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Author Archives: Alex Petros

He’s winning and we’re watching

We live today in a political world that is wracked with indecision, filibusters, and delaying tactics. It can be boring. But House of Cards flips that on its head

Posted byAlex PetrosFebruary 19, 2014February 19, 2014Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on He’s winning and we’re watching

Michael Sam is the man

The fight isn’t over yet. Nor will it be over on May 8th, when the NFL draft begins. It will only be over when news that a top NFL prospect is gay isn’t news at all.

Posted byAlex PetrosFebruary 11, 2014February 11, 2014Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on Michael Sam is the man

Keystone XL: Drill baby drill

The oil sands of Canada will not solve the energy crisis, but they can act as an important stopgap while we continue the search for valid alternatives to coal and petroleum.

Posted byAlex PetrosFebruary 9, 2014February 9, 2014Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on Keystone XL: Drill baby drill

Part of history, but far from historic

“He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures, as he shall judge necessary and expedient.”

Posted byAlex PetrosJanuary 29, 2014January 29, 2014Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on Part of history, but far from historic

Tuesday Takeaways

On Tuesday, voters in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City went to the polls.

Posted byAlex PetrosNovember 11, 2013November 11, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on Tuesday Takeaways

The Fightin’ 56th

What can national Democrats learn from a state house race in Kentucky?

Posted byAlex PetrosOctober 27, 2013October 27, 2013Posted inNationalTags: 56th, Democrat, KentuckyLeave a comment on The Fightin’ 56th

Shutdown Like It’s 1996?

At the ripe old age of 2, I was already following the political drama unfold between Newt Gingrich and Bill Clinton…

Posted byAlex PetrosSeptember 29, 2013September 29, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, shutdownLeave a comment on Shutdown Like It’s 1996?

Democrats Likely Casualty in “War on Coal”

Obama needs to prioritize what to focus on with his domestic agenda, and choosing to target coal plants is not the best plan.

Posted byAlex PetrosSeptember 21, 2013September 21, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: coal, Joe Manchin, Mitch McConnell, ObamaLeave a comment on Democrats Likely Casualty in “War on Coal”

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