Political Jungle for October 21, 2012

Hello, and welcome to Political Jungle. Now, today we are looking at the sudden passing of George McGovern, and an attack on an equal pay law. OK, well we begin with the passing of former Sen. George McGovern. The former presidential nominee was 90. Sen. McGovern served three terms in […]


Why Likeability Over the Economy Works Both Ways

In the past months, as the economy was terrible in the minds of voters, likeability allowed President Obama to stay ahead. Even though the economy was the top issue, likeability was the tiebreaker. President Obama’s efforts to portray Mitt Romney as elitist, corporate raider were working making President Obama appear […]


Hillary Rules Out 2016

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ruled out a 2016 presidential run. In an interview with Marie Clare, Secretary Clinton said she wanted to rest, “I have been on this high wire of national and international politics and leadership for 20 years, it has been an absolutely extraordinary personal honor […]


Why Not to Be Aggressive

Recently, since President Obama’s disastrous debate, pundits have been saying that he must be more aggressive in his second debate. While President Obama must be more aggressive, he doesn’t have to be, nor should be, aggressive. If you look at the dial tests during the debate, the most disliked parts […]


Warren Hauls in the Cash

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign announced the campaign brought in $12.1 million in the last quarter. More than $7 million was brought in in September along. Less than 80% was $50 or less and one half was $25 or less. She has brought in more than any other Congressional candidate, and has […]