The following infographic shows clearly how important Hispanic voters will be in the 2012 election, and elections to come. As the largest growing demographic in America, 12 million Hispanic registered voters are expected to turn out for the 2012 election. This number will continue to grow, and both parties hope to capture as much of the Hispanic vote as possible. They will undoubtedly tailor their campaign strategies to target this huge demographic.

 

Jack Uppal would like to be leading the way to a kinder, gentler Congress. The candidate for the House seat representing California’s 4th Congressional District – a self-styled moderate Democrat – believes that more moderation is what is needed in Washington.

We have a political dialogue that sees only "Red or Blue," "Left or Right."  Not only does this have the effect of reducing every issue to a superficial two-sided debate, but serious issues on which both parties agree are not even discussed.

Human civilization centers on food production. Regardless of income bracket-- food and water are absolutely necessary for bare survival, not to mention human thriving and self-actualization.  Because food production is essential to human life-- our right to grow, prepare, eat, distribute, and purchase foods is an absolutely inalienable natural right that should never be abridged. But it often is.

 

One of the enduring oddities of the American political landscape remains the electoral college, the antiquated system that makes selective states disproportionately important to the election process of our Commander-in-Chief.