Newt Gingrich
Despite law, some new Americans may not get voting support they need
Under the Voting Rights Act, any legal jurisdiction with at least 5 percent of its population speaking something other than English as a foreign language must provide ballots and voting support in that language, as well as English. But, whether intentionally or inadvertently, many jurisdictions are ignoring that requirement.
Recent gas price rise causes a stir in the Presidential Race
The price of gasoline is on the rise, and so is debate on fenergy solutions. In a recent campaign advertisement, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich blamed the Obama administration’s “anti-gas” policies. However, the President remains firm in his belief in a need to invest in alternative energy sources.
Political scientist calls ‘contested’ GOP convention possible, but unlikely
You may have heard of brokered conventions, but what you mean might better be described as a ‘contested’ convention. And one political scientist says this year’s Republican convention is shaping up to possibly be a contested one — but it’s still not likely.
Can Santorum hang on against Romney and the Super PAC funding?
The air of inevitability behind the Mitt Romney campaign is slowly leaking away. But while he’s having trouble, he still has more money and better organization than any of his opponents. Can Rick Santorum be the true alternative to Romney, or will he whither under the weight of Super PAC-funded attacks.