President Obama Makes History — Again

The Obama campaign announced on Monday that it has received 10,000,000 contributions, setting a new record in modern politics. “Last night, this campaign reached 10,000,000 donations in 2012; a huge milestone and an historic record for grassroots politics,” wrote President

Is President Obama’s Lead Built to Last?

Over the past two weeks, the Republican and Democratic conventions have been billed as an opportunity to reset a presidential race that has remained unnervingly close. Trailing all year, Mitt Romney in particular needed the convention in Tampa, Fla., to

Herman Cain Building a Political Empire

Herman Cain, who briefly led the Republican presidential field in national polls and exited the race following charges of sexual harassment, has moved on to his second act in American politics. Cain has been busy creating a network of affiliated

Tea Party Slams James Earl Jones for ‘Racist’ Remarks

The Tea Party wants James Earl Jones to lower his booming bass voice. After the Star Wars actor compared the Tea Party to his racist grandmother on National Public Radio’s “Smiley and West,” he drew the ire of Tea Party

Mayor of Atlanta, Philadelphia Criticize Romney’s NAACP Speech

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter held a joint telephone press conference to react to Mitt Romney’s speech during the 103rd NAACP convention. On the call, they highlighted a clear contrast between President Obama’s forward-looking vision for

Billie Jean King, Jane Lynch Launch Lesbian Super PAC

Today, sports icon Billie Jean King and actress Jane Lynch announced the formation of a super PAC designed to increase the political power of the lesbian community. Aptly named LPAC, the organization will provide financial backing to pro-lesbian candidates, whether

Could the Presidential Campaign be Influenced by Aliens?

A new survey by Kelton Research found that more than 80 million Americans believe in UFOs, and 79 percent of Americans believe the government has kept information about them a secret. Respondents were also asked which candidate for president is

Attorney General Eric Holder Avoids Prosecution

After voting Thursday, June 28, to hold the first African American Attorney General  Eric Holder, in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday that Holder’s actions do not constitute a crime and that he will not be prosecuted. By

Will the Healthcare Law Mean Higher Prices at Restaurants?

The Supreme Court’s upholding of the Affordable Healthcare Act could have some unintended consequences for Americans who like to dine out. Experts report that the health care law could mean higher menu prices at restaurants, along with staffing cuts and

1st Black Attorney General Found in Contempt of Congress

The House of Representatives voted to make history on Thursday, June 28. By a vote of 255 to 67 — with 108 democrats walking off the House floor in protest  — Congress held Eric H. Holder, the first African American