America avoids plummeting over fiscal cliff

Perry Dague, Round Table reporter
January 14, 2013
Filed under Opinion

As the clock counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, congress and the Senate rushed to come to an agreement to avoid the feared fiscal cliff that was months in the making. The deal was signed at about 2 a.m. that morning. However, not everyone is satisfied with the new deal. Many congressmen and... Read more »

Carbon tax: The idea no leader proposes but that won’t die

November 27, 2012
Filed under Off the Wire

By Kevin G. Hall McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) WASHINGTON _ The president downplays it. Insiders insist it doesn't stand a chance. Yet as negotiations between the Obama administration and Congress take form over a deal on taxes and budgets, the idea of a carbon tax is discussed with greater frequency.   Oddly... Read more »

Analysis: Obama, Romney provide the specifics

October 5, 2012
Filed under Off the Wire

By David Lauter Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT) WASHINGTON _ The small group of voters who remain undecided or at least open to persuasion in the presidential campaign consistently tell pollsters that they want to hear specifics and don't like partisan attacks. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney,... Read more »

Scandals and gossip in the world of politics

November 17, 2011
Filed under Archives, Blog Archives

By Blair Donald Round Table broadcast studio producer The recent Republican debates have been full of drama and controversy. From the lame dance moves of Michelle Bachmann to the sexual harassment scandal of Herman Cain, the candidates have faced a myriad of problems. However, all this drama... Read more »

An evaluation of the Republican presidential debates

May 16, 2011
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By Brendan Raleigh Roundtable Reporter On May 5, the first of the Republican Presidential Primary Debates was held in Greenville, South Carolina. Candidates participating in the debate included the following: Rep. Ron Paul, from Texas; Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather's Pizza; Former Pennsylvania... Read more »

Politics and corruption; forever together

March 22, 2011
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By Jason Dagenhart Round Table reporter In the early 16th century colonial settlers of what would become the United States of America settled upon the famous landmark known as Plymouth Rock. These people were of British descent, cast out because they wanted religious freedom from the English crown.... Read more »

Feelings over facts rule political punditry

February 9, 2011
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By Brendan Raleigh Round Table reporter The world of political punditry is one void of any middle ground or even a valid purpose. Whether it’s Ed Schultz claiming that he’d cheat in an election to keep Scott Brown out of office or Sean Hannity saying that Democrats deserve to be tortured and... Read more »

Students are hopeful for 112th Congress

January 5, 2011
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 By Matt Carlstrom Round Table reporter As the United States Congress entered its 112th session on Dec. 3, a storm of uncertainty and limited expectations surrounded both the House and Senate. Congress closed for the winter holidays December 22, after passing significant legislation during what... Read more »

MHS students discuss controversial issues

December 23, 2010
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By Matt Carlstrom Round Table reporter Students in Becky Larson’s English 11 Honors classes at Middletown High School spent the week making presentations to their peers to persuasively convey their opinions on controversial issues. The presentations capped off a month-long research paper unit... Read more »

Democrats offend at political summit

March 3, 2010
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By Kyle Frazier Round Table editor A summit was called recently in Washington, D.C. to discuss the forward progression of the oh-so-controversial health care bill. It was a meeting of the two parties, and, as is the usual case, the republicans thought they were being victimized in some way. The hypocrites... Read more »