The wait for civility in the media and slowness of change

Not just politicians, but the media, are dependent upon what has worked for them in the past.

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Neither party has all the answers

Scarborough: Politics has turned into such a blood sport. Enough. It's time for us to have a little faith in the greatness of our land, and a lot of tolerance for fellow citizens who do not think exactly like we do.

AP poll: Candidates running nearly even

The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows McCain and Barack Obama essentially running even among likely voters in the election homestretc …

Newsvine - Social Security, Medicare, Health Care and the Bailout

Why is it that there is an endless supply of money for the bailout without higher taxes but not enough money for Social Security?

Social Security, Medicare, Health Care and the Bailout

The most amazing thing about the bailout is how easy it is to come up with hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars without increasing taxes.

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McCain: 'I've always put my country first'

Paradigm Shift Needed

Whether you call it change or reform there is shift in the paradigm of politics that needs to go beyond the rhetoric of campaigns to become the reality of governing.

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First McCain-Obama debate remains doubtful

The first presidential debate between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama remained in doubt Friday.

Biden: Ex-reformer McCain now a Rove disciple

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden says the once independent-minded John McCain has adopted serve-the-rich policies of President Bush and the divisive tactics of Karl Rove.

Newsvine - Why it Should be the Strangest Presidential Election

why it should be the strangest presidentail election

Why it Should be the Strangest Presidential Election

There is too much bickering about the obvious, this is an election that will mean significant change or reform no matter which candidate wins. McCain truly has been an agent of reform; long before Obama made change his theme.

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Newsvine - A New Reality

There really is change in the air, but not without a necessary transition taking place.

A New Reality

With John McCain's acceptance speech we are truly entering into a new reality for politics in our nation. The highly charged partisanship that has defined our polarized society and blocked our political leaders in Washington D. C.

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