By Hannah Bleau | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The last election cycle was a devastating loss for the GOP and its counterparts. Undoubtedly, the GOP had a tremendous victory in the 2010 Midterm Elections, but in 2012, something was not as prevalent as before: The Tea Party.
By Ryan Buffa | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Just two days after announcing running mate Sen. Paul Ryan, presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a rally at Flagler College on the West Lawn this morning.
We are live at the Flagler College West Lawn waiting for presidential candidate Mitt Romney to speak at his first rally of his national bus tour, just days after announcing his running mate Paul Ryan.
By Alex Bonus | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Instead of meaningful change, our country’s leaders have turned an economic debate into an ideological war over abortion.
Instead of reporting the real dangers of Republican budget cuts, our nation’s media have enflamed emotions on a burnt and withered argument.
Instead of diving into the heart of these issues, we were deceived by a flawless red herring.
By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Matthew Boyle
PHOTO CAPTION: Chairman of Flagler College’s board of trustees and chairman and president of Ring Power Corp. Randal Ringhaver (right) endorses U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio (left) during a speech at Ring Power’s St. Augustine plant yesterday.
Ring Power President and Chairman Randal Ringhaver endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio yesterday during a press conference at Ring Power’s St. Augustine factory near World Golf Village.
Locals weigh in on political matters
By Lauren Belcher | CBelcher@flagler.edu
In St. Augustine, Democrats are still backing their president. Republicans, on the other hand, are worried about what’s next.
By Sarah Vaccaro | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Illustration by Ellen Gambrell
Annette Cappella, chair of the St. Johns Democratic Party thinks the former Alaska governor, Sarah Palin needs more studying.
Palin announced that she is considering running for president in 2012, firing up Republicans, Democrats and Tea Partiers.