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Yes, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg Could Still Lose the Iowa Caucus. Here’s how.

[UPDATE: as of 7 Feb 2020, the observations, concerns, and criticisms outlined in this article were addressed, at least in part, by each candidate. Videos from both candidates are below. The points raised in this article have now been very articulately presented on National Public Radio (source) by University of Northern Iowa political science professor… Continue reading Yes, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg Could Still Lose the Iowa Caucus. Here’s how.

Michael Bloomberg – Reference Page

On 24 Nov 2019, Michael Bloomberg entered the 2020 presidential race. This page offers some quick resources to learn more. For other candidates, visit ResourcesForLife.com/politics Quick Links Facebook.com/TeamMike2020 [View] Instagram.com/Mike2020 [View] MikeBloomberg.com [View] Twitter.com/Mike2020 [View] Wikipedia [View] YouTube.com/mikebloomberg [View] Quotes EDUCATION – “I’m interested in public education. I think the education system is going in… Continue reading Michael Bloomberg – Reference Page

Mitt Romney Comments Regarding the Impeachment Proceedings (5 Feb 2020)

Stating that he is bound by an oath to God to uphold the U.S. Constitution, Mitt Romney explains he will vote to convict the President. (Source: VICE News, YouTube, 5 Feb 2020 at ~ 1:30 PM CT) The following video is an interview with Mitt Romney on Fox News with Chris Wallace at about 11:30… Continue reading Mitt Romney Comments Regarding the Impeachment Proceedings (5 Feb 2020)

Pete Buttigieg – Reference Page

Politics Military veteran Peter Buttigieg is the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana and has announced that he is running for President in 2020. He is known for being a rare Democrat elected with over 80% voter support in conservative Republican state. For more political news on a variety of people and issues, visit ResourcesForLife.com/Politics Quick Links… Continue reading Pete Buttigieg – Reference Page

Here’s how the top Iowa Caucus contenders were able to claim ‘victory’ for their campaigns

As huge crowds of supporters gathered to hear speeches from their favorite candidates on Caucus night in Iowa, the candidates were unable to tell their supporters the one thing everyone wanted to know: Who won. Based on totals received from their precinct captains and other campaign workers, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, and Bernie… Continue reading Here’s how the top Iowa Caucus contenders were able to claim ‘victory’ for their campaigns

Iowa Caucus Results – Outcome and Reporting Delays Generate Concerns and Frustration (4 Feb 2020)

A digital and mobilized reporting system for the Iowa Democratic Caucuses was supposed to provide additional speed and accuracy for the February 3 event, but according to party spokespersons, problems with the technology have resulted in delays and concerns about accuracy. This page provides news about this issue and it will be periodically updated with… Continue reading Iowa Caucus Results – Outcome and Reporting Delays Generate Concerns and Frustration (4 Feb 2020)

The Brown & Black Democratic Presidential Forum 2020

8 Democratic presidential hopefuls took questions from VICE News on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s what happened. (VICE News, YouTube, 23 Jan 2020] Event Date: 20 Jan 2020. Posted: 24 Jan 2020. This entire event video is about 4 hours with roughly 30 minutes going to each of the 8 candidates. You can skip… Continue reading The Brown & Black Democratic Presidential Forum 2020

Documentary: Mosul after ISIS (Deutsche Welle, 14 Jan 2020)

After nine months of devastating battle, Mosul was finally liberated from ISIS in July 2017. The city is the second largest in Iraq, and it was here that the Caliphate was proclaimed in 2014. A look at the situation in Mosul today. The rule of so-called Islamic State has left deep scars in Mosul. Thousands… Continue reading Documentary: Mosul after ISIS (Deutsche Welle, 14 Jan 2020)

FRONTLINE PBS – America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump (13 Jan 2020)

An investigation into America’s increasingly bitter, divided and toxic politics. PBS, YouTube, 13 Jan 2020. PART 1 Part One of the documentary traces how Barack Obama’s promise of unity collapsed as increasing racial, cultural and political divisions laid the groundwork for the rise of Donald Trump. PART 2 Part Two of the documentary examines how… Continue reading FRONTLINE PBS – America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump (13 Jan 2020)

Colombia: From Cocaine to Cacao (9 Jan 2020)

In Colombia, the cultivation of coca, the main ingredient of cocaine, has nearly tripled over the past five years. As part of the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the country has embarked on a unique experiment to try to end coca farming and production, but freeing… Continue reading Colombia: From Cocaine to Cacao (9 Jan 2020)