Mark Sanford Prepares to Re-Climb Political Ladder

Many politicians speak of a political ladder, which goes from local to state legislature to the House to Senate or governor. Some even compare it to the game, Chutes and Ladders. Scandals, such as corruption or adultery, can be a chute. Now, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is attempting […]


Mitt Romney to Attend CPAC

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be attending this year’s CPAC, the annual gathering of conservatives. This will be Mitt Romney’s first major appearance since the election, aside from various sightings and a meeting with the President. Aides are saying that the purpose of the speech will be to thank […]


Transcript of President Obama’s Remarks on Sequester

Courtesy of the White House February 19, 2013 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE SEQUESTER South Court Auditorium 10:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. As I said in my State of the Union address last week, our […]


Mark Sanford Releases First Ad for Congress

Former Governor Mark Sanford has released his first advertisement in his run for Congress. Sanford is running for the 1st Congressional district, his former seat. The seat was held by now-Senator Tim Scott, who was appointed to fill Jim DeMint’s seat. In the ad, Sanford says that Washington needs to […]


State of the Union Transcript

The State of the Union, as the White House has provided. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered […]