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As the months roll by, we have more data rolling in as we close in on the November election. Despite some reason for optimism at the start of this year, there is no doubt that the economy is stalling again – making Obama’s job more tenuous.
On July 4, 2012 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia no less the 620 delegates elected from congressional districts all over the United States are meeting to establish a list of grievances representing the will of the people. Upon ratification of this list, it will be presented to all three Branches Of the Untied Sates Government for redress as provided for in the First Amendment of the Constitutio. This is the same process the Colonies pursued to put Great Britain on notice of our Declaration of Independence, and which evolved into our Constitution. There is no event more important or more newsworthy then this.the free speech zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the twin cities daily planet. this is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements, and even a few press releases.Delegates are elected by voters who have registered online at http://www.the99declaration.org and the deadline for registering closes May 25, 2012. Continue Reading
Bachmann is a Swiss Miss
In 2009 23% of the population did not believe Obama was a U.S. citizen. In 2011 Fox News poll, still a quarter of the population held this view with fully 40% thinking there is “cause to wonder” about his citizenship. Birthers remain unconvinced that Obama is an American citizen. Yet th ere is no debate–Michele Bachmann is a Swiss citizen.
Social and political contradictions—a daily reality of life in America—are often tough to acknowledge, and most of us spend our days ignoring or denying the most egregious of them.
On the surface of it, the statement by top Romney advisor Eric Fehrnstrom is utterly ridiculous. “[Romney’s] position on the bailout was exactly what President Obama followed. Continue Reading
Groucho Marx was declared that any club that would have him as a member I would not want to join. His sentiment perhaps captures my attitude toward presidential candidates–anyone who wants to be president I would not want to support! Continue Reading
It no longer appears if but when. Specifically, two questions now dominate the presidential race. First, when will Rick Santorum drop out. Second, when does the campaign shake the Etch-A-Sketch and switch into general election mode?
The End of the Road for Santorum
“I’m beginning to know what Charlie Brown feels like,” lamented Dave Pasik. “I keep running to kick that football, and the last minute, Lucy pulls it away.”
At Wednesday night’s St. Paul City Council meeting, Pasik’s football was the Jefferson Avenue Bikeway, or at least parts of it. Charlie Brown was the cyclists, Jefferson Avenue residents, disability advocates, and pedestrians. Lucy was Council Member Chris Tolbert and the rest of the City Council. On April 4, in the latest move in a series of meetings, plans, revisions, and amendments, the council voted unanimously to approve an amended resolution for a Jefferson Avenue bikeway that removes several of the traffic circles that had been approved previously.
State Senator Ken Kelash delivered a gracious concession speech after losing his quest to seek the endorsement from new DFL Senate District 48 to Melissa H. Wiklund on March 31, 2012. New District 50 includes portions of Bloomington and Richfield and only a sliver of Minneapolis. This video is a special Democratic Visions YouTube Channel Presentation. Democratic Visions is produced by volunteers for the entire Twin Cities metro region through DFL Senate District 48, Eden Prairie and Southern Minnetonka.Free Speech ZoneThe Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases. The opinions expressed in the Free Speech Zone and Neighborhood Notes, as well as the opinions of bloggers, are their own and not necessarily the opinion of the TC Daily Planet. Continue Reading
As we reach the end of March, it will soon be time for more monthly and quarterly data on jobs and the economy. This election year, a lot will probably hinge on what we see from those reports. A job now is likely to be a very happy voter by November, but a job later on may still leave some lingering anxiety when it comes time to vote. The clock is running out.