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President Obama Endorses Gay Marriage

By Samantha Leal | 05/09/2012 - 17:15 | 0 Comments

Today, President Obama announced his belief that “same-sex couples should be able to get married.” He is the first U.S. President to announce, at least publicly, his support for gay marriage, reports The New York Times....

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Election 2012: Who's More Likable?

By Viviana Hurtado | 05/04/2012 - 12:07 | 0 Comments

On Day 45 of the “Newt Death Watch” – a media-penned name coined while waiting for GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich to drop out – the former Speaker of the House announced in a short YouTube video that he was out of the running for President.  He thanked the “nearly” 180,000 people who donated to the campaign, the thousands who...

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Election 2012: El Record de Mitt Romney
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Election 2012: Based on His Record, Will You Vote for Mitt Romney?

By Viviana Hurtado | 02/23/2012 - 11:12 | 0 Comments

Mitt Romney’s main campaign message is “Restore America,” specifically by growing the U.S. economy and creating jobs.  He argues that he is the leader who can accomplish this goal because of his experience as a political and business leader.  So how did this Republican presidential nominee hopeful do when he ran a state, an Olympics, and a company?...

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Obama Rasies 4 Million for Reelection Campaign in California
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Obama Raises $4 Million for Reelection Campaign in California

By Jill Pankow | 02/17/2012 - 12:38 | 0 Comments

President Barack Obama had a full schedule recently as he wined and dined with prominent figures in California to raise support, and money, for his re-election campaign. After two days of fundraising with celebrities and business leaders in Southern California Obama was able to raise $4 million, according to...

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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Chair Democratic National Convention
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Chair Democratic National Convention

By Jill Pankow | 02/15/2012 - 15:39 | 0 Comments

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been chosen by the Democratic Party to chair the national convention this summer in Charlotte, North Carolina. Democrats hope that by choosing the Mexican American Mayor as chair Latinos will be encouraged to lend their support to Barack Obama, who the Democrats are expected to...

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Election 2012: President Obama’s Policy Report Card
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Election 2012: Can Barack Obama Run On His Record With Latino Voters?

By Viviana Hurtado | 02/15/2012 - 11:50 | 0 Comments

Is our country headed in the right direction?  That’s the question millions of voters are asking themselves. The answer will mean re-election--four more years--for Barack Obama or becoming a “one term” President if his still-to-be-named Republican challenger wins. We decided to take a look at the President’s major achievements and failures...

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Rick Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Embarrassing Romney
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Rick Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota - Embarrasses Romney

By Jill Pankow | 02/08/2012 - 14:11 | 0 Comments

Mitt Romney took the most recent blow in the political battle brewing between him and fellow Republican Rick Santorum. On Tuesday a sizable portion of the Republican electorate in the states of Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado rejected Romney in favor of his competitor according to the...

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Obama Campaign Returning $200,000 Tied To Mexican Fugitive
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Obama Campaign Returning $200,000 Tied To Mexican Fugitive

By Jill Pankow | 02/07/2012 - 14:24 | 0 Comments

President Barack Obama will have about $200,000 less in his campaign budget after reports surfaced that he will be returning contributions given to him by brothers of a Mexican casino owner who fled the U.S. on fraud and drug charges.

Carlos and Alberto Rojas Cardona of Chicago are the brothers of Juan Jose...

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