Posts Tagged ‘Democratic’

Democratic Convention Deadlock?

October 24th, 2009
Democratic Convention Deadlock?

Please someone win the Democratic presidential nomination! Terry McAuliffe totally changed the priamry scenario for the Democrats, even to the point of denying Michigan and Florida, so that Hillary, his queen be, could have it all wrapped up on Super Tuesday. Now what Terry? What a mess you’ve created, or is it Obama’s fault? » Read more: Democratic Convention Deadlock?

Republican Convention

October 15th, 2009
Republican Convention

The Democrats say Gustav is God sent. The Republicans are trying to take advantage of the situation by appearing more compassionate. George Bush learned from Katrina so he’s skipping his Monday night appearance at the Convention. McCain had talked about postponing the Convention but everyone knew THAT was not going to happen. Both parties are trying to make political gain from this presumed catastrophe. » Read more: Republican Convention

D-day Evasion. European Day Against the Death Penalty Controversy: Underlying Conflict and the Democratic Deficit

September 19th, 2009
D-day Evasion. European Day Against the Death Penalty Controversy: Underlying Conflict and the Democratic Deficit

1. Introduction

Twenty six to one – that was the result of voting over the establishment of a European Day against the Death Penalty during the September working meeting of EU justice ministers. Poland was the only opponent. Political conflict over the establishment of the Day is a more complex problem, than some commentators make the public believe. I argue that the actions of the controversial Kaczy?ski government should, i » Read more: D-day Evasion. European Day Against the Death Penalty Controversy: Underlying Conflict and the Democratic Deficit