Tag Archives: 2012

Oy, Obama! Politico Tackles the Jewish Vote

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

For generations, American Jews have voted for the Democratic Party. But Politico has dedicated some of its digital ink on whether President Obama may have put the Jewish vote in jeopardy. First, a brief history about the so-called “Jewish vote.” … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Plan in Afghanistan

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

Hours after President Obama’s primetime address to the nation, the web is whirring in response to the Commander-in-Chief’s order that 33,000 American troops will withdraw from Afghanistan by next summer. The remarks also featured Pakistan, Iraq and the uprisings in … Continue reading →

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Preview: Obama’s Plan in Afghanistan

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Welcome to Politico Watch’s new home on JoshMellits.com. My sincere apologies for the extended Politico Watch hiatus. The past month has been particularly busy, between graduating from Boston University and revamping the site. The political world has been buzzing during … Continue reading →

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The Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jmellits

It has been less than a day since CNN reported that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a Pakistani compound, but the world – and the World Wide Web – is still swirling and stunned. There are countless angles … Continue reading →

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Politico and the Shutdown Showdown

Posted on April 10, 2011 by jmellits

As the dust settles from the budget deal that averted a government shutdown, it is worth examining Politico’s multimedia coverage of the shutdown showdown that nearly brought the first stoppage in over a decade. In a remarkably wide scope, there … Continue reading →

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Madison Mayhem Coverage

Posted on February 20, 2011 by jmellits

The United States has been captivated by coverage of massive demonstrations across the world. The nation anxiously watches drama developing as one faction fights against the incumbent government, while passionate political protesters march alongside. Washington is unsure how to respond … Continue reading →

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2012 Live: Only 643 Days to Election Day…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by jmellits

But who’s counting? Here’s someone who is: It may seem like centuries ago, but it’s only been three years since Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president on a cold morning in Springfield, Ill. Having won that race in … Continue reading →

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