Election results GOP control over the senate
November 5, 2014
The votes are in from yesterday's mid-term elections. Matador News Reporter Jonathan Gripe has the latest results, and reporter Lorenzo Mutia has analysis from CSUN's Director of Government and Community Relations Francesca Vega. Producers: Ruben Arias, Jasmin Dalton and Calsey Cole Anchors: Amy...
Potential GOP candidates aren’t as competent as they think they are
April 23, 2014
As everyone reaches a certain age, we all learn that the fairy tales we were told by our parents (or saw in Disney films) were explanations for how we should be moral and how to make reasonable choices. These were stories where we as young people build our own ethics. These tales helped us as childr...
Democrats optimistic about keeping Senate; House likely to stay GOP-led
November 6, 2012
Information provided by McClatchy-Tribune Wire Service WASHINGTON—Democrats appeared to retain control of the Senate on Tuesday while Republicans will continue to rule the House of Representatives, after congressional elections that featured several high-profile races. Democrats swept some of...
Conventions distract voters from real issue – economy stimulation
September 10, 2012
The Republicans and the Democrats have ended their conventions. The balloons have been deflated, confetti cleaned up, and the election will now kick into high gear. Convention delegates will walk away jubilant and candidates will continue spinning from a bully pulpit. Meanwhile, the general electorate...
POLITICS PRO/CON: Is the GOP a women’s party?
August 31, 2012
The following two stories revolve around the GOP's stance on abortion and women's health, a conversation sparked by Republican Congressman Todd Akin's controversial remarks: “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let’s assume that maybe th...