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Governors: The Preferred Choice for President

Opinion: Governors: The Preferred Choice for President

Jennifer Hutchinson April 21, 2015

It looks like being a governor could get a candidate pretty far in the upcoming election. In the last 25 years or so, we have seen an increased preference for governors as presidential contenders. According...

Jennifer Hutchinson 

Opinion: We Need Strong Leadership; Sen. Rob Portman Can Bring it

Jennifer Hutchinson April 14, 2015

Talks of the 2016 presidential race have been dominating the news in recent weeks and months. However, we can’t forget about other critical races going on, such as Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is running...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major. Contact Jennifer Hutchinson at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: Senator Rand Paul announces official 2016 run

Jennifer Hutchinson April 9, 2015

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced his official candidacy for the 2016 presidential race. The announcement was first made yesterday morning on his campaign website stating “I am running for president...

Sophomore political science major

Opinion: Clinton Better Watch Out, Fiorina is Making Herself Heard

Jennifer Hutchinson March 17, 2015

For those of you who read my article last week, you’ll know that I had some tough criticisms for Hillary Clinton. However, one woman had more to say — Carly Fiorina. The potential GOP dark horse is...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: We want it, he wants to veto it

Jennifer Hutchinson January 19, 2015

A new Senate majority called for more bipartisan efforts in the coming years. One such effort is the Keystone XL Pipeline.This $7.6 billion pipeline would not only be a great job creator for the United...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: President Obama missing from Charlie Hebdo Rally

Jennifer Hutchinson January 15, 2015

Until about a week ago, most of us here in America had never heard of Charlie Hebdo. That is until Jan. 7, when two Islamic terrorists attacked the French satirical newspaper, killing 12 people. The murders...

Contact Jennifer Hutchinson at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: He was the Defense Secretary they wanted… now they want someone else?

Jennifer Hutchinson December 2, 2014

The dismissal of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel came as quite a shock to many Americans. It was unexpected and left most of asking, why? It’s not like this is the first time we’ve seen a Secretary...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: One vote too short

Jennifer Hutchinson November 19, 2014

One more vote was all they needed. Republicans did not get the 60 votes necessary in order to approve the Keystone Pipeline. The vote was, however, a victory for environmental activists who have turned...

Contact Jennifer at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: Paving the way for the Keystone Pipeline

Jennifer Hutchinson November 11, 2014

A new Senate Republican majority is paving the way for approval of the long-awaited Keystone Pipeline. After years of foot-dragging by President Obama and the State Department, it looks like Republicans...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu

Opinion: Are third parties threatening Republican wins?

Jennifer Hutchinson October 27, 2014

For all those who thought third parties were down for the count this election, it looks like they couldn’t have been more wrong.While the Tea Party may not be as involved as it was in 2010, a recent...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: The Obama name never hurt so bad

Jennifer Hutchinson October 9, 2014

Opinions of a president often change throughout their leadership; sometimes they’re for the better, and sometimes for the worse. President Obama is definitely experiencing the worse.However, who would...

Jennifer Hutchinson is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at jhutch12@kent.edu.

Opinion: Republicans make their way through Ohio

Jennifer Hutchinson October 1, 2014

Saturday was a great day for Republicans in Ohio. After spending some time in Wisconsin, Chairman of the Republican Governor’s Association, Chris Christie, spent his day campaigning and rallying support...