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The end of Herman Cain?
November 29, 2011 No Comments2 months ago Herman Cain was on the rise, making a quick leap to number two in the polls and leading many to speculate that the nomination would largely be a showdown between the former pizza CEO and Mitt Romney. With primary season approaching, Cain has lost his momentum, his reputation, and much of his support.
Foreign Policy is Important even in an Economy Election
November 15, 2011 No CommentsJamie Davidson Class of 2015 College of Arts and Science Last Saturday’s Republican debate devoted solely to foreign policy may not have produced any SNL worthy gaffes but it did seek to put focus on foreign policy issues that have eluded the spotlight this campaign season. Since polling shows that economic issues are more important ...
Mitt Romney: The Inevitable Candidate
November 10, 2011 No CommentsJason Cohen Peabody College Class of 2013 Last night’s Republican Presidential Debate, nationally televised on CNBC, was noteworthy, and represented what I think will prove to be a turning point for the Republican Primary election. Although there have been numerous candidates leading in the polls over the last few weeks and months, from Bachmann, ...
Hope for 2012?
November 9, 2011 No CommentsFor all the talk about the doomed presidency of Obama and the rise in number of people who identify as Republicans across the country, local and state elections across the country yesterday showed that the Democratic Party isn’t down for the count quite yet.
The Solyndra Impact
November 3, 2011 No CommentsNicholas Vance College of Arts and Science Class of 2014 As the media focus primarily remains on the Republican candidates and their shortcomings, the man who sits in the Oval Office may have his own share of scandal this week. When President Obama was rallying support for his stimulus bill back in 2009, investing ...
Seven Billion People: Population, Problems and Politics
November 2, 2011 No CommentsHappy late birthday Danica! Welcome to the world, you’re the seven billionth person alive. While speculation had it that the seven billionth person will be born somewhere in India, the UN selected Danica May Camacho as the symbolic newborn. As she and her family celebrates, feel free to take part in the other ‘festivities’ of ...
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Romney vs. Obama
October 31, 2011 No CommentsSufei Wu College of Arts and Science Class of 2015 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has been late night fodder for many comedians who poke fun at what seems to be the GOP’s unwillingness to give him the nomination. Poll numbers certainly seem to indicate such a hesitation. Romney continues to poll around a steady ...
Submit to the Vanderbilt Political Review
October 26, 2011 No CommentsThe Vanderbilt Political Review is now accepting submissions for our fall issue. We are looking for essays of 500-700 words that display critical thinking, analysis, and commentary on current political issues, international affairs, and political theory. Submissions for the Fall Issue are due Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 11:59 PM. If you have an essay, ...