Political Quick Hits: May 18th Edition

May 18, 2012 Front Page, Politics No Comments

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

In 2012 news, GOP presidential nominee, Ron Paul announced this week that he would stop campaigning in the future primary elections but will continue to work behind the scenes. Dr. Paul could still have a vocal presence at the Republican National Convention at the end of August in Tampa. This news now means that Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, has no rivals left running against him. Romney currently has 989 of the 1144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. (WSJ)

Political Quick Hits: May 11th Edition

May 11, 2012 Front Page, Politics No Comments

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

President Obama said on Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage, becoming the first sitting President to state that he is in favor of marriage equality. President Obama once opposed same-sex marriages, but previously said his views have been “evolving.” Presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, stuck by his beliefs on Wednesday saying, “I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.”

April 30, 2012 Front Page, Politics No Comments

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

Last Tuesday, Mitt Romney swept all five GOP presidential primaries held in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Mitt Romney’s focus has now shifted toward the general election. In his victory speech on Tuesday, Romney said, “a better America starts tonight.” President Obama’s campaign also announced this week that the president will officially kick off the re-election campaign on May 5. (CNN)

April 20, 2012 Front Page, Politics No Comments

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

Three U.S. Secret Service members are already out and more resignations are expected soon in the wake of an alleged prostitution scandal that occurred in Columbia. Eleven Secret Service members in total are linked to the scandal, and the eight other members allegedly involved in the scandal are on administrative leave. The Secret Service agents are accused of bringing prostitutes to their hotel in Cartagena Columbia ahead of President Obama’s visit last week for the pan-American summit. (CNN)