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The Fighting Obama: Good Politics, Lackluster Policy

The Fighting Obama: Good Politics, Lackluster Policy
After seeing his poll numbers hit record low marks last year, President Obama and his team of advisers adopted a more aggressive public posture towards Republican opposition, as well as a born-again populist agenda around the theme of economic justice that appeared front and center during the President’s State of the Union address. The Fighting... Read more »
By Real Politik,
February 4, 2012 at 10:52 am
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Mitt Romney's Win: Iowa Narrowly Delivers

Mitt Romney's Win: Iowa Narrowly Delivers
Real Politik is not a supporter of Mitt Romney. The former governor of Massachusetts is the consummate political shape shifter. There is seemingly no issue that Mr. Romney is incapable of changing positions on at a moment’s notice according the latest opinion polls. Yet, Mr. Romney’s narrow victory in yesterday’s Iowa GOP caucus is good... Read more »
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January 5, 2012 at 9:33 am
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Rahm's Sanctuary: Chicago's Sane Policy on Immigration

Rahm's Sanctuary: Chicago's Sane Policy on Immigration
As debates over Arizona-style immigration laws, spread to state and local legislatures across the country, Mayor Rahm Emanuel restated his vision for Chicago’s immigration policy. At a roundtable with reporters at City Hall last week, Mr. Emanuel repeated his goal of making Chicago the most immigrant-friendly city in the United States. The Mayor was joined... Read more »
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December 21, 2011 at 10:46 am
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The Problem With Herman Cain

The Problem With Herman Cain
          There has been a lot of talk about why Herman Cain is unfit to be President following the suspension of his campaign amidst revelations about his 13-year extramarital affair. Unfortunately, the most troubling aspect about the Herman Cain saga has nothing to do with Mr. Cain’s sexploits or political Hari... Read more »
By Real Politik,
December 7, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Memo to OWS: It's All About Campaign Finance Reform

Memo to OWS: It's All About Campaign Finance Reform
          Like the Tea Party before it, Occupy Wall Street has defied popular expectation and become a major force in American politics. As of this post, OWS protests have raged from coast to coast for more than two months. Time will tell what becomes of the movement, but OWS has definitely... Read more »
By Real Politik,
November 18, 2011 at 9:44 am
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President Obama Was Right on Israel and Palestine

President Obama Was Right on Israel and Palestine
Mahmoud Abbas’ move to propose a referendum on Palestinian statehood to the United Nations has thrust the delicate issue of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict back on the world stage and refocused attention on American diplomacy in the Middle East. Unlike his predecessor, George W. Bush, Barack Obama engaged in the Israeli/Palestinian peace process early and often... Read more »
By Real Politik,
September 29, 2011 at 9:19 am
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You Say You Want a Revolution...

Kambiz is an Iranian journalist living in exile. I first met him on a train in Hamburg, Germany in 2005. I was traveling to Berlin on a backpacking trip and he was living there for a brief while contemplating moving his family to Europe. We struck up a conversation about politics that lasted from station... Read more »
By Real Politik,
March 3, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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A View of Egypt from Chicago

The Egyptian Revolution has been very well documented since Egyptians first took to the streets a little more than a week ago to protest the 30-year rule of dictator Hosni Mubarak. Protesters Clash With Riot Police in Egypt  Americans have defied our popular stereotype as an isolated, ignorant and apathetic people by giving the revolution... Read more »
By Real Politik,
February 2, 2011 at 6:40 pm
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The State of the Union... in Roscoe Village

As President Obama prepared to address the nation on Tuesday, Chicago residents from across the city poured into the Village Tap on Roscoe and Hoyne, one of Roscoe Village’s favorite watering holes, to attend the official Organizing for America (OFA) State of the Union viewing party.  President Obama’s State of the Union was well-received in... Read more »
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January 25, 2011 at 8:41 pm
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Vote for Rahm and Move Chicago Forward

After two decades of rule under Chicago’s benevolent dictator, Mayor Richard M. Daley, democracy has returned to the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, our mayoral candidates have not lived up to the moment, with the exception of Rahm Emanuel. While Emanuel has not been forced to talk about policy as much as one would have hoped... Read more »
By Real Politik,
January 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm
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