Recent Politics Blog Posts

Don't Forget to Vote!

by Pattie Hughes

04 Nov 2008 03:28 PM

Regardless of who you are supporting, this election has been interesting, to say the least. People are engaged in the process, following the coverage and learning about the background and policies proposed by these two very different men.

The Confessions of a Pro-Life, Right Wing Conservative, Part 1

by Valorie Delp

02 Nov 2008 06:11 AM

The other day Pattie wrote an article asking (or really telling us) that there are Christians on both sides of the fence and being liberal or conservative doesn't a Christian make. What has ensued is an interesting conversations therein in her comments section.

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians?

by Pattie Hughes

31 Oct 2008 09:57 AM

Good Christians should vote Republican. You hear this statement all the time from Christian people when asked why they voted for the president and other Republican candidates. We've seen it from time to time in our own forums.

Obama's Education Plan

by Pattie Hughes

30 Oct 2008 05:16 PM

As a mother of four and a certified teacher, the education plans of the candidates are always a big subject with me. This is a concern for families around the country as well. Barack Obama has come out with a three point plan to reform and improve education in the United States.

The Candidates On Television

by Pattie Hughes

29 Oct 2008 07:16 PM

Tonight, both presidential candidates were seen by millions of voters on television. One paid about three million dollars for the airtime and the other got it for free. Barack Obama's special aired on seven networks and cable television stations at eight o'clock.

Is Obama's Tax Plan Socialism?

by Pattie Hughes

29 Oct 2008 01:44 PM

The candidates' tax plans have gotten attention during the debates, in stump speeches and in campaign ads. Trying to understand the plans from commercials and sound bites is difficult.

Obama's Health Care Plan

by Pattie Hughes

25 Oct 2008 08:09 PM

In the closing days of the election, we will attempt to cover as many issues as possible and the candidates' plans regarding pressing issues. One issue that is pressing for many American families is health care.

How Far is Too Far in Support of a Candidate?

by Pattie Hughes

24 Oct 2008 12:22 PM

Whether you support Barack Obama or John McCain, we all want our candidate to win. People are engaged in the process this year and have been doing their part to bring attention to their candidate.

What's Up With Joe?

by Pattie Hughes

17 Oct 2008 06:21 PM

"Joe", the 2008 equivalent of John Q. Public, has dominated some of the rhetoric in the current presidential campaign. The idea is that "Joe" is the every man, or the common guy. Where did this come from and is it an effective strategy? The first Joe we heard about was Joe Six Pack.

VP Picks, Judgement, and "Cronyism"

by Valorie Delp

16 Oct 2008 05:39 AM

The other day, Pattie wrote an excellent article asking about whether or not the candidates' choice for Vice President demonstrated the type of judgment we'll see for their future political picks. I think it's a valid question and one that should be explored further.



Recent Blog Comments
 
lavatea says...

"I am coming into this discussion late, but I found this blog yesterday and feel compelled to comment."

In The Confessions of a Pro-Life, Right Wing Conservative, Part 1

Valorie Delp says...

"Hey I just found out Billy Graham is a Democrat!"

In Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians?


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