Government & Politics

Charlotte Motor Speedway Dwarfs the DNC in Charlotte, North Carolina

Wed Sep 5, 2012 01:54 pm Cardinal News

While politics is on the mind of current visitors to Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a million visitors to this region every year come to watch NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing […]

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s Speech at Democratic National Convention

Tue Sep 4, 2012 07:26 pm Cardinal News

Governor Pat Quinn Remarks at the Democratic National Convention on the evening of September 4, 2012 – Charlotte, North Carolina Delegates and fellow Americans, it is an honor to be with you this evening. And […]

Are You Better Off Now Than When Barack Obama Started His Presidency?

Mon Sep 3, 2012 05:03 pm Cardinal News

In an overnight reversal of rhetoric, President Barack Obama’s top allies insisted Monday that Americans surely are better off than four years ago. Republicans countered that the president has failed on the fundamental question of […]

President Barack Obama Appeals for a Second Term with Bottoms Up and Middle Out Economy, Not Top Down Economy

Sun Sep 2, 2012 11:53 am Cardinal News

Road to Charlotte: As Barack Obama prepares to accept the Democratic presidential nomination in North Carolina, he’ll be highlighting successes of his first term with an eye to the future. Norm Ornstein of the American […]

Gov. Chris Christie: “You see, Mr. President — real leaders don’t follow polls. Real leaders change polls.”

Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:51 pm Cardinal News

The RNC convention speech from Chris Christie transcript on Tuesday, August 28, 2012: This stage and this moment are very improbable for me. A New Jersey Republican delivering the keynote address to our national convention, […]

Anti-Obama Movie ‘2016 Obama’s America’ Is #1 in Theaters So Far this Weekend

Fri Aug 24, 2012 08:15 pm Cardinal News

2016 Obama’s America trailer. Online ticket-sellers Fandango and MovieTickets.com showed advance buying for 2016 Obama’s America were accounting for 35% to 28% respectively before this weekend. The movie Obama’s America 2016 is based on conservative […]

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan from Wisconsin Chosen As Mitt Romney’s Running Mate for Vice President

Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:21 am Cardinal News

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney introduced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running mate, turning to the architect of a deeply conservative and intensely controversial long-term budget plan. Paul Davis Ryan is […]

An Activist Chicago Alderman, a Mayor with ‘Values’ and Chicken Business Named Chick-Fil-A

Sun Jul 29, 2012 02:48 pm Cardinal News

Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno interview. Fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A is standing firm in its opposition to gay marriage even as some U.S. politicians say the company’s values don’t mesh with well with those of their cities. […]

Obama Back and Forth Over Bain Capital SEC Listing

Sat Jul 14, 2012 07:01 pm Cardinal News

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney insisted on Friday that he had “no role whatsoever in the management” of a private equity firm after early 1999, and demanded that President Barack Obama apologize. (July 13) WJLA-TV: […]

Obama Campaigning in Clifton, Virginia and Glen Allen, Virginia

Sat Jul 14, 2012 06:54 pm Cardinal News

An unrelenting President Barack Obama jabbed at Mitt Romney’s record with a private equity firm Saturday, aiming to keep him on the defensive as Romney’s campaign focused on the poor economy to fight back (July […]

Historic Vote,House Holds Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt

Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:06 pm Cardinal News

All but two Republicans in the House have voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. But more than 100 Democrats boycotted the vote, calling it a political stunt. Republican 238 Yea, […]

Mental Health/Boeger Lawsuit Against Arlington Heights Dismissed

Wed Jun 20, 2012 02:12 pm Cardinal News

U.S. District Court Judge Milton Shadur dismissed a federal lawsuit against Arlington Heights filed by advocates of the controversial Boeger Place apartments for people with mental illness two days after supporters of the project as […]

Pundits: Walker’s Win Setting Stage for WH Race? Candidates, “Not So Fast”

Wed Jun 6, 2012 12:33 pm Cardinal News

Both the Obama and Romney teams are warning against reading too much into Governor Scott Walker’s win in Tuesday’s recall election. AP Political Reporter Kasie Hunt says Wisconsin will likely be a hard fought battle […]

Fox News: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Wins; First Governor In US History To Survive Recall Election

Tue Jun 5, 2012 09:20 pm Cardinal News

Fox News projects reports that Wisconsin residents on Tuesday voted by a wide marginin favor of keeping GOP Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election organized after he eliminated collectively bargain agreements for most state […]

Arlington Heights, Palatine Candidates Page, Renz and Rudd Surpass Signature-gathering Goals

Tue Jun 5, 2012 08:22 pm Cardinal News

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – June 4, 2012 – Three recently slated candidates exceeded their goals by several hundred signatures during petition circulation. The candidates are Curt Renz (D-53, Arlington Hts.) and Richard Rudd (D-54, Palatine) […]

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