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Grand Slam Quest Over for Serena Williams

Today the sun has set on a quest for a Grand Slam title. Serena Williams, the world number one, and perennial favorite was upset in dramatic fashion. The giant slayer, if you will, was Italian Roberta Vinci who brought the …

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The Real Issue Behind on Air Murders

 

America is in a high state of emergency as senseless killings continue to rise. The tragic murder of Alison Parker and Adam Ward by former colleague Bryce Williams, as he was known on air, has captured the attention of …

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The Failure of Those We Trust

There has been a lot of talk about the fiscal cliff lately and the budget negotiations that are going on in Congress. Something that is less talked about though is the reform in the filibuster that Senate Democrats are trying …

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What time of year is it?

It’s crazy to me that it is almost Thanksgiving already. Usually I wait all year for the holidays to come around and then this year it is as though they have just been sprung upon me. I think this is …

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It’s over so now the work can begin

Working on this campaign has been one of the best years of my life. The people I have met, the things I have learned, the events I have been a part of, and the late late nights are all things …

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Oh how the time flies when you’re fighting for what you believe in

Time is flying by, and with only seventeen and a half days left in this election I can’t believe that it’s almost over. I have been involved in the 2012 re-election effort for almost a year and a half now …

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The dilemma of debates

With all of the hype around the Presidential debates lately I have been thinking about the impact that they really have on the public. There are a multitude of political speeches, appearances, and events that have been going on for …

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Do you want to make a difference? Register to vote!

Florida’s October 9th voter registration deadline is fast approaching and spreading the word has not only been critical in the past few months, but it is proving even more critical in these last few days. From having registered many voters …

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Here come the debates (and we’re holding you accountable)!

Not only is the election quickly approaching, with only 39 days to go, but the first Presidential debates start next week. There is so much anticipation around them and most of this is coming from correspondents in the media. The …

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The Necessary Evil of Advertising in Politics

When it starts to get closer to election season most people can’t wait for it to be over so they don’t have to see the political advertisements anymore. Whether they are on television, radio, or the internet, they are everywhere. …

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