Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama's Reelection In Chicago
It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
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It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
While Mitt Romney talks about binders full of women, Democrats have ballots full of women.
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
On Friday, President Barack Obama told his supporters at a campaign rally – inside a public high school, no less – to vote for revenge!
Philadelphia and its heavily populated suburbs were the big focus of candidates' attention on Sunday in Pennsylvania, just two days before voters pull the lever in a state that has emerged as a battleground for control of the White House and the U.S. Senate.
For both parties, it's a fight to the finish.
As the campaign draws to a close it has become very apparent that Obama will return to the White House and that Harry Reid will lead a Democratic Senate.
Both political parties – Republicans and Democrats – are known for getting carelessly carried away with name calling when stakes and tensions are high in the political arena. Regardless, there is no excuse for the type of name-calling that has surfaced over the past week.
As time is winding down, the stakes are getting higher in the election. With 24 days left until decision day, here's the lowdown.
Friday's surprising jobs report quickly became the talk of the campaign trail.
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
If the GOP wants a candidate to "man up", they should tell Mitt Romney to grow up and stop hiding his returns and stop disparaging working Americans for meeting their tax obligations while he dodges his.
New Jersey Assembly members held a hearing this week looking at a potential state tax revenue shortfall, but there's some debate over the motivation behind the hearing.
The idea that 47 percent of Americans don't have "personal responsibility" or "care for their lives" is shockingly arrogant, even by Mitt Romney's standards.
The media keeps suggesting that the racism regarding candidates has to do with whites not wanting to vote for a black man, even though Barack Obama won a presidential election with a great amount of white support in 2008. What the media isn't talking about is the NBC-Wall Street survey results which say that there are basically no black supporters for the Caucasian candidate, Mitt Romney, in 2012.
The early returns are in and, according to the Neilson rating company, the Democrats beat the Republicans... and the NFL.
In the roar of the crowd, and the chaos of emotion, Bill Clinton delivered the speech of a lifetime, filled with tremendous emotion, and amazing clarity.
In an odd turn of events, the Republicans in Tampa nominated real life versions of their cartoon versions of Kerry and Gore. Republicans thought John Kerry should be criticized for changing positions. But Kerry is not in the same league as Romney who ran as a pro-choice candidate and promised to do more for gay rights than Ted Kennedy.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention begins today, and there's no question the Democrats have their work cut out for them.
The convention story moves from Tampa to Charlotte.
Last night, Clint Eastwood produced the most bizarre and uncomfortable moments in modern convention history. If Mitt Romney cannot get his campaign right. If he cannot even get the things that he can control right, how can he make the case that he can run the country?
The whole concept of warring on women is totally sexist. The truth is that women are speaking for themselves, doing a damn good job of expressing their views quite clearly and eloquently, and they don't need the media speaking for them – especially the male-intense media of 2012.
Republicans are kept accountable for their own misspeaks and actions. Unlike the Democrats' life jacket being tossed out to a sinking politician by the Party, when a Republican politician does the inexcusable, the Republican Party throws him an anchor – and that's how it should be.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After a cloudy, rainy, damp and frankly miserable Saturday, the rest of the holiday weekend is looking up. Andrew Kozak reports.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood’s annual May Fair festival was canceled this weekend as rainy weather swept across the region during Memorial Day weekend. Eva Andersen reports.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Saturday evening.
The congregation of Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, now has a temporary place to worship after a fire destroyed the historic church last Sunday.
It is going to be a wet Saturday, basically a washout. The same is true for the first half of Sunday with chances it will taper off for the afternoon. Precipitation is more scattered on Monday, but there's still a chance of a stray shower or storm. A day late and dollar short, nice weather returns for the return to work on Tuesday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.