'Socialist' Obama has US conservatives seeing red
A casual observer on the Republican campaign trail could be forgiven for thinking President Barack Obama has traded in his American flag lapel pin for one with a hammer and sickle.
MAUREEN HAYDEN: NFL players in ‘lock step with organized labor’
It’s not uncommon to see lawmakers in the Statehouse sporting American flag pins on their coat lapels.
HAYDEN: NFLPA denounces right-to-work legislation just before Super Bowl
A couple of weeks ago, the NFLPA issued a strong statement denouncing the legislation as “a political ploy designed to destroy basic workers’ rights.” The NFLPA took a swipe at GOP leaders in the Statehouse, describing them as politicians out to destroy the exemplary teamwork of Indianapolis Super Bowl volunteers and boosters by trying to “ram through” the bill.
Afghan government still faces challenges, area soldiers say
The fledgling government of Afghanistan still faces major challenges, several Illinois Army National Guard soldiers honored at a Springfield ceremony said Saturday.
HUDSON: America’s next top president
It’s official. There’s a new reality television show champ on the American boob tube, a 24/7 spectacle that portrays the trivial as profound and the minor as major.
Staying on (fashion) message: The dress code for politicians doesn't change much
When the Republican presidential candidates took the stage at the NBC News/Facebook debate on "Meet the Press" on Jan. 8, it was their last big chance to make an impression before the New Hampshire primary. They may have strayed from one another in terms of political issues throughout the event, but there was something unmistakably uniform about the six candidates.
Presidential candidates stay on (fashion) message
The Republican presidential candidates are following similar style scripts. Are they underestimating voters? When the Republican presidential candidates took the stage at the NBC News/Facebook debate on "Meet the Press" on Jan. 8, it was their last big chance to make an impression before the New Hampshire primary last Tuesday. They may have strayed from one another in terms of political issues ...
Spiritually Speaking: Run down by the race
It’s official. There’s a new reality TV show champ on the American boob tube, a 24/7 circus-like spectacle that portrays the trivial as profound and the minor as major. Right before our eyes it transforms six folks into overblown pop culture cartoon figures.
The model candidates: Style on the presidential campaign trail
When the Republican presidential candidates took the stage at a Jan. 8 debate on "Meet the Press," it was their last big chance to make an impression before the New Hampshire primary.