Political

Don't like the candidates running for president? Why not throw your hat into the ring?

Getting a good feel on who I should vote for is a very hard process and talking with friends, family or co workers can lead to frustrating times.  I type into my Google bar "who should I vote for 2016" The answers to my question can now be solved.

A recent study done by the Boston Globe found that those who talk at lower grade levels are doing best in the polls. The Globe analyzed 19 speeches by all the candidates and found that the successful candidates are keeping it simple and reaching more people. Donald Trump, for instance, is speaking at a 4th grade level and connecting with the most people, what if a fourth grader was to deliver his

The Presidential Election of 2016 will probably be remembered for many things;  one of those elements will definitely be the fact that this election cycle features the largest number of Catholic candidates ever.  Out of all of the currently-announced candidates, seven of them have declared the Catholic faith as their religious affiliation.

Let's play a little game called "who said it?"

We're well over a year away from the Presidential Election of 2016 and the field of declared candidates is unusually large;  Almost 25 people are in the running between the Democrats and the Republicans.  With that many politicians vying for the Oval Office, it's no wonder that the average American can't name all of the candidates off the top of their head - yet alone their respective spouses name

In a lot of ways, it's become a prerequisite to running for the highest office in our country: You're required to attend the Iowa State Fair and - more importantly - eat something on a stick.  While it says nothing at all about the qualifications these candidates posses, it somehow makes them more like us.

He said what!?!?!?!

Later this year, the Duluth International Airport will be renamed in honor of the late Jim Oberstar - the congressman from Chisholm who championed Northland causes during his 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Saint Louis County Commissioners have pledged $30,000 to help the project - a dollar amount that will be added to the $30,000 the City of Duluth has already pledged.  The Monaco

Things are not looking good for Wisconsin's middle class, and job growth is even worse according to an article in wisconsingazette.com. Despite Governor Walker's promise of job growth in the state,statistics show the opposite is true.

Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin DNR secretary says she's considering putting the naming rights up for sale for state parks, trying to boost financial support. Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts would significantly cut the budget for state parks, and rely on increased camping fees instead.

I hardly ever discuss politics, but I do admit I get a kick out of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. While you or I may or may not agree with his politics, he does have enough nerve to tell people off when the situation demands.