Would an oath of office be considered a verbal contract with the constituents represented by that office? If so, would violation of that oath be grounds for a class action lawsuit for breach of contract? This came to mind when examining the voting records of Obama and McCain, and noticing that both have missed a significant percentage of votes during this term of Congress, and that the Senate Oath of Office includes the phrase "... and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter..."
posted on Jul 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Hi, I'm working on a project for a poli sci class and was looking for some helpful articles about public opinion polls, town hall meetings, press conferences, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me learn more about recent/current Latin American geopolitical turmoil. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find the recent government report that claims that Iraq has achieved 15 of 18 benchmarks set for its political development? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 11 answers

What modern book (preferably) or magazine article/essay would you recommend to learn more about the history of populist candidates in American politics? I'm wanting something recent enough to include the gubernatorial term of Jesse Ventura in Minnesota. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I automatically arrange my walk-lists for political canvassing? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to attend the DNC in Denver this year. Really, I'd be satisfied with going to Obama's nomination speech. How? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Canadian politics: If you were thinking about running for mayor of a small town in Canada, what would you do? How would you prepare? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I've sponsored the daughter of friends in a charity event. As part of the sponsorship, I can name a book for her to read. Here's where it gets interesting -- My friends' politics are left of center, while mine lean to the right, and I'd like to introduce their daughter to something she might not encounter otherwise. It should be age-appropriate and not over the top (like Atlas Shrugged). All suggestions appreciated.
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 51 answers

I've got Denver and Minneapolis on my mind, and it seems like going to a political convention is a rite of passage for any serious nonfiction writer in this country. So what are the best pieces of writing (or film or radio) about a nominating convention?
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Why are the Democrats granting the telcoms immunity from civil lawsuits in the new FISA bill? What is their angle? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Should I attend this party? Or rather, how can I justify not going. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 27 answers

I was hired as a campaign grunt for my NY Assemblyman's reelection. We were hoping to hire a deputy campaign manager, but most qualified candidates are being sucked up by the Obama campaign. My name is being forwarded as possible DCM. Yikes. Can any of you recommend good books, resources, etc on how to run a successful run such a campaign. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 8 answers

What are the most common points of criticism of the Treaty of Lisbon, and how do they relate to the failed European Constitution? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for recommendations on books on purported (modern) religious miracles in Latin America, and their impact on society and politics. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I access transcripts of currently running political ads and/or political speeches? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Now that the primary season is over and major party nominees have been determined for the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections, please help me find unbiased, non-partisan, impartial news and commentary outlets to follow the campaigns. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Is it common practice to have a slate of official party endorsed candiates in a primary election? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there such a thing as a "NO POLITICS" doorsign? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 18 answers

Every time an electionfilter post gets deleted, people say, "There are websites where this post would be appropriate, but this isn't one of them." What sites are those? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 17 answers

What are some powerful examples throughout history of public figures or concepts that have successfully united disparate people?
posted on May 23, 2008 - 24 answers

CampaignFilter: Help me get a Judge Elected in Wake County NC. What is the most effective method to campaign with a limited budget? We apparently have access to a robo-dialer but no call lists. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 18 answers

I was very surprised to read a former political reporter's statement that the Obama campaign might offer to pay off the Clinton campaign's debt if/when she drops out of the primary race. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 6 answers

I want to know which party African Americans have voted for in every election (that they have been able to vote in) since 1865. Where can I find this? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 7 answers

QUICK - I'm voting early in the NC primary, along with the rest of my family. ASIDE FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE, who are the most environmentally friendly NC Democratic Primary candidates? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find film footage of Richard Nixon bowling? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 1 answers

News footage for use in a video to be distributed over the web: where can I get it, and for how much? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 3 answers

What can I do as a 26 year old who is going crazy thinking about the political economical future our country is heading towards. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 64 answers

How do I pronounce POGGE? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 9 answers

So, I have twenty-some unknown Barack Obama supporters coming to my house on Sunday, and I don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 24 answers

What are the biggest/most influential political blogs on the Internet? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 21 answers

Can anyone tell me the percentage of children of illegal immigrants who attend college? Specifically in Texas. We are arguing the HB 104 (in state tuition bill) in my government class and I need to know how many children of illegal immigrants who were not born in the US actually attend institutions of higher education....
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me teach myself about the current political and social climate in Russia. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me sort out an issue involving the Presidency, the Senate, and the authority of the governor of New York... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Is my scarf offensive? Help me overthink this. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 34 answers

How should government change the way it provides services in response to the technological revolution happening around us? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 15 answers

Can you think of any examples of "jawboning" from history? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Do young activists change anything? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 33 answers

I've been considering a position in Jackson, Mississippi. The job would be fantastic and a real step-up. The folks there seem eager to have me. The problem is Mississippi. My parents and sister now live there, but pretty far south (Picayune). I live in PA and before this mostly in the Midwest. Will I fit in? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone follow environmental issues or general politics in the US Southwest (AZ, NM, UT, CO)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 9 answers

I have recently read Chomsky's "Hegemony or Survival"; in it, he sights this article , which investigates voter apathy in the 2000 elections, and the surprising figures about how little surveyed voters knew about candidates' policies. The information for this article comes from the Vanishing Voter Project, which no longer exists. Is there any site where I can find out about these sort of subjects in the 2008 elections?
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some instances of a political issue whose public perception has been almost paradoxically inverted through political discourse? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 answers

Need suggestions for naming a new political/news blog based in Los Angeles. The focus will be on local politics, but also on national issues that affect the L.A. area. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 8 answers

I haven't watched The Simpsons regularly since about season 12 or 13, but in those episodes I did happen to catch on TV, I have never seen them directly attack President Bush. I do remember back in the 'golden age' they used to regularly poke fun at Clinton (to name but one example, Clinton playing the sax and Moe telling him to "get back to work"). I'm wondering if regular watchers of The Simpsons can point me to episodes from season 13 onwards where they did directly parody or attack Bush.
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 19 answers

What are the main differences between Obama and Clinton's healthcare proposals? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 38 answers

Does Huckabee have any real chance? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 22 answers

Can anyone reccomend good books, or documentaries, about Australia (history, culture, politics) written by people from outside Australia? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I find and approach supporters of one of the Democratic candidates in a medium sized town in Ohio (about 25,000 people) in order to interview and possibly film them? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 8 answers

IANAL Filter: Security Clearances, Politics, and Job Security [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I donate more money to Barack Obama? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 19 answers