Archive for March, 2011

How do the election candidates get selected to run in the final race?

Question by glitterbugbp: How do the election candidates get selected to run in the final race? How do I get Obama in the election race rather than Clinton? Is there a pre election that decides who is the final candidate? Clinton is a hypocrite and I can’t stand her. Obama is the only one that [...]

Do you think this is a good idea for people running for Congress?

Question by Hello: Do you think this is a good idea for people running for Congress? Do you think it would be a good idea to require people running for congress to take a 500 question test with questions concerning economics, law, science, U.S. history, world history, and world cultures/religions and score atleast 90%? I [...]

What jobs/actions should I take in a 4 year period before running for Congress?

Question by Hank Green: What jobs/actions should I take in a 4 year period before running for Congress? *What jobs/actions should I take in a 4 year period before running for Congress to help me get into politics (Examples: Mayor,City Council, etc…?) (…etc….intern) Who should I meet as well? Best answer: Answer by *HS*Running for [...]

Why were the people running for congress not on my ballot today?

Question by Crystal A: Why were the people running for congress not on my ballot today? I live in Kalamazoo, MI. I have seen ads and researched both Tim Walberg and Mark Schauer who are running against each other for congress. When I went to the polls today, they were not on my ballot at [...]

Have 4 years of the Democrats running congress been enough for you?

Question by Joe in texas: Have 4 years of the Democrats running congress been enough for you? Pelosi and Reid took charge in 2007. Things have gotten worse ever since. Best answer: Answer by Ms.Liberal DemocratNo I am joying it Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

What effect will Republicans running Congress have on the unions who have bought and paid for 0baama?

Question by Jimmbbo: What effect will Republicans running Congress have on the unions who have bought and paid for 0baama? Best answer: Answer by truth seekerNone. Just like they had when Bush was in office. They were ineffective then. They are ineffective now. They will always be ineffective. Add your own answer in the comments!

Q&A: Should Congress vote a pay cut for all government employees?

Question by clay: Should Congress vote a pay cut for all government employees? If our government is serious about balancing the budget, shouldn’t congress set an example by voting an across the board pay cut for all employees? After all, they are voting the tax payers a pay cut every time they spend money we [...]

How can congress vote for a bill THEY DID NOT READ?

Question by gatorw: How can congress vote for a bill THEY DID NOT READ? Both sides, those who voted for the stimulus bill and those who voted against it, did not have time to read the 1100 pages of the bill. Yet they voted for it or against? is this really happening or is it [...]

Why did Congress vote down Obamacare for themselves but they want the American people to accept it?

Question by I love Obama 3.75: Why did Congress vote down Obamacare for themselves but they want the American people to accept it? Why is Congress willing to inflict us with something they will not accept for themselves? Now, that you know this information do you still want Obamacare? Best answer: Answer by FboBecause they [...]

Why doesn’t the congress vote for amendments that get rid of ambiguity?

Question by The RAINMAN: Why doesn’t the congress vote for amendments that get rid of ambiguity? I don’t understand how congress doesn’t get rid of ambiguity in the constitution. I understand there are differing ideologies, but I fee that it simply leads to arguments in congress that waste time. I’ve heard of the 3/4 vote [...]