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Derrick Van Orden and a Brief Electoral History of Wisconsin Freshman US Reps

Doug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania

Democrats and Republicans Have Record US Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States

Jay Inslee: Moving Up the Ranks

A Record Out of Reach? Dianne Feinstein to Retire with Most Votes in US Senate Electoral History

I Can’t Quit You: Omar, Swalwell, Schiff Still Identify As Serving On Foreign Affairs, Intelligence Committees

Foreign affairs

Trump’s 6 Executive Orders in First 10 Days Most in Modern Era

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 30, 2017 | 2

Trump and Obama issued more executive orders during their first 10 days in office than their six predecessors (Gerald Ford through George W. Bush) combined.

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Democratic US Senators Slow Out of the Gate to Respond to Syrian Bombing

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 24, 2014 | 0

Republican U.S. Senators issued press releases on the air strikes within the first 24 hours at more than twice the rate of Democrats and at four times the rate for those who are running for reelection in 2014.

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10 Quotes by President Obama about Nelson Mandela

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 9, 2013 | 5

The 44th president quoted or referred to the South African leader an average of once every 88 days in office before his death.

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How US Presidents Talked about Margaret Thatcher

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 8, 2013 | 1

One respected her more than any other world leader. One gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom…and another celebrated Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her on film.

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Study: Faint Praise for Obama in U.S. House After Qaddafi’s Death

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 24, 2011 | 1

Only six House Democrats and one Republican issue press releases crediting Obama in ending the Libyan dictator’s regime.

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Political Flashback: What Politicians Were Saying About Libya in 2004

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 21, 2011 | 1

Many Republicans and Democrats sang a different tune about Libya and Colonel Ghadafi just a few years ago

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Independence Day in the United States and Beyond

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 4, 2010 | 1

Nearly two dozen nations will celebrate their independence in the month of July; nearly 50 nations mark their independence from the UK each year

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Klobuchar, Ellison, and Oberstar Issue Press Releases on Haitian Disaster

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 14, 2010 | 1

Minnesota’s senior Senator and 5th and 8th CD U.S. Representatives are the only members of state’s Congressional delegation to issue statements on the Haitian situation

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Has Ron Paul Converted Michele Bachmann To Libertarianism?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 28, 2009 | 7

The event was illuminating for Bachmann’s reaction to Paul’s speech – a public display by the Congresswoman regarding her positive and negative reactions to Paul’s unique brand of libertarian conservatism

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Former MN GOP Congressman Weber Outlines National Security Challenges Facing President Obama

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 25, 2009 | 3

“The world has been getting more dangerous as we’ve been arguing about health care.”

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