Politics

Obama Jolted Crowd in Connecticut Campaign; Joe Visconti Dropped Out of Race

Rubi Valdez   | Nov 03, 2014 11:02 AM EST

President Barrack Obama fired up the crowd in his visit in Connecticut to campaign for Democrat candidate Governor Dannel Malloy Sunday, while independent challenger Joe Visconti dropped out of the race. read more

Democrats, Republicans Make Final Closing Arguments before November 4th D-Day

Rubi Valdez   | Nov 03, 2014 07:00 AM EST

Hardly two days short of the U.S. 2014 midterms, Democratic and GOP candidates made their final closing arguments on Sunday, with early polls showing figures more favorable to Republican hopefuls. read more

A Republican Win On Tuesday Will Be Favorable To CIA

Christl Leong   | Nov 03, 2014 10:59 AM EST

A Republican-led Senate will likely have a better partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency than a Democratic-led one, which has currently been wrangling with the two agencies over data spying and compliance to congressional oversight. read more

Republican Party Vows Less Gridlock If They Gain Senate Majority

Christl Leong   | Nov 03, 2014 07:37 AM EST

Republicans have vowed to bring an end to the legislative impasse that has plagued Washington for years if they gain a Senate majority on the midterm elections. read more

Grassroots Politicking Ups Stake In North Carolina U.S. Senate Race

Christl Leong   | Nov 03, 2014 07:00 AM EST

The North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican Rep. Thom Tillis has been locked at a virtual dead heat. But door-to-door campaigning during the home stretch could determine the outcome of the race. read more

Obama Makes Final Campaign Effort Sunday For Midterm Elections

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 03, 2014 10:45 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama made his final campaign run on Sunday, stopping by Connecticut and Pennsylvania and helping the Democrats running in the upcoming midterm elections. read more

FCC Hybrid Plan Receives Harsh Criticism

David Curry   | Nov 02, 2014 11:39 AM EST

The FCC hybrid plan for net neutrality has a little bit for everyone to like, but it isn't making any side happy. read more

HK Protesters Angry at HSBC's Laura Cha for Comparing Pro-Democracy Demand to Slave Emancipation

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 01, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

A quote by Laura Cha, board member of HSBC Holdings, comparing the demand of protester in Hong Kong for democracy, has angered residents and led thousands of demonstrators to sign an online petition to denounce her remarks. read more

HK Protesters Angry at HSBC's Laura Cha for Comparing Pro-Democracy Demand to Slave Emancipation

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 01, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

A quote by Laura Cha, board member of HSBC Holdings, comparing the demand of protester in Hong Kong for democracy, has angered residents and led thousands of demonstrators to sign an online petition to denounce her remarks. read more

Sen. Mary Landrieu Insists Race and Gender Affecting Her Re-Election

Christl Leong   | Nov 01, 2014 12:20 AM EDT

Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu is holding her ground on remarks she made earlier this week implying that race and gender play a role in Louisiana voters' dislike for President Barack Obama and in her struggle for a re-election bid in the state. read more

Obama Rallies For Michaud In Maine, Keeps Low Profile

Christl Leong   | Oct 31, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

President Barack Obama headed to Maine Thursday to rally for Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mike Michaud, even as he tries to avoid saddling fellow-party members with more baggage over his plummeting performance ratings. read more

Richard Berman's Energy Industry Speech Advocating Underhanded Tactics Secretly Taped

Christl Leong   | Oct 31, 2014 07:18 AM EDT

Prominent political consultant Richard Berman's speech that offered advice on how to get around anti-oil and gas industry groups through exploitation methods was secretly taped, according to a New York Times report published on Friday. read more

FCC To Push For Reclassification Of Broadband Under Common Carriers

David Curry   | Oct 31, 2014 09:14 AM EDT

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler might be looking to reclassify broadband as a common carriers' service, meaning broadband providers will have to work together and cannot have behind-the-scenes deals. read more

Iowa Senate Election 2014: Joni Ernst And The Tea Party Revival

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 31, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Coming from behind and catapulting into political stardom in a matter of months, Joni Ernst, the Republican candidate for the Iowa Senate seat who is pitted against Democrat Rep. Bruce Braley, is now hailed as the harbinger of the Tea Party’s revival. read more

Burkina Faso President Refuses To Step Down Amid Violent Clashes

Christl Leong   | Oct 30, 2014 11:09 PM EDT

Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on Thursday announced plans to stay on as head of an interim government until after the elections amid demands from opposition to immediately step down. read more

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