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Israel Galarza

The power of the split screen

Israel Galarza III October 5, 2016

In 1960, presidential debates were covered on television for the first time. The memorable series of debates broadcasted on countless American televisions featured Democratic nominee John F. Kennedy and...

Spotlight shifts to vice presidents in debate

Nicholas Hunter October 5, 2016

Tuesday night saw the first and only debate between Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine.The event took place at Longwood University in...

Stephen D'Abreau

The face of Fascism

Stephen D'Abreau September 21, 2016

How many times have you heard Donald Trump likened to Adolf Hitler? Have you read it on social media, heard it in conversations on college campuses or seen it through a cable news outlet? The answer is...

Lucas Misera

Clinton’s deplorable comments

Lucas Misera September 14, 2016

Several days ago, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton commented that she can group half of Donald Trump’s voters into what she calls the “basket of deplorables.”At first glance, this...

Ohio governor and republican hopeful John Kasich speaks to supporters at the Ohio CAT Headquarters on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Kasich ends bid for Republican nomination

KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press May 4, 2016

The last man standing in Donald Trump's path to the Republican nomination, Ohio Gov. John Kasich ended his campaign Wednesday, making Trump the party's presumptive nominee.Speaking to reporters in Columbus,...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: The political climate in 2016

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans May 4, 2016

Donald Trump was once again the victor of the latest Republican primary that took place Tuesday. The GOP frontrunner won the state of Indiana, claiming all 57 delegates. Meanwhile, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz...

Opinion: Obama’s latest speech sums up my current mindset

Samantha Karam May 4, 2016

Last Saturday, the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner took place. The purpose of this annual event is to recognize the journalists who cover news related to the president and the White House....

Susan Sarandon, left, brings Bernie Sanders onto the stage at Drexel University in Philadelphia on Monday, April 25, 2016.

Sanders campaign to lay off hundreds of workers

Ken Thomas Associated Press April 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders' movement for a political revolution is reaching a crossroads even as his campaign said it was laying off hundreds of field staffers and other aides to focus on winning the California primary...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Religion in American politics

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans April 20, 2016

The Republican Presidential race continues this week with the New York primary. Donald Trump won 89 of the 93 delegates, John Kasich claimed four and Ted Cruz did not secure any. The candidates are always...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: The primary election and the Republican Party

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans April 13, 2016

The 2016 presidential election has been interesting, to say the least: Both parties have seen intense races, and that trend will most likely continue as the primary elections draw to a close.On the Republican...

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to a small crowd at Cass Screw Machine Company on Aug. 18, 2015 in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Walker announced his "Day One Plan" to replace Obamacare.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker endorses Ted Cruz

Gov. Scott Walker endorsed Ted Cruz for president Tuesday, reinforcing his opposition to Donald Trump a week before Wisconsin's primary.The GOP governor dropped out of the race for president in September...

Balloons drop from the ceiling at the 2012 Republican National Convention in the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida.

Petition calls for open carry at RNC

Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press March 29, 2016

A petition seeking to allow firearms to be openly carried inside the arena for this summer's Republican National Convention in Cleveland is sparking debate, attracting tens of thousands of signatures...