Economic inequality has been at the forefront of American politics for several election cycles. The middle class dwindles, while the wealthiest further enrich themselves. We constantly hear statistics that say most of the economic gains made since the recession have been vacuumed up by the richest 1 percent. Considering that median incomes have barely risen […]
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Polls, Superstitions Predict Election Outcome
While many nationwide polls report a statistical tie between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, some Americans are examining other indicators to predict the winner of the 2012 presidential election. From merchandise sales to cookie recipe contests, here are some strange and unscientific, yet seemingly accurate predictors of presidential elections. The Redskins Rule Tradition […]
How Halo 4 Affects Our Politics
I am going to bring you up to speed, just in case you have been living under a rock for the past ten years. Halo is a gaming franchise for the Xbox 360, developed by Microsoft. This year is an election year, with November 6th slated to be Election Day. Funnily enough, the newest installment […]
Election 2012 — The Issues
Voters have been rallying behind their candidates as the 2012 presidential election season is in full swing; however, some voters still remain undecided, and others would just like to learn more about the other candidates on the ballot. The Macaulay Messenger’s guide to the 2012 presidential election breaks down the beliefs of each candidate on […]
