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Oy, Obama! Politico Tackles the Jewish Vote

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

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

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

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

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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Page Watch: Congress

In this installment of Page Watch, we examine Politico’s coverage on Congress. The legislative branch of government has been seemingly cast aside in the era of executive power, especially in the case of President Obama’s decision on Libya. But as … Continue reading

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Politico Has March Madness

It’s NCAA tournament time and even Washington is getting in on the action.  Politico has published a couple of articles covering politicians’ participation in March Madness. First, President Barack Obama has been questioned by members of the media for filling … Continue reading

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Madison Mayhem Coverage

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…

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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State of the Union Coverage

Hello all, Politico Watch is still buzzing the morning after President Obama’s State of the Union address, which lasted approximately one hour. As Politico’s self-described “Super Bowl” kicked off and all the way until the final whistle blew, the site’s … Continue reading

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