Democratic Alliance

well connecting with Millennial voters. In the 2012 Republican primaries, an entrance poll found that 48 percent of voters under 30 supported Rand Paul, a predominantly Libertarian leaning Republican (Dixon 7). It also should be noted that the Democratic Party does not have a solid grip on the Millennial Generation. As stated by Kevin Williamson, “Millennials trust in President Obama dropped from 44 percent to 32 percent between February 2010 and April 2014” (Generation Vexed). From the…

because it was the 4th election in all of American history where the candidate that had more electoral votes did not have more popular votes. In the 2008 Presidential Election first time candidate Barack Obama went against John McCain. Obama was the democratic candidate and John was the republican candidate. The Electoral votes were 365-173 with Obama having the 365. Obama also had the popular vote with 69,498,516 votes, while John only had 59,948,323 votes. Obama had won over 28 states and John…

south Kivu against Hutu forces. Thus starting the Congo war. With the support of neighbor countries Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi and their new leaders, Kabila started a rebellion against Mobutu’s regime. He fought for a more democratic regime with his army the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire (ADFL). This war included many actors (both state and non-state actors) with many interests at stake (economic, political, ethnic and access to national resources). After only…

Democracy is the central feature of government in the United States of America. It was an idea set forth by our Founding Fathers as the building block upon which our nation would grow. Democracy is a constant in American government but it was radically changed with the election of Andrew Jackson to the presidency in 1828. Jackson wanted to bring the common people back into the government, taking it away from the elitists that had begun to dominate American politics. What was important to his…

The film Bulworth follows the campaign of a senator that is running for elections in the State of California. As soon as the film starts we are introduced to the high level of corruption that occurs in a political campaign or as politicians refer to it as simply campaign. By the end of the movie it is clear that the film portrays current American politics. The film makes interesting references to how race, gender and class matter when it comes to our political system. However it is also very…

Is Andrew Jackson a Hero, or a Villain? “One man with courage makes a majority." This quote by Andrew Jackson perfectly portrays the life, the character, and the overall Presidency of Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson became the seventh President of United States of America on March 4, 1829 and served two terms until March 3, 1837. During this time frame, Mr. Jackson completely revolutionized the Presidency of the United States by winning the popular vote, and by being the direct representative…

Without Sanctuary Reflection My first reaction to the narration wasn’t as shocking as I thought. It was horrifying to see the pictures and to also hear a detailed description with research behind it. History always has a way of telling a story and bringing up great discussion, especially when comes close to heart. Growing up, I’ve heard plenty of stories; but I have never actually encountered anything demeaning to my social perspective, self- esteem, or character. Throughout this paper I would…

the nation to be dominated by two political parties. However, over the years, the nation has become a modern two-party system, where the Republican and Democratic parties have dominated American politics. Initially, the views and issues of the Republican Party was originally the same views shared by the early democratic party. The early Democratic Party possessed conservative ideologies which opposed expansion of federal power, supported states’ rights and supported discriminatory Black codes.…

“It shocks us. It always shocks us. Particularly when it happens in the state where we live, the county where we live, the city where we live. . . . We tell one another how horrible it is. Because that’s true, but we’re not surprised. One of the worst things about news like this is that horrible is the new normal [emphasis added].” (McLeigh) School shootings have become the new norm in America. This should not be the case when these tragedies are completely avoidable. According to a recent study…

Louisiana is known to have supported the Democratic Party for many decades. The large black population of the state identifies with the party (Stolberg, 2014). Most of the residents of New Orleans, the largest city of the state, also support the part. Given the huge support that the Democratic Party has enjoyed in the state for many years, Landrieu is likely to carry the day. The Democratic Party is only popular in Baton Rouge and other areas with small populations…