CNN has announced that five Democratic candidates have qualified for the first debate on October 13. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee have all been invited to the debate. Lawrence Lessig, who recently announced his campaign finance-focused run, was not invited. Lessig has not been […]
Former Governor Lincoln Chafee (D-RI) has proposed adding a new tax bracket for people making over $750,000. The tax rate for that bracket would be 45%. Currently, the highest tax bracket pays an initial rate of 39.6%. Chafee, who’s presidential run has failed to gain traction, is making a big […]
As Pope Francis landed in the United States, Hillary Clinton revealed her position on an issue that has dogged her and the Obama Administration for years. Clinton came out against the Keystone XL pipeline, a 1,179 mile project that would bring tar sands from Canada. Speaking to a community forum […]
As quickly as he rose, Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) fell even faster. In a quickly announced press conference, the Wisconsin Governor announced that he is suspending his bid for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. It is a shocking and unexpected end to what was one of the most promising […]
In the first national post-debate poll, businessman Donald Trump continues to lead Republicans. However, his support is down eight percentage points from the last CNN poll. Businesswoman Carly Fiorina, however, has soared to second place after a widely praised debate performance on Wednesday night. Trump garners 24% of the vote […]
