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Lincoln — our eternal president

More than any other president, Abraham Lincoln shapes our idealized conception of the presidency. That is, the commander-in-chief as an austere figure, burdened by the office, yet sternly resolved to finish the mission. Humble in origin, somber in humility, yet…

WWRD: What would Reagan do after Obama’s victory?

The Republican Party and the conservative movement in America have been brought to their current appalling state because they are full of people who endlessly praise Ronald Reagan while doing the opposite of what he taught and practiced. In fact,…

In Election Results, Rays Of Hope For Bipartisanship And Moderation

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg had an extremely successful election day, with a majority of the candidates and causes he supported emerging victorious. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) The result from last night’s election is more divided government and no indication…

Nor’easter to veer away from Sandy-ravaged Jersey Shore

How much can they take? Staten Islanders still digging out from superstorm Sandy now face a new weather threat. (AP) The Jersey Shore may have caught a break as a nor’easter that threatened to bring new flooding on the heels…

Obama campaign releases ad citing moral, Biblical background for administration policies

The Obama campaign on Saturday quietly released a web video featuring President Obama talking about his faith. The video includes various faith leaders describing how there is moral, even Biblical, backing for his policies on issues ranging from higher taxes…

Who are the voters who haven’t decided to vote for Obama or Romney?

Both the Obama and Romney campaigns are going to be focused on a select group of voters in the final two weeks until election day. They are operating under the assumption that minds can be changed in the last weeks…

Obama sums up second-term vision in campaign booklet

DELRAY, Fla. — President Obama began his final push and pitch to voters by unveiling a glossy 20-page booklet on his plan for a second term, after critics from both parties charged he needed to give more details on what…

Obama has continued Bush’s failed policies

Romney’s biggest missed opportunity in the second debate wasn’t on Libya – he’ll get to address that in depth in the third debate. It was on the question about how he would differ from Bush administration economic policies. It was…

Purr-fect ‘Pic for Pets’ app helps increase animal adoption

Looking to adopt a new pet? A new mobile app called “Pics for Pets” puts your directly in touch with animal shelters in your area. The app for iOS and Android devices was created by DoSomething.org to increase shelter animal…

Feathers ruffled, Big Bird stays in post-debate political spotlight

The debate wasn’t even brought to you by the letter “d” or #1″, but who knew a day after the first presidential debate that a famous bird on Sesame Street would still be a topic on the campaign trail, driving…