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Romney Has Hispanic Problem

Mitt Romney, the presumptive presidential nominee for the Republican Party, like most other Republicans has rejected the Dream Act. The Act would have helped pave the way for some children of illegal immigrants, who have lived in the U.S. for a number of years to become green card holders. The illegal immigrant parents and children also had to be considered of good moral character. Romney however is... 

Demonstrators outside Supreme Court Protesting Immigration Law

A small group of protestors marched outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, imitating the battle of Jericho in the bible. The marchers numbered 75 in all and moved back and forth in silence around the building. Each time they reached a corner of the building, a loud trumpet blast could be heard. Organizers of the protest had hoped that a larger crowd would have come, but they claimed buses of... 

Gingrich Will Suspend Campaign in May

Newt Gingrich has said he will suspend his campaign for the presidency on May 1. Rick Santorum is also scheduled to meet with Mitt Romney the presumptive nominee for the GOP to tie up looses. All this is in an effort to unite the Republican Party behind Romney to help get him into the White House in November. Romney’s status as the presumptive nominee has been know for weeks, but his sweep of all... 

Mexico Border Crossings Slowing Down

A new study shows that just as many immigrants are returning to Mexico, as are crossing the border illegally entering the U.S. Net migration from Mexico has dropped to zero. That is due to the changing of demographics and economic conditions both in the U.S. and in Mexico. The past four decades have brought nearly 12 million immigrants from Mexico, with well over half of them in the U.S. illegally.... 

Marco Rubio to Campaign with Romney

On Monday, Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney attacked the energy policies of President Barack Obama and urged voters in Pennsylvania to support him at this year’s election in November. Later in the day, Romney was to appear again in Pennsylvania with Florida Senator Marco Rubio. The first-term Cuban-American senator has been considered one of the top picks for running as vice president on the Romney... 

Bush Says May Consider VP

On Saturday, Jeb Bush the ex-Governor of Florida, said in an online interview that he might consider a run for the vice presidency on the Republican ticket if he were offered the position. The probable nominee, Mitt Romney, is considering his options as aides are making a short list of possible running mates. There is no word as to whether Bush is on that short list. Bush, the son of George Bush the... 

More Resignations On the Way In Secret Service

This week more resignations in the Secret Service are expected. One congressional staff member said after attending congressional briefings, there would be further resignations. Three members of the Secret Service are already on their way out. On Thursday, the fallout continued with demands coming from Congress for additional details about exactly what took place in Cartagena before the Summit of the... 

Rubio Denies He Would Accept Offer of VP

Marco Rubio a Republican Senator from Florida has vehemently denied he would accept an offer of joining the GOP ticket if offered by Mitt Romney. Instead, he threw another name in the ring. He said there are a good number of talented Republicans that Romney can pick from. Rubio said one good choice would be Rob Portman, a Senator from Ohio. The young Senator from Florida said that is where Romney should... 

Jets Traded off Their Well-Known Star to Seahawks

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.  Off the breezy coast of Long Island, Leon Washington and Chris baker are spending time off; for kicks, laughs and some fishing. Both NFL teammates are spending the 3rd day of NFL draft on high seas together. Washington has bent his course towards the far flung waters, or should I say, the Pacific Northwest. The Jets just traded off their popular star to Seahawks for the small price... 

Eric Massa-Cre Inquiry

Call it an “Eric Massa-cre” inquiry or anything you want, but the House Ethics Committee has laid down the votes for carrying on with a formal investigation on former Republican Eric Massa, for ‘inappropriate” (read Homosexual) and or “offensive” (read Homophobic) behavior. I appreciate Eric’s sense of honesty and truthfulness before his resignation, as he did agree towards harassing...