Perspectives

Troy SenikStaff Writer Robin Williams’ most recent film, “Man of the Year” represents the embodiment of a trend that has been ubiquitous in the American electorate over the past several years. To wit, it wonders aloud at the possibility of a national leader plucked from outside the realm of professional politics, free from cornfed partisan bilge and ready to tell Americans the … [Read more...] about Lieberman, America’s senator?

Jim CohenStaff Writer In the remaining days before the midterm elections, Americans have heard the media and our political leaders shout talking points of “underage page scandal,” “corruption” and “cut and run.” One political party is fighting to hold on to power even though it has lost the support of many Americans. The other political party is trying to figure out how to sell … [Read more...] about Poverty persists while campaigns waste millions

Cliff SmithStaff Writer Pundits this year are basically split into two camps: Those who think the Republicans are going to lose big, the same way the Democrats did in 1994, and those who think the Republicans are going to lose small, perhaps the way the Democrats lost small in 2004. They all agree, however, Republicans are going to lose ground. The Republicans are hurt by a … [Read more...] about Red voter turnout could kill Dem’s shot 

Staff Editorial Making a successful comeback campaign is not an easy task. It’s hard to pull off, especially if you’ve been out of the spotlight so long that you might as well be found on a milk carton with a “missing” sign above your head. Comebacks are difficult, but impossible? Not at all.   Every woman with a pulse watched Patrick Dempsey do it with his McDreamy looks and … [Read more...] about Welcome back Willie the Wave

Ashton EllisStaff Writer With barely a month to go before Election Day, conservative Republicans should consider the benefits of becoming the minority party in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sure, a number of ineffectual congressmen would be out of a job, and the presumptive Democratic Speaker would be San Francisco’s own Nancy Pelosi, but sometimes things must get worse … [Read more...] about Dem majority could save Republicans