Trump Rebounds Nationally and in Iowa

For a matter of time, it appeared as if the Summer (and Fall) of Trump was preparing to fade. Dr. Ben Carson had been on the rise nationally and in Iowa, he took the lead. However, Trump has proved yet again why the nickname of Teflon Don is one of […]


John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Race

State Representative John Bel Edwards (D) has defeated Senator David Vitter (R) in Louisiana’s gubernatorial race. Edwards won the race with 56% of the vote, compared to 43% for Vitter. Following his loss, Vitter announced a break from politics and that he will be retiring from the Senate after his […]


Martin O’Malley to Accept Federal Funding

Former Governor Martin O’Malley has accepted public funding for his floundering presidential campaign. While the move could alleviate short-term financial concerns, it could carry great risk in the long-run due to the strict spending limits. O’Malley is the first major presidential candidate since 2008 to accept public funding. Then-Senator John […]


CNN Correspondent Suspended for Refugees Tweet

[UPDATE: 7:06 AM]: Elise Labott has tweeted an apology for her original tweet. Everyone, It was wrong of me to editorialize. My tweet was inappropriate and disrespectful. I sincerely apologize. — Elise Labott (@eliselabottcnn) November 20, 2015 — CNN global affairs correspondent Elise Labott has been suspending following a partisan […]


Roanoke Mayor Cites Japanese Internment in Refugee Decision

In the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks, governors across the country have announced their opposition to refugees coming to their states. As a result, some mayors have announced their support for the refugees. However, the mayor of Roanoke, Virginia, announced his opposition to the refugees and cited the Japanese […]