Tag Archives: Democratic

A New American Dream

October 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By James Gustave Speth This election season, both Republicans and Democrats are repeatedly reassuring us that our country is the best. In many ways, America surely is. But it’s important to be honest with ourselves. The plain truth is that … read more »

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The Democrats’ Jerusalem Arithmetic

September 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Alison Weir Not often is a political fix so public. The Democratic committee that develops the party’s campaign platform recently failed to include the apparently obligatory “Jerusalem is and will remain the capital of Israel” pronouncement. This statement, which … read more »

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Nigeria: Reps Have A Genuine Case To Impeach the President – PDP

July 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In a stunning move, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has admitted that members of the House of Representatives, including its majority PDP members, have a genuine case for threatening to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan, but that the party would protect … read more »

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How Political Persuasion(s) Can Make Or Mar You!

July 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Justine John DYIKUK It was Aristotle who said, by birth, man is a political being. Politics and political principles stem from freedom of individuals and their inalienable duties, rights and obligations as citizens of a free and independent state. … read more »

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Keeping Politics Out of the Temple

May 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In the 2012 presidential election, Florida is one of a handful of “battleground states” that will more than likely determine the outcome. One of the key voting blocs in Florida are Jewish Americans. High among the concerns of many is … read more »

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PDP primaries condemned

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A youth leader in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunny Ekanem, yesterday condemned last Saturday’s local government primary elections for chairmen in Akwa Ibom State. Ekanem, who hails from Mkpat Enin, said a rerun is necessary as a result of … read more »

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Germany: pirates go active, ‘hooligans’ take to the streets

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Vladimir NESTEROV Now living through a kind of a social crisis, Germans are looking forward to early land elections in the country’s most populous (17.8 million) state of North Rhine-Westphalia scheduled for May 13. Given the current balance of political … read more »

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Obasanjo visits Ladoja over S-West PDP reconciliation

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday paid a reconciliatory visit to the former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, where as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, BOT, said he regretted the dismal performance of the party in … read more »

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The problem with Black Republicans

February 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

If Black Republicans want more members of the Black community to learn about the benefits of their party, they are going to have to do a better job of openly holding their party accountable for racially divisive and hatefully charged … read more »

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Obama’s Anti-Semitic Anchors

February 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Jews occupy a peculiar position in the Democratic Party: The Jewish vo Visit this link te is part of the Democratic base, but at the same time the party does not represent Jewish interests, either at home or abroad, and … read more »

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Brotherhood threatens Egypt vote boycott

September 29, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s first democratic elections since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak have been called into question after an electoral coalition led by the Muslim Brotherhood threatened a boycott late on Wednesday. The coalition said in a statement it would … read more »

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US to lose $1bn in taxes?

August 4, 2011 by benim

US President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to break its vacation to end a row that has shut airport construction and halted tax payments by airlines, which could cost a billion dollars. “This is a lose-lose-lose situation that can be … read more »

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Another politician forced to resign after sending naked pictures to woman he had online relationship with

August 3, 2011 by benim

New Jersey Democrat Louis N. Magazzu may resign A politician who emailed a woman nude photos of himself that were posted on a GOP activist’s website has resigned and said he will consider all legal options to have the pictures … read more »

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Nigeria clashes over poll arrest

February 9, 2011 by benim

There have been clashes between police and opposition protesters in Lafia in north-central Nasarawa state. Witnesses say police fired tear gas and shot in the air to disperse the crowds who were burning tyres in the streets. The unrest follows … read more »

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Nigerian Presidential Candidates Campaign on Economy

January 20, 2011 by benim

Presidential candidates in Nigeria are promising to create more jobs and attract more outside investment by improving infrastructure. Unemployment is a big issue in Africa’s most populous nation. So presidential candidates are campaigning hard on the economy with opposition parties … read more »

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Nigeria’s Abubakar won’t challenge Jonathan in court

January 19, 2011 by benim

The defeated candidate in Nigeria’s ruling party presidential primaries, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, will not go to court to challenge the outcome of the polls, his campaign spokesman said on Wednesday. Abubakar was defeated heavily by President Goodluck Jonathan … read more »

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Nigeria: IBB congratulates Jonathan

January 15, 2011 by benim

FORMER presidential aspirant, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Friday congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for defeating ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to win the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party. Babangida, who personally signed a statement, urged Jonathan to be magnanimous in victory. … read more »

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Nigeria party picks Ribadu for election bid

January 14, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s Action Congress (ACN) opposition party on Friday confirmed former anti-corruption tsar Nuhu Ribadu as its nominee for April presidential elections, running against President Goodluck Jonathan. Ribadu won international praise for arrests of graft suspects and seizures of assets as … read more »

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Nigerian House Leader Detained Over Killing Of Union Boss Released

January 13, 2011 by benim

Teslim Folarin, Nigeria’s Senate leader, remanded in custody nine days ago, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder was released Thursday, his lawyer, Rotimi Akeredolu said. Akeredolu said the police filed a motion at a Magistrate’s court to withdraw … read more »

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Nigerian oil state vote passes without major unrest

January 7, 2011 by benim

A governorship election in one of Nigeria’s main oil states, seen as a litmus test ahead of nationwide polls, passed without major unrest on Thursday, although there were isolated acts of sabotage. Thousands of armed police and soldiers were drafted … read more »

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Republican John Boehner replaces Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker

January 5, 2011 by benim

US Congress shifts to the right as Republicans assume control of the House after slashing Democratic majority in Senate. The outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hands the gavel of office to her successor John Boehner. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The … read more »

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Obama signs tax package bill into law

December 17, 2010 by benim

President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a massive tax package that frayed his relations with liberals, caused him to abandon a pledge not to extend tax cuts to the rich and heralded a new balance of power in Washington. … read more »

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Nigeria Election: Babangida threatens to quit ruling party

December 8, 2010 by benim

Former Nigerian military ruler Ibrahim Babangida threatened on Tuesday to quit the ruling party before elections next April, underlining deep divisions over the candidacy of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan’s bid for the presidency of Africa’s most populous nation is … read more »

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Jonathan accuses Atiku of disloyalty to party

November 29, 2010 by benim

President Goodluck Jonathan has accused his main opponent for the presidential ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar of betrayal and disloyalty to the party over his reaction to the party’s loss of Osun State. The President, in … read more »

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Why is Obasanjo laughing at Atiku’s candidacy?

November 26, 2010 by benim

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday laughed off the emergence of his erstwhile deputy, Atiku Abubakar, as the consensus candidate of the North in next year’s presidential elections. Mr. Atiku had, on Monday, been named the presidential aspirant of the region … read more »

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Nigeria 2010 Election: IBB, Gusau, Saraki declare support for Atiku

November 25, 2010 by benim

The campaign of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar got a boost yesterday as three aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) declared support for him. Former Military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida; former National Security Adviser, Aliyu Gusau; and … read more »

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Nigeria to hold presidential election on 9 April

November 23, 2010 by benim

Officials in Nigeria have said the country will hold a presidential election on 9 April next year, ending months of uncertainty. The poll had originally been scheduled for January, but was postponed after parliament approved constitutional changes. Officials said the … read more »

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Midterms 2010: Republicans seize House of Representatives from battered Democrats

November 3, 2010 by benim

The Republican Party has recaptured the House of Representatives from the Democrats, delivering a stunning rebuke to President Barack Obama just two years after he won the White house. The party won a slew of Democratic seats in America’s eastern … read more »

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Mubarak delays Egypt’s ruling party conference

October 31, 2010 by benim

President Hosni Mubarak postponed on Saturday the annual ruling party conference to late December from November, a meeting that would be closely watched to determine if he will seek re-election. The National Democratic Party (NDP) conference had been due on … read more »

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Why the US has turned against Obama

October 26, 2010 by benim

Why have American voters gone so sour on Barack Obama’s Democratic party? It’s a question that must puzzle many in Britain who – Conservative as well as Labour and Lib Dem – welcomed Obama’s election two years ago and saw … read more »

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