Freyith
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ELECTION 2012
Okay girls and boys, time for the Big Kahuna of this year's discussion topics--one that will affect all of us U.S. residents this year: the Congressional and of course, Presidential election of the 2012 cycle. Democrat 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama II, (former senator, D-IL), the incumbent, will be up against the winner of the Republican primary contest, of which the remaining candidates are second-generation, former state Governor and current businessman Mitt Romney (b. Michigan, fmr. Governor, R-MA), former senator of Pennsylvania Rick Santorum (R-PA), current Congressman of Texas' 14th district and former practicing medical physician Dr. Ron Paul, M.D. (R-TX), and former Congressman/Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and current private-sector lobbyist Newt Gingrich (R-GA). Also in play are all U.S. House of Representatives seats and a full one-third of United States Senate seats.
This thread will be for the discussion of the currently-evolving primary race as well as the general election and congressional races, as well as news items pertaining to them. Additionally, discussion of candidates' policies, statements, record, actions, debates, and other stances is also welcome here. This isn't a debate thread; it's a discussion thread. There is no imperative or idea in question. As such, it is requested that all posters in this thread exercise all due diligence in adhering to the rules of the board, remaining polite and civil, and refrain from engaging in outright attacks against each other. Similarly, no one is under any obligation to disclose their voting record or to encourage another from violating the right of a secret ballot, though volunteering such information is your choice.
With that said, have at it! Election season, whether you enjoy politics or not, is an exciting current event that brings out tons of interesting stories and related discussion topics. Predictions on the race, its developments, and the course of the national dialogue are highly encouraged.
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”
― Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father & 3rd President of the United States of America.
― Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father & 3rd President of the United States of America.