Politics

Bipartisan panel seeks politeness in U.S. politics (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

7 Oct 2008

Only hours after Sarah Palin said Barack Obama is "palling around with terrorists who would target their own country," a bipartisan group of political and media figures gathered here Monday to push for more civility in American politics.

CQ Politics' Balance of Power Scorecards: Dems Poised for Big Gains in House and Senate (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News)

7 Oct 2008

With exactly four weeks to go before Election Day, CQ Politics' Balance of Power scorecards for the Senate and House of Representatives establish one certainty -- that the Democrats will maintain control of both chambers when the 111th Congress is sworn in come January -- and the very strong likelihood that the Democrats will expand the majorities they won by dominating the 2006 elections.

Guest commentary: Avoid talking politics in the office (The Kansas City Star)

7 Oct 2008

This year’s presidential election has captured the public’s attention like no other campaign in recent history. And, even though the campaign may be headed into the home stretch, there’s still plenty of time left to talk politics.