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Obama’s Incredible Shrinking Presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla Story Spreading Around the World
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Leonard Marsh, legendary Snapple co-founder, dead at 80
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Elections Fastbreak
Commentary on political campaigns and elections.
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Photo: Newtown residents gather to mourn AP
America is becoming well-adjusted to horror
What happens after a tragedy in America? Life goes on, without a sense of purpose or plan of action. Published 10:26 a.m. April 22, 2013 - Comments
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Memo to GOP: On gay marriage, be tolerant but don’t endorse
Alienating social conservatives in an effort to raise money and appeal to young voters is a flawed political strategy. Published 10:55 a.m. April 7, 2013 - Comments
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Profiles in cowardice: Rob Portman, Harry Reid and U.S Senate
Portman’s reversal on gay marriage and Harry Reid's decision to kill assault weapons ban are examples of moral cowardice. Published 11:10 a.m. March 25, 2013 - Comments
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The biggest crisis in America is still jobs, stupid!
Solving the fiscal crisis is important. But Washington's top priority should be getting Americans back to work. Published 1:19 a.m. March 9, 2013 - Comments
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Not inviting Chris Christie to CPAC was a stupid mistake
The most popular Republican governor was snubbed by CPAC because he was critical of his own party? How narrow minded. Published 10:37 a.m. March 3, 2013 - Comments
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Why the fuss over sequestration? Didn’t both parties come up with it?
Can't Congress and the president find $85 billion in cuts out of a $4 trillion budget? Published 3:47 p.m. February 26, 2013 - Comments
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Mr. President, your silence on immigration reform will be golden
President Obama should get out of the way and let the “Gang of 8” reform the immigration system. Published 9:31 a.m. February 19, 2013 - Comments
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Advice for Senator Ted Cruz: Speak softly but carry a big stick
Ted Cruz has been in the Senate for less than two months and is already making his voice heard, but in the wrong ways. Published 9:48 a.m. February 16, 2013 - Comments
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Pelosi denies spending problem: Why young Americans should care
America has a serious spending problem, and young people should care about it. Published 12:23 p.m. February 12, 2013 - Comments
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The Justice Department makes case for drone strikes on Americans
An American citizen abroad can now be killed by a drone strike based on "suspicion." Published 2:08 p.m. February 5, 2013 - Comments
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Ayobami Olugbemiga is a Political Sales Team Leader at NCC Media where he develops Cable TV advertising schedules for political candidates and interest groups. An award-winning collegiate journalist, Ayobami received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Political Management from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.
In 2013, he was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with a Mark of Excellence Award for Online Opinion and Commentary. Follow Ayobami on twitter at @ayobamiao
