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Target Audience: Political junkies; decision makers for overseas assets; professionals who mitigate political risk in North America.
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CNN Advertisement: Time To Buy Republican
The author (John Feehery) of this CNN commentary is a political operative, lobbyist, etc. He makes his living by using his access to the Republicans. When Republicans are in disarray, so is his livelihood. In order to drum up more business, he ...
Electioneering 102: A Lesson From Green Party of Canada
The federal election in Canada concluded on 2008.10.14. The incumbent party won another mandate. There are a lot of interesting content in this election to fill the media. However, for the purpose of Electioneering, this story may not make the ...
What About Lobbyists’ Money?
CNN is talking about lobbyists’ money. Lobbying is inherent to the business of politics. The very action of voting is a form of lobbying. The threat should be more focused on if one is lobbying for the interests of some minority group. ...
Why Do I Care If Obama Opting Out Public Financing?
Obama changed his mind: he will not use public funding now. Obama’s decision also reflects his comfort level of this campaign. McCain says he will consider opting out as well. The truth is McCain cannot afford not to. McCain’s funding is ...
Clinton Contributed A Great Lesson: Electioneering 101
For any aspiring politician, say an aspiring city councilor, Clinton has taught us a very good lesson, especially her Iowa race. Since the lesson is most useful for an aspiring city councilor, I will focus on that particular case. A primary is mo...
