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Clinton tells Democrats to unite behind Obama

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Hillary Rodham Clinton closed the book on her 2008 presidential bid with an emphatic plea for the party to unite behind Barack Obama.
Now the Democratic convention spotlight turns to her husband, as former President Bill Clinton takes to the prime-time television stage Wednesday evening. He is expected to launch attacks on the Republican’s presumptive presidential […]

‘Incalculable loss’ — US Rep. Tubbs Jones mourned

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Tributes from political allies and even one-time enemies came pouring in for Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a trailblazer whose energy and outspokenness made her one of Congress’ most dynamic leaders.
Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, died Wednesday evening after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. […]

Election a study in U.S. patriotism

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The U.S. presidential election presents a sharp contrast between two types of patriotism: John McCain stands as a war hero. His rival Barack Obama calls Americans back to the can-do spirit of the nation’s founders.In November the candidates will find out which style appealed more to voters in this time of war and economic uncertainty.
Unlike […]

Zimbabwe talks to stretch beyond deadline: SAfrica

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Zimbabwe’s rival parties were likely to miss Monday’s deadline to conclude power-sharing talks, a South African official said, as the two sides met for negotiations over the country’s crisis.
Discussions would likely stretch several days beyond the two-week deadline set by Zimbabwe’s ruling party and opposition, said Mukoni Ratshitanga, spokesman for South African President Thabo Mbeki, […]

Would you vote for Condoleeza Rize?

Friday, October 26th, 2007

1. Absolutely!!
2. No. The President needs to be intelligent and powerful enough not to be a puppet.
3. Nope.
4. Oh my god no. She is the freakiest person I ever heard of. She makes absolutely no sense when she talks. She speaks in that government speak and does not make any sense. Have I mentioned she […]

How do lawyers choose jurors?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Attorneys choose jurors by using a system known as voir dire. This is where each side of a case has the opportunity to ask questions of the jurors to determine who would not be suited to serve on this case due to underlying biases. This is where the differences between federal and state court arise. […]