Study Shows Younger Crowd Prefers Online News, While Elders Stick with TV
August 17, 2008
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NEW YORK - Fewer Americans are reading newspapers and are instead getting their news online, but television remains the leading source of news in the country, according to a survey released Sunday. Not surprisingly, younger people tend to get more of their news on the Internet, while older folks use traditional media such as television and newspapers, the Pew Research Center’s biannual survey on news consumption habits said.
It’s Clear Where McCain Stands on the Whole “Right to Peaceful Protest” Argument
July 11, 2008
Just when you started to think that John McCain might manage to make it through an entire day without some blunder, gaffe, or erroneous campaign foul up, this story broke. I am referring to Senator John McCain’s direct orders given to his security detail and local police demanding they remove a 61 year old librarian who was in attendance at an “open to the public” campaign stop earlier this week in Denver, CO.
While Race Relations are Not Perfect: Poll Shows That we are Heading in the Right Direction
June 22, 2008
Newly released numbers tell a story that finds itself in stark contrast too what so many in the “baby boomer” generation (you know who I am talking about; parents, friends parents, aunts, uncles, etc.) say regarding Obama’s chances, our country in all reality is more then just open to the idea, in fact roughly 90% of white American’s are fine with the idea of a black man becoming the President of the United States.
New Poll Shows Obama Out Front & Why That Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing for Democrats
June 18, 2008
ABC News and the Washington Post have released their latest Nation wide Presidential poll, which was comprised via telephone interview from June 12th-15th. The sample size was sufficient in size, with 1,125 registered voters answering a litany of questions regarding the candidates, the policies, and the overall direction of our country. The finding show that Barack Obama currently currently leads John McCain 48%-42%. Obama’s margin of lead has managed to remain pretty much the same, 6 points, however both McCain and Barack have seen a small slide in their support (Obama led McCain 51%-44% last month.) Also touched on were the similarities and differences this election has with the 2004 Kerry/Bush contest, which may in fact surprise many in terms of the similarities in polling data, approval/disapproval rating, Iraq, the Economy, etc.
Why Caroline Kennedy is Turning Out to Be Obama’s Biggest Asset
June 13, 2008
BOSTON - Caroline Kennedy lives a very private life with a very public profile. It’s the perfect skill set for her newest assignment. As part of Barack Obama’s vice presidential search team, Kennedy must function with the utmost secrecy in what is sure to be one of the most closely watched endeavors of this year’s presidential campaign. Read more
*Video* Hillary Clinton’s Emotional “Goodbye”
June 7, 2008
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton ended her historic campaign for the presidency on Saturday and told supporters to unite behind rival Barack Obama, closing out a race that was as grueling as it was groundbreaking.
The former first lady, who as recently as Tuesday declared herself the strongest candidate, gave Obama an unqualified endorsement and pivoted from her role as determined foe to absolute ally.
“YouTube vs. Feeding Tube”: Obama & McCain Dig in for the Battle That’s About to Begin
June 4, 2008
WASHINGTON ‚Äî Barack Obama spoke directly with his vanquished rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday and expressed optimism they could achieve party unity after their bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. He also accused Republican rival John McCain of supporting a “plan for staying, not a plan for victory” in Iraq.
*Breaking News* It’s Finally Over: AP Reporting That Obama Has Officially Clinched the Nomination
June 3, 2008
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates, ending a grueling marathon to become the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House.
Bill Clinton Hints at Hillary’s Exit From the Primary
June 2, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Associated Press is reporting that former president Bill Clinton dropped a hint Monday that the end might be nigh for his wife Hillary’s dogged campaign for the Democratic White House nomination, according to reports.
Watch The DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Meeting Live on HyerStandard.com
May 31, 2008
I am sure most of you are aware by now that the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee are meeting to finalize there plans for MI and FL.¬† I reported earlier that there had already been a deal struck regarding Florida’s delegates, the hammering out process regarding MI was still going on. That said, HyerStandard.com would like to invite you, to watch the meeting live, via streaming video here on the site. So Hit “read more” and enjoy the show:
