Archive for February, 2008
Links Post - 2/28
Clinton has an edge in dealing with foreign policy.
The terrorist threat in America, when approached scientifically, appears overrated.
Hillary missed an important opportunity to try and swing the last two states.
Obama may not be reacting in the best way to praise by Farrakhan.
Best article today is about Obama’s growth in skill at debate.
Posted: February 28th, 2008 under News, Links Post.
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Corporations and Obama
I read through an analysis of the Obama campaign’s economics plan by a UBS Investment Research team earlier today.
Interestingly enough, they made a link between Obama’s “Fix Our Health Care Crisis” plan and potential profits for large corporations. The idea, in general, would be that smaller businesses would have an especially hard time competing against […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008 under Obama, Healthcare, Tax Policy.
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Did the “West Wing” Writers Have a Crystal Ball?
Is Barack Obama mimicking Matt Santos,(click to watch the clip) handsome, idealistic, minority candidate? No. The other way around. Four years ago, the West Wing writers consulted with David Axelrod, who was handling the Senate campaign of up and coming Barack Obama.
Santos was competing against politically savvy VP, Bob Russell. […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008 under Clinton, Obama, Campaign Strategy.
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Links Post 2/27
With all the negative media attention she receives, it may be worth it to ponder if the media wants her to lose.
McCain’s campaign is under scrutiny for the way it has handled its finances.
If the Democrats continue to fight amongst themselves, McCain will be left the winner.
The foreign policy difference between Obama and Clinton is […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008 under News, Links Post.
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Tobacc-whoa!
Who would’ve guessed that FDA regulation would be good for major tobacco companies? According to Dan Clifton of Strategas in this CNBC video (CNBC+ required) from the day of the Iowa Caucus, that may be the case.
In case you cannot view the video, the main idea is that under a Democratic administration, the FDA would […]
Posted: February 26th, 2008 under Clinton, Obama, McCain, Drugs, Tobacco.
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Links Post - 2/26
The ‘08 race is filled with exciting and alarming unknown factors.
Racial preferences in college admissions make a sticky situation for Barack Obama.
Clinton attacks on Obama keep getting wilder and crazier.
Those attacks raise an interesting question - how far will Hillary go to win?
John McCain’s support is mostly based on his handling of a grossly unpopular […]
Posted: February 26th, 2008 under News, Links Post.
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Swift Boats Lining Up
At Election Stocks our mission is to observe and describe what is happening. We wish to show how various election outcomes might affect the stock and bond markets, with an emphasis on individual issues.
While everyone writing at our site has a personal viewpoint, we try not to reveal that in our work. What […]
Posted: February 25th, 2008 under Clinton, Obama, McCain, Campaign Strategy.
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Obama Support from Scientists
Campaign watchers keep an eye on donations from those with corporate affiliations. Many feel that this provides insight into which businesses expect to benefit from a given election outcome.
In this same vein, it is interesting to note the contributions of people from certain professions. TheScientist.com recently reported that James Watson, the noted biologist, […]
Posted: February 25th, 2008 under Clinton, Obama, Richardson, Donations.
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Links Post - 2/25
Evangelical liberals do indeed exist, but oftentimes they remain quiet and off to the side.
Republicans have to prepare for the General Election so that their party won’t appear sexist or racist.
McCain and Obama must continue to feel like the more authentic candidate in order to gain their maximum support.
Some feel that Hillary needs to realize […]
Posted: February 25th, 2008 under News, Links Post.
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Links Post - 2/24
Ralph Nader has announced that he is running for president in 2008.
Superdelegates are an important factor and will determine how the Obama/Clinton race goes.
Huckabee ironically overstayed his welcome on a recent Saturday Night Live sketch.
McCain is very upset at the New York Times’ article that tried all too hard to prove a sexual relationship between […]
Posted: February 24th, 2008 under News, Links Post.
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