authority.  Those people make laws, rulings, and decisions that affect you within a relatively short time.  What do you mean Mr. Author? Well, think about these things: The speed limit on the highway Signage around your neighborhood and streets The taxes [...]

Today’s article is a guest post by Kieran Lalor from www.iraqvetsforcongress.com. The most competitive Congressional race in the country you probably never heard about is unfolding in New York. The 22nd District stretches from the Mid-Hudson Valley cities of Newburgh, Poughkeepsie and Kingston before darting west along the Pennsylvania border to Binghamton, then north to [...]

Today’s article is a guest post from Jim Yardley. This actually originally appeared on Jim’s Patriot Dreams blog. One of the potentially most seismic mid-term elections in living memory is rushing towards us with breathtaking speed. Not even the staunchest Democrat is asking “Will the Republicans be able to pick up any seats?” Republicans picking [...]

Senator John Ensign was one of the fastest up and coming politicians in the U.S. government.  He had become somewhat of a religious ambassador for righteousness from his very own Senate seat. John Ensign was the same Nevada Republican who protested Bill Clinton’s actions.  He was also highly critical of Senator Larry Craig and his [...]