Many have been speculating about the probability of a non-republican senator being elected into the South Dakota senate, which does not happen often as South Dakota is largely Republican. However the article found at the following link: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/senate/sd/south_dakota_ senate_rounds_vs_weiland-4091.html puts all of these claims to rest. The article provides that the race is between three main candidates: Rounds, Weiland and Pressler. This means that the likely winner will only need roughly 40% of the votes. The poles listed on the site state that Mike Rounds has won the hearts of 42% of Americans as of October 26th.
I do agree with the conservatives strategies of Republicans, so if Mike Rounds truly supports these ideals I definitely hope that the information of this site is accurate.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
A Big Budget
The article by Mark Trumbull provides a shocking statistic for its readers. Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis have been on pace to spend over 100 million dollars in ad campaigns to win the hearts of North Carolina. This would be the most expensive race in senate history. The candidates have already spent 11 million dollars themselves and 70 million has been spent by their sponsors. They are already approaching the previous North Carolina record of 77.3 million set by Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren.
The race is neck-in-neck therefore the candidates view the ludicrous ad campaigning as necessary. They are spending the ads in order to inform the citizens of the faults of their running mates and their own accomplishments.
I can only hope that the ads produced by these sponsorships and spending contain true information.
All of the above information is found at the following link:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2014/1021/North-Carolina-on-track-to-have-costliest-Senate-race-ever
The race is neck-in-neck therefore the candidates view the ludicrous ad campaigning as necessary. They are spending the ads in order to inform the citizens of the faults of their running mates and their own accomplishments.
I can only hope that the ads produced by these sponsorships and spending contain true information.
All of the above information is found at the following link:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2014/1021/North-Carolina-on-track-to-have-costliest-Senate-race-ever
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Who Are We to Judge?
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/14/world/vatican-backtrack-gays/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
The Vatican recently published a statement which enticed a positive outlook on homosexuals. The statement made was that "Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community. Are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities? Often they wish to encounter a church that offers them a welcoming home. Are our communities capable of providing that, accepting and valuing their sexual orientation, without compromising Catholic doctrine on the family and matrimony?" This statement is not an official declaration, but the concept of the statement is highly controversial in the Church and is being debated by many officials. Many conservative Catholics view the statement to lack solid foundation in Sacred Scripture. However, Pope Francis continues to truly mimmick the life of Christ by being an example of a simpithizer to sinners when he states "Who am I to judge?"
The world responds to this story in a variety of ways. Some will view the Vatican as falling to the values of a secular world. Many liberals support the statement of the Vatican to recognize the Homosexual community, but most will come to recognize the Vatican showing interest in caring for the oppressed.
I believe that the Vatican will continue to clarify on this topic until the conclusion will be made that will show less prejudice on homosexuals, all Catholics will be reminded that who are they to judge. However, I believe there is more clarification to come on the "gifts and qualities homosexuals can offer to the Christian community.
The Vatican recently published a statement which enticed a positive outlook on homosexuals. The statement made was that "Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community. Are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities? Often they wish to encounter a church that offers them a welcoming home. Are our communities capable of providing that, accepting and valuing their sexual orientation, without compromising Catholic doctrine on the family and matrimony?" This statement is not an official declaration, but the concept of the statement is highly controversial in the Church and is being debated by many officials. Many conservative Catholics view the statement to lack solid foundation in Sacred Scripture. However, Pope Francis continues to truly mimmick the life of Christ by being an example of a simpithizer to sinners when he states "Who am I to judge?"
The world responds to this story in a variety of ways. Some will view the Vatican as falling to the values of a secular world. Many liberals support the statement of the Vatican to recognize the Homosexual community, but most will come to recognize the Vatican showing interest in caring for the oppressed.
I believe that the Vatican will continue to clarify on this topic until the conclusion will be made that will show less prejudice on homosexuals, all Catholics will be reminded that who are they to judge. However, I believe there is more clarification to come on the "gifts and qualities homosexuals can offer to the Christian community.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Senate's View vs. President's View
The article found on the following link: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/10/08/senate-debates-focus-on-obama-economy/ provides a great example of the division of the senate based on the support of the executive branch. The article states many issues and prepositions that are highly debated by senators; each topic focuses on President Obama and the Economy. One headline is the affect of Virginia's support of Obama's plan to create jobs and how it ended up hurting the economy.
The article continues to provide information on "hot-topic's" in political debate but the author does not go into extensive detail. However, the article is informative on the fact that reforms are being debated and contested to assure what is best for individual state's economies and how our president stands on each issue.
The article continues to provide information on "hot-topic's" in political debate but the author does not go into extensive detail. However, the article is informative on the fact that reforms are being debated and contested to assure what is best for individual state's economies and how our president stands on each issue.
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