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South Carolina Politicians Calling for Confederate Flag Removal
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Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen stood with Lt Governor candidate Rep. Bakari Sellers and supporters in the midlands to call for the Confederate flag to be moved from the Statehouse grounds and replaced with the American flag instead.“Today, we are charting a new path for South Carolina focusing on the future, not the past. Leadership matters, and we must speak up for things that are right and abandon the divisive politics of the past,” said gubernatorial nominee and state Sen. Sheheen. “To compete in the global economy we must welcome and keep the best and the brightest, so we must fly a flag that brings us all together. We must be a state that looks forward, towards a future of possibilities not backwards to discord. To honor our forebears and to promote unity, it’s time to move the Confederate Flag from the front lawn of our Statehouse."The Confederate flag was placed atop South Carolina’s Statehouse dome in 1961. In 2000, legislation was passed to remove the flag from the dome and instead fly the flag over a monument on the front grounds of the State House, where it continues to fly today. The flag has been the center of controversy for many years, resulting in economic boycotts and sporting event bans in South Carolina.“Honest leadership matters -- for our communities, to honor our heritage, but to also improve our future. The message we send as a state is important, and we can do better than the politics of division,” said Lt Governor candidate and state Rep. Bakari Sellers. “It’s time to embrace unity and move us toward a brighter future by flying the American flag on the front lawn of the Statehouse."Mayors from major cities around the state also wrote Sen. Sheheen a letter of support for the effort today, citing the moral and economic implications of flying the confederate flag.
Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen stood with Lt Governor candidate Rep. Bakari Sellers and supporters in the midlands to call for the Confederate flag to be moved from the Statehouse grounds and replaced with the American flag instead.“Today, we are charting a new path for South Carolina focusing on the future, not the past. Leadership matters, and we must speak up for things that are right and abandon the divisive politics of the past,” said gubernatorial nominee and state Sen. Sheheen. “To compete in the global economy we must welcome and keep the best and the brightest, so we must fly a flag that brings us all together. We must be a state that looks forward, towards a future of possibilities not backwards to discord. To honor our forebears and to promote unity, it’s time to move the Confederate Flag from the front lawn of our Statehouse."The Confederate flag was placed atop South Carolina’s Statehouse dome in 1961. In 2000, legislation was passed to remove the flag from the dome and instead fly the flag over a monument on the front grounds of the State House, where it continues to fly today. The flag has been the center of controversy for many years, resulting in economic boycotts and sporting event bans in South Carolina.“Honest leadership matters -- for our communities, to honor our heritage, but to also improve our future. The message we send as a state is important, and we can do better than the politics of division,” said Lt Governor candidate and state Rep. Bakari Sellers. “It’s time to embrace unity and move us toward a brighter future by flying the American flag on the front lawn of the Statehouse."Mayors from major cities around the state also wrote Sen. Sheheen a letter of support for the effort today, citing the moral and economic implications of flying the confederate flag. Politics
President Obama Releases Statement on the Death of Michael Brown
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In the wake of a federal civil rights inquiry, local protests and uprising as well as a heated national debate due to the shooting of unarmed African American teenager, Michael Brown in a St. Louis suburb by a police officer, President Obama has released a statement regarding this tragedy."The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and his community at this very difficult time. As Attorney General Holder has indicated, the Department of Justice is investigating the situation along with local officials, and they will continue to direct resources to the case as needed. I know the events of the past few days have prompted strong passions, but as details unfold, I urge everyone in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, to remember this young man through reflection and understanding. We should comfort each other and talk with one another in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. Along with our prayers, that’s what Michael and his family, and our broader American community, deserve."
In the wake of a federal civil rights inquiry, local protests and uprising as well as a heated national debate due to the shooting of unarmed African American teenager, Michael Brown in a St. Louis suburb by a police officer, President Obama has released a statement regarding this tragedy."The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and his community at this very difficult time. As Attorney General Holder has indicated, the Department of Justice is investigating the situation along with local officials, and they will continue to direct resources to the case as needed. I know the events of the past few days have prompted strong passions, but as details unfold, I urge everyone in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, to remember this young man through reflection and understanding. We should comfort each other and talk with one another in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. Along with our prayers, that’s what Michael and his family, and our broader American community, deserve." Politics
President Obama Calls For Specialized SWAT Team
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With the new potential Ebola crisis leaving many citizens in fear, President Barack Obama cancelled his first major campaign trip of the fall to focus on the widening crisis. Following an urgent Cabinet meeting on the issue, Obama pledged his administration's response would be "more aggressive." Check out the video to see what the POTUS had to say about calling in a specialized SWAT team.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSMOqpZRLXs&w=640&h=360]
With the new potential Ebola crisis leaving many citizens in fear, President Barack Obama cancelled his first major campaign trip of the fall to focus on the widening crisis. Following an urgent Cabinet meeting on the issue, Obama pledged his administration's response would be "more aggressive." Check out the video to see what the POTUS had to say about calling in a specialized SWAT team.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSMOqpZRLXs&w=640&h=360] Politics
The 2016 Presidential Polls Are Leaning Toward…
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We are more than a year away but 2016 will be here before we know it. Get ready because you know we will soon be bombarded with news about high-priced fundraisers, slanderous ads, rousing speeches, and heated debates. Yes, it is almost that time for the Presidential election season to make its way to the forefront. According to a recent poll conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute, a likely candidate is leading in the polls.A year before the 2016 presidential nomination contests formally begin, Hillary Clinton continues to hold substantial leads over all prospective challengers, both for the Democratic presidential nomination and in prospective general election matchups. This is according to a new national survey conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute.A full 70 percent of likely voter Democrats name Clinton as their first choice for nominee. Vice President Joe Biden, at 8 percent, comes in second. A dozen other prospective Democratic candidates get trace mentions."Clinton is still in strong shape nationwide with strong polling numbers against fellow Democrats in the primary and against her presumptive Republican challengers," said Frank Orlando, instructor of political science at Saint Leo University. "It's important to note that her opponents have not started attacking her, but once we see the campaign truly start, her polling numbers will fade and favorability decline. Still, according to our numbers, she is starting from such a position of strength that it will be quite a task to topple her given the current political climate."The Republican nomination remains up for grabs, however, with no candidate breaking away from the pack of potential candidates. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (15 percent) and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (13 percent) are the names mentioned most often. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida (8 percent), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas (7), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (7) of Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin (7) have relatively small national followings at this point."Chris Christie has edged ahead of Jeb Bush in our nationwide polling, showing that the negative publicity that he absorbed due to 'Bridgegate' has largely subsided," said Orlando. "Despite his lead, he is viewed less favorably by Republicans than Jeb Bush. Should Bush run, he can count on a broad base of support, with a quarter of voters supporting him as their first or second choice. If Bush decides not to run, the greatest beneficiary would seem to be Marco Rubio, not just in Florida, but nationally as well," remarked Orlando.In general election matchups, Clinton leads all prospective Republican nominees by wide margins. If the election were held today, Clinton tops Christie, 49-34 percent; Bush, 53-33 percent; Rubio, 53-30 percent; Paul, 54-30 percent; and Cruz, 54-27 percent.Of eight national political figures tested, only Clinton had a net positive favorability rating among the national sample of likely voters, at 56 percent favorable, 39 percent unfavorable (+17). Rubio's rating is 35/35 (even); Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, 18/19 (-1); Bush, 40/43 (-3); Biden, 45/48 (-3); Christie, 40/47 (-7); Paul, 34/43 (-9); and Cruz, 28/42 (-14).Among likely Republican voters, prospective Republican presidential candidates are doing considerably better. Bush is best regarded, with a favorability rating of 68/22 (+46). Rubio's rating is 60/17 (+43); Christie, 55/37 (+18); Paul, 57/23 (+18); and Cruz, 49/25 (+24).A year before the 2016 presidential nomination contests formally begin, Hillary Clinton continues to hold substantial leads over all prospective challengers, both for the Democratic presidential nomination and in prospective general election matchups. This is according to a new national survey conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute.A full 70 percent of likely voter Democrats name Clinton as their first choice for nominee. Vice President Joe Biden, at 8 percent, comes in second. A dozen other prospective Democratic candidates get trace mentions."Clinton is still in strong shape nationwide with strong polling numbers against fellow Democrats in the primary and against her presumptive Republican challengers," said Frank Orlando, instructor of political science at Saint Leo University. "It's important to note that her opponents have not started attacking her, but once we see the campaign truly start, her polling numbers will fade and favorability decline. Still, according to our numbers, she is starting from such a position of strength that it will be quite a task to topple her given the current political climate."The Republican nomination remains up for grabs, however, with no candidate breaking away from the pack of potential candidates. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (15 percent) and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (13 percent) are the names mentioned most often. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida (8 percent), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas (7), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (7) of Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin (7) have relatively small national followings at this point."Chris Christie has edged ahead of Jeb Bush in our nationwide polling, showing that the negative publicity that he absorbed due to 'Bridgegate' has largely subsided," said Orlando. "Despite his lead, he is viewed less favorably by Republicans than Jeb Bush. Should Bush run, he can count on a broad base of support, with a quarter of voters supporting him as their first or second choice. If Bush decides not to run, the greatest beneficiary would seem to be Marco Rubio, not just in Florida, but nationally as well," remarked Orlando.In general election matchups, Clinton leads all prospective Republican nominees by wide margins. If the election were held today, Clinton tops Christie, 49-34 percent; Bush, 53-33 percent; Rubio, 53-30 percent; Paul, 54-30 percent; and Cruz, 54-27 percent.Of eight national political figures tested, only Clinton had a net positive favorability rating among the national sample of likely voters, at 56 percent favorable, 39 percent unfavorable (+17). Rubio's rating is 35/35 (even); Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, 18/19 (-1); Bush, 40/43 (-3); Biden, 45/48 (-3); Christie, 40/47 (-7); Paul, 34/43 (-9); and Cruz, 28/42 (-14).Among likely Republican voters, prospective Republican presidential candidates are doing considerably better. Bush is best regarded, with a favorability rating of 68/22 (+46). Rubio's rating is 60/17 (+43); Christie, 55/37 (+18); Paul, 57/23 (+18); and Cruz, 49/25 (+24).
We are more than a year away but 2016 will be here before we know it. Get ready because you know we will soon be bombarded with news about high-priced fundraisers, slanderous ads, rousing speeches, and heated debates. Yes, it is almost that time for the Presidential election season to make its way to the forefront. According to a recent poll conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute, a likely candidate is leading in the polls.A year before the 2016 presidential nomination contests formally begin, Hillary Clinton continues to hold substantial leads over all prospective challengers, both for the Democratic presidential nomination and in prospective general election matchups. This is according to a new national survey conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute.A full 70 percent of likely voter Democrats name Clinton as their first choice for nominee. Vice President Joe Biden, at 8 percent, comes in second. A dozen other prospective Democratic candidates get trace mentions."Clinton is still in strong shape nationwide with strong polling numbers against fellow Democrats in the primary and against her presumptive Republican challengers," said Frank Orlando, instructor of political science at Saint Leo University. "It's important to note that her opponents have not started attacking her, but once we see the campaign truly start, her polling numbers will fade and favorability decline. Still, according to our numbers, she is starting from such a position of strength that it will be quite a task to topple her given the current political climate."The Republican nomination remains up for grabs, however, with no candidate breaking away from the pack of potential candidates. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (15 percent) and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (13 percent) are the names mentioned most often. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida (8 percent), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas (7), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (7) of Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin (7) have relatively small national followings at this point."Chris Christie has edged ahead of Jeb Bush in our nationwide polling, showing that the negative publicity that he absorbed due to 'Bridgegate' has largely subsided," said Orlando. "Despite his lead, he is viewed less favorably by Republicans than Jeb Bush. Should Bush run, he can count on a broad base of support, with a quarter of voters supporting him as their first or second choice. If Bush decides not to run, the greatest beneficiary would seem to be Marco Rubio, not just in Florida, but nationally as well," remarked Orlando.In general election matchups, Clinton leads all prospective Republican nominees by wide margins. If the election were held today, Clinton tops Christie, 49-34 percent; Bush, 53-33 percent; Rubio, 53-30 percent; Paul, 54-30 percent; and Cruz, 54-27 percent.Of eight national political figures tested, only Clinton had a net positive favorability rating among the national sample of likely voters, at 56 percent favorable, 39 percent unfavorable (+17). Rubio's rating is 35/35 (even); Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, 18/19 (-1); Bush, 40/43 (-3); Biden, 45/48 (-3); Christie, 40/47 (-7); Paul, 34/43 (-9); and Cruz, 28/42 (-14).Among likely Republican voters, prospective Republican presidential candidates are doing considerably better. Bush is best regarded, with a favorability rating of 68/22 (+46). Rubio's rating is 60/17 (+43); Christie, 55/37 (+18); Paul, 57/23 (+18); and Cruz, 49/25 (+24).A year before the 2016 presidential nomination contests formally begin, Hillary Clinton continues to hold substantial leads over all prospective challengers, both for the Democratic presidential nomination and in prospective general election matchups. This is according to a new national survey conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute.A full 70 percent of likely voter Democrats name Clinton as their first choice for nominee. Vice President Joe Biden, at 8 percent, comes in second. A dozen other prospective Democratic candidates get trace mentions."Clinton is still in strong shape nationwide with strong polling numbers against fellow Democrats in the primary and against her presumptive Republican challengers," said Frank Orlando, instructor of political science at Saint Leo University. "It's important to note that her opponents have not started attacking her, but once we see the campaign truly start, her polling numbers will fade and favorability decline. Still, according to our numbers, she is starting from such a position of strength that it will be quite a task to topple her given the current political climate."The Republican nomination remains up for grabs, however, with no candidate breaking away from the pack of potential candidates. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (15 percent) and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (13 percent) are the names mentioned most often. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida (8 percent), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas (7), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (7) of Kentucky, and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin (7) have relatively small national followings at this point."Chris Christie has edged ahead of Jeb Bush in our nationwide polling, showing that the negative publicity that he absorbed due to 'Bridgegate' has largely subsided," said Orlando. "Despite his lead, he is viewed less favorably by Republicans than Jeb Bush. Should Bush run, he can count on a broad base of support, with a quarter of voters supporting him as their first or second choice. If Bush decides not to run, the greatest beneficiary would seem to be Marco Rubio, not just in Florida, but nationally as well," remarked Orlando.In general election matchups, Clinton leads all prospective Republican nominees by wide margins. If the election were held today, Clinton tops Christie, 49-34 percent; Bush, 53-33 percent; Rubio, 53-30 percent; Paul, 54-30 percent; and Cruz, 54-27 percent.Of eight national political figures tested, only Clinton had a net positive favorability rating among the national sample of likely voters, at 56 percent favorable, 39 percent unfavorable (+17). Rubio's rating is 35/35 (even); Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, 18/19 (-1); Bush, 40/43 (-3); Biden, 45/48 (-3); Christie, 40/47 (-7); Paul, 34/43 (-9); and Cruz, 28/42 (-14).Among likely Republican voters, prospective Republican presidential candidates are doing considerably better. Bush is best regarded, with a favorability rating of 68/22 (+46). Rubio's rating is 60/17 (+43); Christie, 55/37 (+18); Paul, 57/23 (+18); and Cruz, 49/25 (+24).