Archive for Politics
The 7 Warning Signs You Are Dealing With a Destructive Confidant
Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland. I am sure by now that you all see the repeating patterns in the lives of these men and women. Each died as a result of prescription drug use, and this all leads to the ever pressing question of “Who was enabling the behavior
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ROADMAP TO SUCCESS: America’s Top Intellectual Minds Map Out Successful Business Strategies
ROADMAP TO SUCCESS America’s Top Intellectual Minds Map Out Successful Business Strategies Over the last year, I have had the honor and pleasure to join 15 of America’s top leaders, including Ken Blanchard and Stephen Covey to bring you a book jam-packed with cutting edge business strategies from people who value success just as much
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What will Clinton Do?
Yes, I know…every pundit, supporter and eager Clinton fan wants to know the answer to this question. First of all, I concur with Corey’s post from June 6 on Senator Clinton carving her own path. Here, here! I also believe that there is a place for her in our political system. Senator Clinton is sharp,
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Asking Makes a Difference
“Roughly a third of young Americans would give a “great deal of consideration” to entering government service if asked by their parents, a teacher or — surprisingly — the next president of the United States, according to a Gallup survey.” Not Asked What They Can Do for Their Country by Stephen Barr, columnist for the
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Obama Denounces Wright
For the first time in a long time, Senator Obama is coming across as someone who is presidential and can address the challenges of someone (Wright) who seems to me to be one of the most narcissistic and self serving men I have observed in a while.  I have been wondering how Obama would handle
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Clinton Not Backing Down…Not Giving Up!
I am still not convinced that Senator Clinton can win the democratic nomination. She seems to still be struggling with the likability factor, and her husband continues to cause problems for her with the media and the public at large. However, there is one thing I have to say that is working for Clinton…she’s a
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Why the GOP lost the youth vote in USA Today
Great article in USA Today yesterday. The article points to Gen Y’s tolerance for diversity, a desire for a more optimistic view on social issues and the need for emphasis on environmental issues.
Obama Reveals the Secret to Attracting the Net Generation on ERE Blog Network
For those of you who don’t know, I am also blogging for ERE Blog Network. Check out my post today: Obama Reveals the Secret to Attracting the Net Generation .
Idealism, Web spark teens’ interest in presidential race
This article discusses teens’ keen interest in the Presidential election and why Obama is still the preferred candidate for young voters. The paragraph on teens and civic/social causes is most interesting. Check out the article on Chron.com.
The Big Issues for Young Voters by Anya Kamenetz
Anya Kamenetz has a great post today on Yahoo Finance about the issues facing young voters. A big concern? The economy. Several more senior leaders have been telling me that Gen Y does not seem concerned about the economy, but this is not what I am hearing, and Kamenetz’s opinion is more in line with
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