Sep 18

Romney video, Libya parts of an Election 2012 Autumn Surprise?



Posted 9 months, 4 days ago.

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The Libya crisis and the Romney campaign video are taking the Obama-Romney race in a different direction. But fall campaign surprises are hardly new—as are leaked private campaign meetings.



Sep 14

Electoral College tie becomes a growing possibility



Posted 9 months, 8 days ago.

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The chances of a tied presidential election in the Electoral College seem as remote as the odds of the Titanic hitting an iceberg. But there are at least six scenarios that could drive the Obama-Romney contest into overtime.



Sep 13

Social media as a part of Middle East discontent



Posted 9 months, 9 days ago.

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Rioting in at least three countries in the Middle East and North Africa is the latest result of the global impact of social media as a game changer in the region.



Sep 12

Eight counties that could swing the presidential election



Posted 9 months, 10 days ago.

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Modern presidential campaigns target voters down to the county levels, and this fall, it looks like eight counties could swing the battleground states that will decide the November election.



Sep 11

Guantanamo debate rages 11 years after 9/11



Posted 9 months, 11 days ago.

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The U.S. government’s role in the detention and trial of alleged terrorists at its Guantanamo Bay naval base is still under debate on the 11th anniversary of the attacks.