Home » caucus » Latest Articles:

Bachmann Throws the Deuces

January 4, 2012 Front Page, Politics, Vote No Comments

If you can’t win a caucus in your birthplace, it is definitely time to throw in the red, white, and blue towel. Today, Michele Bachmann announced that she was dropping out of the 2012 election after reports circulated about her sixth place position in her home state of Iowa. It’s apparent that if a candidate does not have the support of their local community, most likely they will not be viewed as a favorable candidate in other states as well.

Last night, Bachmann only received 6,073 votes, which was only 5 percent of the total votes cast. Let’s examine some potential reasons why her candidacy was so unpopular.

Posted by:

Lashunda

CBC meets with Obama to discuss summer jobs legislation

March 12, 2010 Front Page, Politics, Solutions No Comments

In a meeting aides described as “frank but cordial,” members of the Congressional Black Caucus told President Barack Obama on Thursday that he has to do more to help African-Americans.

Members of the caucus have complained — both publicly and privately — that they aren’t getting enough from the nation’s first black president. Thursday’s hourlong session was their chance to make that case directly with Obama, and aides said they did just that.

CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said the group discussed direct job creation and work force training as well as areas where government can help “create jobs immediately.”
… Continue Reading