Amanda Winkler

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  Jan 6, 2012

  Presidential Candidates Lack Military Service and Voters Don't Care

  In August presidential candidate Rick Perry, who previously served in the Air Force, suggested that a truly dedicated president of the U.S. would have served in the military. Although it is evident with Perry’s current low poll numbers that military service alone is not enough, it does beg the question of how much an emphasis voters place on a candidate’s past military career.

• Jan 6, 2012

  GOP Front-Runners: Their Track Record on Health Care

  For the time being, the GOP primary race appears to be down to two candidates: Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney. With the repeal of President Obama’s health care overhaul on the minds of many conservative voters, it’s important to look at where both candidates stand on the issue, where they have possibly fumbled on the issue in the past, and what they hope to achieve with it in the future.

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  Jan 5, 2012

  Similarities Between Reagan Conservatives and Libertarians

  Conservatives and libertarians have many differences in ideologies, especially when it comes to foreign policy. However, the two schools of thought are more intertwined and more similar than one may think.

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  Jan 5, 2012

  Santorum Sees Fundraising Spike After Iowa Surge

  After a successful showing in the Iowa caucuses, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum is seeing a surge in political donations that will aid him in his quest to derail former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s bid for the presidency.

• Jan 4, 2012

  Iowa Caucus: What's Next for Candidates Who Lost

  The Iowa caucus results did not produce a clear winner as Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney pulled ahead of former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum by only eight votes. However, it did produce clear losers and it’s time to take a look at what a poor finish in Iowa means for Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and Texas Congressman Ron Paul.

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  Jan 4, 2012

  Bachmann Drops Out, Says Faith in God Is Unshakeable

  Minnesota Congresswoman and once presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann held a press conference Wednesday in West De Moines, Iowa, announcing that she will “stand aside” and not seek the presidency after a poor showing in the state’s caucus.

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  Jan 4, 2012

  Romney Squeaks by Santorum in Iowa by Only 8 Votes

  In what will probably be the closest Republican race in history, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney edged out former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum by a scant eight votes to win the Iowa caucuses.

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  Jan 3, 2012

  OWS Course Offered at Columbia University

  Columbia University in New York is offering a new class this spring semester in which students will be required to take part in the social movement known as Occupy Wall Street that swept the nation this past fall.

• Jan 3, 2012

  Court Rules Both Lesbian Partners Have Parental Rights

  The 5th District Court of Appeal has overruled a circuit judge in Brevard County, Fla., and has determined that both partners of a newly separated lesbian couple have parental rights over their young daughter.

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  Jan 2, 2012

  Obama Criticized for Signing Controversial Defense Bill

  President Obama signed into law a controversial $662 billion military funding bill titled the National Defense Authorization Act on New Year’s Eve.