Archive for July, 2007

Do you understand the FairTax reform?

Reports are out that so far 5 Presidential candidates have joined in supporting the FairTax bill. Not everyone may be familiar with this bill, but it has been gaining strength and currently has 250,000 members behind it.
Presidential candidates Senator McCain, Tommy Thompson, Tom Tancredo, Duncan Hunter, and Mike Huckabee have all stated that they support [...]

Is religion separate from why you vote for candidates?

Submitted by Mr. Michael Vass, a contributing author.
The separation of Church and State is one of the fundamental tenants of our nation. No one questions that. Yet in reference to the Presidential candidates there is no question that religion is linked to each of them. It may be most notable in the questions asked of [...]

YouTube and Republican candidates

Considering the overwhelming positive reaction that the YouTube debate has created, it is no surprise that questions for the Republican version of the debate are growing by leaps and bounds. The average joe wants to both be heard and get an answer to the questions they have and believe are important for the next President. [...]

YouTube, Darfur, and a Democratic debate

Submitted by Mr. Michael Vass a contributing author.
Some may recall that I recently raised the question of what is happening with HR 180 IH. You may not recall the name it has in the House of Representatives, but it’s also known as Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007. This is one item of several [...]

What was the best YouTube question at the Democratic debate

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
I missed the Democratic Presidential debate last night, though I have heard a few comments about it. I’m wondering what were your favorite questions and answers?
I heard from one friend of mine that Senator Obama was asked what he would do for Blacks even though he was not “technically [...]

What’s the spread on an Obama-Kucinich win?

There are dozens of theories on which Presidential candidate will win and why. I’m sure you may have a pick already in mind. But how many are willing to put their money where their mouth is?
For those that are willing, Intrade.com gives them the opportunity. Think of this as a stock option, but reacting to [...]

See which candidate matches your political position

Here is a neat little tool that I found out in the ether. It’s a calculator of sorts. Basically you just plug in your positions on various political positions, and how strongly you feel, and it states which candidate you agree with most.
I doubt that this will be a major surprise in terms of which [...]

What plans are for Iran and Iraq

Mr. Michael Vass is a contribnuting author.
Well here is something that has me wondering. The Presidential candidates and other noted political figures have all made statements about the nuclear program in Iran. Let me correct myself, several of the candidates, not all. But the fact that any have commented is interesting.
This occurred at the press [...]

Hidden agendas in comments on the candidates

In discussing the Presidential candidates and the election in 2008 I have read large volumes on both sides of key issues. I have read the comments of pundits, bloggers opinions and facts they have dug up, and the comments and information on the candidates’ websites. Often there is conflicting information on the same issue, or [...]

Hollywood fund-raising, Oprah style

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
Politics and Hollywood. These 2 go together like white on rice, and are separate like oil and water. It’s something that is a big deal if you have it, and not a big issue if you don’t. At least among pundits.
For those that are more Democrat, and/or liberal, Hollywood [...]

Just don’t go on a tour boat with them

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
For too long and to too many, politics has been a drab and tedious topic. Filled with individuals most wouldn’t want to talk to. Who are as likely to hold previous professions as car salesmen and lawyers as anything else. I don’t mean to insult the car salesmen and [...]

Are Presidential candidates afraid to speak to some?

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
What’s wrong with this – the National Education Association (NEA), NAACP, National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) all invited the Presidential candidates of both parties to speak before them, in each only one Republican candidate appeared. Why would that be?
While each group is considered ‘liberal’ that is not [...]

The changing tides on Iraq

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
I noticed an interesting observation today. For nearly a year there have been Democrats that have been calling for the retreat of our troops from Iraq. That’s not a new thing. For that same period of time the majority of Republicans have backed the President’s position. But now there [...]

What we know about the Presidential candidates

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
This is turning out to be quite the Presidential race. With this early start we the public have been given the opportunity to delve deeper than ever before about each of the candidates. The news media have taken time to make sure we know exactly what is going on.
So [...]

Presidential candidate challenged for answers, finally

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
I’m so pleased that the New York Daily News has made an editorial piece yesterday, challenging the Presidential candidates to provide answers to several questions that are critical to the future of America. I salute them in their attempt to get clear answers. I applaud the fact that they [...]

HIV/AIDS in the 2008 Presidental election

Mr. Michael Vass is a contibuting author.
In the recent Democratic Presidential debate held at Howard University, an interesting question was brought up. What are the candidates going to do about HIV/AIDS. The question was posed to specifically address the fact that it is the leading cause of death for Black women age 25-34. But considering [...]

Comments on Democratic candidate responses about Scooter Libby

Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.
Well the big news among the Presidential candidates today is all the buzz about Mr. Scooter Libby getting a commutation of part of his sentence. I have not seen comments from the Republican candidates, but I will comment and provide what I found on the Democratic candidates.
First of all, [...]

1 of 10 questions for Democratic candidates

“Since our federal government has never failed to increase their original projected budget, or outspend that budget no matter how many times its been increased, why should we believe that you are going to lower the cost of health care if we let you manage that?”
This is a great question out of 10 made by [...]