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The article presents commentary on news events as of October 4, 2010. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski's consideration of running as an independent or write-in candidate after being defeated in the Republican Senate primary does not have the support of this article's author. The U.S. Small Business Lending Fund is viewed as reckless. Former Chicago, Illinois mayor Richard M. Daley is praised.

Focuses on the nomination of Linda Chavez as U.S. secretary of labor. Discussion of her political career during the administration of former President Ronald Reagan; Discovery that she employed an illegal immigrant; Opinion of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations on her views on labor; Withdrawal of her nomination.

This article presents an update on issues related to U.S. politics and government as of December 5, 1994. Analyst L. Brent Bozell III estimates that references to explosives were the most favored cliché among reporters writing on Republican politician Newt Gingrich. Eight women Democrat politicians lost their seats in the House of Representatives to seven Republicans and one fellow Democrat. There are two reasons why Mario Cuomo lost the New York governorship: one is that his weariness with his tenure has affected even his supporters; the second is that his political rival George Pataki has offered a clear agenda for tax cuts.

The article discusses issues related to the large number of competitive races in the U.S. Congress in the presidential election in 1992. It contends that in the year of 1993, the freshman class of Congress will be the largest since World War II. It tackles on the issue of redistricting and anti-incumbent sentiment following the retirement of dozens of incumbents. It also assesses several interesting races that involve several women politicians including Texas Republican Donna Peterson and California Democrat Anna Eshoo.

This article focuses on various political, social, and economic developments in different countries. Politician Anita Bryant would never win an election in San Francisco, California, where about 20 per cent of the population has been estimated to be homosexual. Many sections of the city have become gay enclaves. For the last few years India has been getting good monsoons and bumper crops. If this continues, they may sign an agreement related to wheat with the Soviet Union. A young Mexican American woman recently died as a result of a cheap abortion. She had crossed the border of Texas and paid $40 for the operation. She died shortly after her return to Texas.

The author discusses 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Before presidential candidate John McCain chose Palin as his vice president, her credentials made her look like an ideal political moderate, one who would not be too closely associated with president George W. Bush, but would still motivate the conservative base. After she was selected, the news media went into a frenzy about her and Democrats began attacking her credentials.

Focuses on Angela Merkel, a conservative who is challenging German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in the September 18, 2005 elections. The economic and political issues in Germany that are challenging the government; The impact of Germany's history on current social and postwar intellectual attitudes; View that self-pity has influenced German politics; Segments of German society who support and oppose Merkel, who grew up under Communism and joined its youth movement.

The article reflects on the political ambitions of former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton and her decision to run for the office of New York Senator as of July 2000. When her husband, Bill Clinton, became the U.S. President in 1993, Hillary was portrayed as the first First Lady with a real career and a degree from an Ivy League law school. During the President's impeachment trials, she made her decision to enter the Senate race. The author has a theory on why Hillary decided to run for the Senate, that it will provide her the opportunity for the escalating gala tributes, where important people convened to pay homage to her.

The article discusses a political race in Miami-Dade County, which includes the cities of Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and Little Havana and is 72 percent Hispanic. Various nominees in the race are discussed including Republican nominee Maria Elvira Salazar and Democratic nominee is Donna Shalala. Various issues in the campaign are discussed including jobs, the economy and immigration policy.

The article profiles American attorney and politician Kirsten Gillibrand. Topics discussed include how as of 2018 she is serving as a senator in New York State, her involvement with the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, including how she believes Christine Blasey Ford, who is accusing Kavanaugh of assault, and her involvement with the "Me Too" movement and her political associations with Former President Bill Clinton, who has faced many sexual misconduct allegations.

The article relates the background and political ambitions of Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy clan who might be a running mate for presidential candidate Al Gore in the 2000 elections. Kathleen is the first Kennedy woman who entered public service and the first to have lost a general election. She is perceived as friendly, humble, and thoroughly decent. Kathleen, in short, is a poster girl for good behavior. She ran for Congress in 1986 but had not been reared to consider herself a potential officeholder.

The article cautions U.S. Vice President Al Gore in selecting U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as possible vice-presidential running-mate in the 2000 elections. While Feinstein could clinched victory at her home state, as it holds the fifth of the electoral votes needed for victory, a minus factor to her candidacy would be her connection with China way back in 1985 as mayor of San Francisco. Since then, she remains an ardent apologetic of China's dismal human rights record and sham political leadership.

This article deals with independent candidate Pauline Hanson and her success in winning a seat in the Australian House of Representatives in March 1996. Hanson was a 41-year old shop proprietor at the time of the election in Ipswich, Queensland. In 1995, Hanson was chosen as a Liberal candidate, but was later disendorsed after refusing to withdraw her comment about aborigines in Australia. There were a number of factors that contributed to her victory. One of them is the fact that after 13 years of Labor government in Canberra, it was time for a change. Another possible factor would be her use of the Liberal tag after being disendorsed by the party. In the end, with the help of her political aid John Pasquarelli, Hanson became an instant nationally prominent figure.

It's an odd name, but one that we may all have to learn soon enough: Condoleezza. Her mother, a pianist, was thinking of the musical direction con dolcezza, or 'with [...]

The author discusses a 1938 speech titled “Are Women Human?” given to a women's society by English writer Dorothy L. Sayers. In her talk Sayers criticized identity politics, spoke dismissively of women college students who sought to emulate the behavior of male students, and observed that people complained about women in the British parliament who, like other members, voted with their party.

The author predicts on the life of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton after she lost in the Electoral College. He predicts that Clinton will be busy with her grandchildren. He adds that Clinton is less likely to run for national office again but she might seek a seat in the local office once the Democrats regain the control of the House.

The article considers the career of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, with a particular emphasis on the role luck played in it. The author notes that unfortunate circumstances surrounding Conservative party politician Sir Keith Joseph enabled her to gain leadership of that party. He also says Thatcher was fortunate to be Prime Minister during the U.S. Presidency of Ronald Reagan.

The article examines the career of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In the author's view, Clinton played a role in several of the failures of her husband Bill Clinton's first term as U.S. President, but made little contribution to his successes. The author opines that Hillary Clinton does not compare well to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who it is said dwarfs Clinton in her accomplishments.

The article provides a humorous discussion on former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her fictitious campaign to improve the conditions for prisoners such as herself inside the Sybil Brand Women's Correctional Institution. According to the article, Clinton vows to make a difference in the lives of fellow female prisoners if she is elected to the Inmate-Officer Council. The issues that affect women prisoners are examined, including jumpsuits and cable television.

The article discusses former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's decision to run for the America presidency in 2016, and it mentions how Clinton has managed to avoid making statements about her substantive views on political issues. According to the article, Clinton's Republican opponents should focus their attention on highlighting the problems associated with Clinton's political record. The U.S. economy since 1992 is examined, along with income inequality and the minimum wage.

The article discusses several reasons why it is likely that U.S. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will decide not to run for the New York Senate in 2000. It enumerates the possible consequences of a Clinton defeat in New York State such as the destruction of her own view of her relationship with President Bill Clinton. It also shows the weakness of her political campaign because she lacks the charisma of her husband. It criticizes her response to the decision of New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to cut off funding to the Brooklyn Museum of Art because of its decision to host exhibits that are offensive to Catholics.

The article suggests that U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore should choose Republican presidential candidate Elizabeth Dole as his running mate. Her poll statistics are good and her qualifications are competitive as those of the other candidates. There is a notion that Dole is running to play second to presidential candidate George W. Bush and that it is unlikely he would choose her to be his running mate. She would bring excitement to the presidential lineup because she is a political celebrity and because she is a woman.

The article recommends Elizabeth Dole as running mate of U.S. presidential candidate Bob Dole in 1996. The idea is based on the notion that the selection of a vice presidential candidate must be based on the candidate's contribution to the ticket. The wife of the presidential candidate possesses qualifications for the position such as her being a lawyer and her tenure as former Secretary of Transportation and Labor. She was also appointed as president of the American Red Cross and he possesses sufficient knowledge of public affairs.

The article assesses the impact of victory of Republican senatorial candidate Kay Bailey Hutchinson of Texas on Democratic senators up for re-election in the U.S. in 1994. Her victory have shown that Republicans unite economic and social conservatives under a party platform. Her candidacy has eliminated any chances for Ross Perot's political campaign to succeed in Texas. Her campaign against every policies of U.S. President Bill Clinton has proven effective and acceptable. By taking the Democrats head-on on health care issues, she have shown that Democrats' monopoly of the issue has greatly diminished. In the end, Hutchison's victory has demonstrated that the Republicans with an effective party organization can win without resorting to racial differences that characterize their opponents.

The article criticizes the appointment of Kim Campbell to head Canada's Progressive Conservative Party and eventually Prime Minister. It argues that she is not particularly known for conservative issues but on issues most identified with liberal tendencies like expansion of the rights of homosexuals and diminishing those of gun-owners and men accused of rape. It asserts that Campbell's Conservative Party could be threatened by Quebec's French nationalist Bloc Québecois and the right-wing Reform Party, the federal Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party.

The article focuses on the candidacy of Democrat Carol Moseley Braun for Illinois' seat in the U.S. Senate in the 1992 election. Braun's candidacy resembles more of a spectacle than a political contest. On the other side is the comical Republican opponent, Rich Williamson, who has proven weak on core issues such as abortion. And of course, in this spectacle, Braun is deemed the protagonist with a most likely title of a would-be first African American Democratic senator and the would-be first African American senator ever.

This article considers the rise of women political candidates for the U.S. elections in 1992. Since Senator Al Dixon was defeated by Carol Mosely Braun in the Illinois Democratic primary, 1992 has been dubbed as the Year of the Women. The primary idea behind the political trend is that women in the U.S. intend to exact vengeance for the treatment of Anita Hill by a male-dominated Capitol Hill. It is true that there are more women political candidates for congressional office in 1992 than usual, but what has the press all aflutter is the rise of liberal Democratic women candidates. Part of the reason behind this trend is the different ways Democratic and Republican women campaign.

Reports on politician Jeane Kirkpatrick's confirmation that she had "firmly decided" not to enter in the Republican presidential race. Implications of Kirkpatrick's decision on the Republican Party; Highlights of Kirkpatrick's political career; Evaluation of Kirkpatrick's qualifications as a presidential candidate.

The article discusses former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's stated support for same-sex marriage. The author notes that some believe Clinton was never against same-sex marriage despite having claimed to be while a candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2008. If true, the author contends, this would make Clinton a liar and and a hypocrite.

The article presents an opinion on the qualifications of Nancy Pelosi, the newly elected United States Speaker of the House of Representatives. A discussion of Pelosi's views, attitudes, and political behavior is presented. An interview with Pelosi, which was conducted by Lesley Stahl of CBS's television show "60 Minutes" is discussed.

The article criticizes the credibility and character of U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton in relation to her plan to run for the New York State senate in 1999. The book "The Intimate Hillary," by Lucinda Franks features fibs and reversals. Clinton usually defends her husband when asked about her marriage. She criticizes what she calls the vast right-wing conspiracy to unseat President Bill Clinton. Franks views her decision to run for the state senate position as her way of improving the balance of power in her marriage.

The article presents an essay on the political philosophy of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and conservatism chosen by a panel of judges as the winner of a competition sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The author discusses the principles of order, justice and freedom aimed at illuminating the political philosophy of Thatcherism. The principle of order, in Thatcher's vision would shape and maintain the civil social order. Her vision of justice emanates from a solid Methodist upbringing of equality. Finally, freedom in the Thatcherite tenet means the right of individuals and nations to self-determination.

The article praises the political aloofness, distinct style and grace that epitomize first ladies in the U.S. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis exemplifies these attributes. In life and in death, Kennedy Onassis is dignity personified. This distinct stature is shared by former Prime Minister, and now Lady Margaret Thatcher who commands respect even from the most brutish media. Contrast it to U.S. first lady Hillary Clinton who failed to give an explanation when asked about her supposed affair with the late Vince Foster.

The article laments the demise of Republican political strategist Ed Rollins with his admission that Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Todd Whitman spent $500,000 in bribe money to keep African American clergy from persuading their faithful to vote for Democrats. Rollins should have been reminded, if he has forgotten, that such tactics is a known practice in New Jersey politics. His only remiss is uttering the obvious about the nature of protected groups, in this case the clergy, who succumb to political pressure. But the Republican candidate also commits herself to the controversy by associating with the clergy, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

The article presents a reflection of the editor on the traditional belief in Santa Claus among children in the U.S. By way of a fictitious reply from U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton, the author criticizes the feminist undertone in explaining the value of a Santa Claus in a Democratic-dominated government. Clinton, in her response, would have propounded the gender identity of Santa Claus. She would have thought that the illustration of Santa Claus as a jolly fat man, in red suit and a white beard are patriarchal conditioning. The First Lady, in neither confirming nor denying the existence of Santa Claus, would have exhorted her husband's agenda to the American people.

Focuses on Great Britain's politician Margaret Thatcher with reference to her policies. Reference to Thatcher's recommendations for action against Serbia and bombing of the military encampments engaged in ethnically cleansing Bosnia-Herzegovina; Observation that Thatcher's interests are in matters of quite urgent concern to her countrymen and to Europe.

Presents letters to editor William F. Buckley on a variety of issues. Political correctness in the Christian church; Liberal female politicians in Texas; Choice of Mikhail Gorbachev as the "Man of the Decade" by "Time" magazine.

Focuses on U.S. politician Jeane Kirkpatrick's visit to Managua, Nicaragua. Role of Kirkpatrick in popularizing the case against Sandinistas while she was at the United Nations; Kirkpatrick's belief that there is a possibility that the Sandinistas would abide by the proposed ceasefire.

Discusses issues related to politics and government as of November 1987. Challenges for Ilona Staller or Cicciolina, a stripteaser who won a place in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome for campaigning topless; Proposals to intensify anti-smoking pressure in West Germany.

Comments on the progress and achievements of women politicians in the United States. Increase of number of women candidates in 1986; Effectiveness of women candidates in raising campaign funds; Average political experience of women in politics.

This article presents news briefs related to world politics. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, one of the two women prime ministers as 1977 rolled in, staked all on an election, and lost. Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan, two Irish women who have led demonstrations for peace in recent months, were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. It was reported that in 1977, the Soviet Union replaced the U.S. as the world's largest overseas broadcaster. Canada and Italy outranked the rest of the industrialized world in the number of days lost to strikes and lockouts, with an average of more than two days per worker.

Comments on the entry of U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith into the New Hampshire Republican primary in 1964. Establishment of the political covenant between female and male voters to select male candidate only; Impact of the entry of Smith on New Hampshire votes.

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Dolores Ibarruri, R I P THIS WAS a particularly fitting historical moment for Dolores Ibarruri to pass from the midst of the living at age 93. It may well have [...]