Archive for May, 2008
We’re Doing it Right
The idea of a political portfolio, in other words predicting the stock market based on the outcome of an election, is not really new. And according to Daniel Gross, it’s not really accurate either.
But we at electionstocks pay careful attention to the working of politics. We realize that markets do not always favor Republicans. We [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008 under Site Information, Uncategorized.
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Vice Presidential Choices
Although many believe a VP should be selected with great consideration to how they may behave in the fall election, vice presidents hardly ever swing key states or have a huge impact in the general election. What is more important is how effectively they can help to manage the administration to keep the American people [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2008 under Economy, McCain, Trade Policy, Uncategorized.
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At Last!
Oftentimes here at Election Stocks, we’ve brought you a view very supportive on free trade economics. We’ve used this view to support our idea that economics experts like Barack Obama understand the paradox in putting in tariffs to protect the lower classes. At last, I have found an article by a bonafide economist that supports [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 under Monetary Policy, Trade Policy, Uncategorized.
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A Shift to Moderation
When in the primaries, delegates always seem more radical than they actually are in order to appeal to the party base and win the nomination. As Obama shifts towards his fall strategies for combatting Senator John McCain, we notice that his stances on certain issues are beginning to mellow out to appeal to the more [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2008 under Finance Reform, Obama, Trade Policy.
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Bob Barr and the 2008 Election
Bob Barr recently announced his bid for Libertarian party candidate in the 2008. Despite the efforts of former senator Mike Gravel, Barr looks as if he will be the the nominee.
In 2004, Ralph Nader was said to have taken the election away from John Kerry and handed it to George W. Bush. Ross Perot won [...]
Posted: May 19th, 2008 under Economy, Uncategorized.
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McCain and Global Warming
McCain in not a Dubya clone when it come to his current views on global warming. He says that the US should adopt mandatory curbs on greenhouse emissions, and spur technological innovation in the field.
“The facts of global warming demand our urgent attention, especially in Washington,” he said, speaking at a Portland training facility [...]
Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Environmental Issues, McCain, Uncategorized.
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The Dead Can’t Vote?
Good question! We were wondering about poor Florence Steen’s quest for on absentee ballot for the SD June 3 primary to cast her vote for Hillary. Will it count?
Slate’s Explainer has the answer:
No. As dictated by a 2001 state law, the South Dakota Department of Health is responsible for furnishing the county auditors [...]
Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Clinton, Uncategorized.
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Our Good Friend, Ron Paul
Where has he been? Certainly not dropping out of the race. Much like a Republican version of Hillary Clinton (albeit with much less of a chance) Ron Paul is refusing to drop out of the race, despite the near impossible odds of winning. He is trudging towards the Republic Convention, and without being offered a [...]
Posted: May 12th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Who Will Be VP?
Now that Obama has more or less clinched the Democratic nomination, speculation on who he will choose as a running mate is rampant. One of the best articles that we’ve found is this one from the McClatchy Washington Bureau. In fact, this article does such a good job speculating on the possible choice, that we [...]
Posted: May 8th, 2008 under Obama, Uncategorized.
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Hillary’s Ship Is Sinking
So says Chadwick Matlin of Slate. He sees her now with a 2.5% chance to win.
Start with George McGovern pulling his support of Hillary. McGovern says she waged a valiant campaign, but now is the time for her to say good-bye.
She loaned herself $6.4 million last month and apparently the dollars haven’t been [...]
Posted: May 7th, 2008 under Clinton, Obama, Uncategorized.
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