Tag Archive 'politics'

A Lesson from Politics

Posted by nathan on 25 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Town Council, thoughts on life.

I know, I haven’t been posting much lately. Instead, I’m made the switch from blogging to micro-blogging, i.e., twittering. At twitter, I post multiple, brief updates every day as to how I’m doing or what’s going on at the moment. I encourage you to join twitter and start following me, and I’ll keep an eye [...]

Obama to Palin: You are ‘still a pig’?

Posted by nathan on 10 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: random.

Have you heard about what Barack Obama said yesterday? Here’s a little background. Last week at the Republican National Convention, Sarah Palin said this: What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? (pause) Lipstick. And then yesterday, Obama said this: The other side, suddenly, they’re saying ‘we’re for change too’. Now think [...]

Governor Daniels has Massive Lead in Latest Poll

Posted by nathan on 05 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: random.

The latest Howey-Guage poll shows Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels with a commanding lead over his challenger. Interestingly, My Man Mitch received the nod from 24% of democrat voters polled. [source]

How Green Can Indiana Get?

Posted by nathan on 06 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: random., thoughts on life.

Article from the Sound Bend Tribune: How green can Indiana get?

This Week’s Poll: Hillary Clinton–>Dropping Out?

Posted by nathan on 09 May 2008 | Tagged as: polls, random.

This week’s poll question is of political nature (I am an elected official, so it’s only natural!). So when do you think Hillary Clinton will drop out of her bid to win the Democratic nomination? This poll closes the evening of May 13, so vote soon!

Obama v. Clinton

Posted by nathan on 28 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: random.

Mrs. Clinton has all but already lost the Democratic nomination (unless the Super Delegates decide to change the people’s vote), so why is she still fighting? A recent poll showed Clinton and Obama’s continued fight is severing the Democratic Party. Is this good for the dems? And here in NE Indiana, Clinton will be here [...]

Iowa Caucus: Huckabee, Romney, Clinton, Obama, Guilliani and Ron Paul

Posted by nathan on 03 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: random.

Tonight Iowa hosts its caucuses, where that state will largely determine the rest of the election year. On the Republican side, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck. On the Democratic side, it’s Billary Clinton and Barack Obama, with Johnathan Edwards a somewhat distant third. Nationwide Republican frontrunner Former New York hard-nosed mayor Rudy Guilliani [...]

Best Political Ad of All Time: Mike Huckabee

Posted by nathan on 19 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: random.

This political ad for Mike Huckabee is hands-down the best ad I’ve ever seen. My brother Adam, in particular, will find great enjoyment from watching this political ad. Don’t cross Chuck.

R3: Republican Rally Recap

Posted by nathan on 26 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: Town Council, random.

Last night was the DeKalb Country Republican Rally, and it was my first time at such an event. It was good to network with people, and I reconnected with several people I hadn’t seen or talked to in quite a while, including, Marilyn Gearhart (Auburn City Council), my 11th grade math teacher, (if I remember [...]

Ron Paul, Major Media Push and National Recongnition

Posted by nathan on 26 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: random.

Interesting developments have been happening on the Ron Paul front. If you’re not aware, Paul has raised over $5 million in Q3 of 2007, and currently has 5.4 million on hand. Today the New York Times reports Paul is preparing to spend that money on a major media push in New Hampshire–where 45% of voters [...]

Huckabee on Evolution

Posted by nathan on 31 Aug 2007 | Tagged as: random.

Governor Mike Huckabee on Evolution (quite interesting): (2:14) source: Perry Noble NOTE: this is not an endorsement for or against any particular candidate.