It’s the same ole same ole, sound-bites and finger pointing as to who can solve the mortgage crisis plaguing American homeowners During an election year it’s harder than usual to separate the malarkey from the earnestness of the politicians on this matter

While I went out on a long limb to suggest that Rudy Giuliani may be the best running mate for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, I am at a loss to guess who would run with whom on the Democratic ticket The highly competitive race between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama has had more than its share of drama — and more than its share of barbs that will only help a Republican deflate the credibility of the eventual nominee

A young King Juan Carlos helped steer Spain from a dictatorship to a modern democracy after he came to the throne some 32 years ago, and his achievements include defending the fledgling democracy in 1981 from an attempted coup Once popular and regarded as a man of the people, recent times have been more troubling for the king as political groups on both the left and right have called for an end to the Spanish monarchy

Every day, I am am bombarded by the ever-present drivel that we call "news" in this country By the time my head hits a wrinkled, unintentionally drool-stained pillow, my mind is awash in opinion, conjecture, and a range of commentary that is inexcusably vast

The complexity of the human heart allows us to hope for something and to expect that we will be disappointed in it at the same time, to maintain ideals, and believe that they will never be realized at the same time Holding these dual views defines the nature of disillusionment – the profound sense that one's most cherished hopes will not materialize in one's lifetime or in the space of time in which the heart feels things should or must happen

I am not on the inside of any presidential campaign, but I consider myself to be a good student of politics And as a writer, I have the luxury of going against the grain on campaigns and issues

Even though Barack Obama has only served in national office for three years, his ability to, as State Sen Donne Trotter, a Democrat, says, be "a quick read, a quick study" compensates for the lack of experience

On March 13, 2008 Rudy Giuliani pitched in for McCain who had to go vote in the senate Rudy headlined a $1000 a plate luncheon for McCain saying that he believed that the Republicans could win Pennsylvania

The answer to that question can be found in the historical record From September 23, 1953 to July 7, 1954,Sühbaataryn Yanjmaa acted as Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Great Khural of Mongolia making her the first women political ruler in contemporary history (except for queens)

McCain’s anger is well known, but it’s understanding what led to it that really helps you predict where it might take him Similarly, we are all familiar with Hillary’s do-anything-to-win persona, but only when we learn what fuels it can we understand its power and, therefore, her ultimate fate

Why am I writing an article about Barack Obama I am known for being a multidimensional communication specialist, with a focus on healing with spirit, divine wisdom and love

The media has passed enough judgment on former New York governor Elliott Spitzer and I agree with the pundits on all sides; there's no possible defense for his extracurricular behavior and he is not above the law But these past events show that we must consider the behavior that we expect from our elected officials in their public, and sometimes private, lives

Once again our leaders in the Bush administration have shown how little we are protected If they can’t even protect the private passport records of our presidential candidates how can we expect them to stop the bomb in the shopping mall, the suitcase nuke coming across the southern board or the millions of containers that arrive at our ports everyday – unexamined

If my party does not come to a fair decision which is inclusive to Florida and Michigan – I will no longer consider myself a member of the Democratic Party Even thought I was raised a Democrat and raised my children as Democrats – I will turn my back on the party of my birth

The situation in Thailand reminds me the old saying “be careful what you ask for you may just get it” In September of 2006, Thailand went through a military coup

Zimbabwe’s defining moment In 2 weeks time, on March 29, 2008, Zimbabweans have a chance to stop their suffering by rejecting the dictatorship in favor of a new dawn in the way they want the affairs of Government to be conducted While local Government and legislative elections are also very important, the most crucial elections will be that for the Presidency

Are both of you crazy If you both keep up the gender and race issues, you just might as well hold the door open for President McCain as he moves into the White House

The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword But is the idea of change really so new

In December 2008, Mike Huckabee's campaign had to do something to get ahead of Mitt Romney The campaign aids urged a negative attack ad campaign to which Mike Huckabee reluctantly agreed

The main dominant figures in today's elections that will define the following president in America history are Hillary Clinton from New-York and Barack Obama from Illinois According to the latest results of votes Clinton won in 3 states: New-Hampshire, Nevada and Michigan , but Obama in Iowa and in the South Carolina