Why Now Obama?
Posted on June 2, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama, mccain
There is something unique the American Presidency that makes people want to believe in something good.
8 years ago, a poor farmer in rural Bangladesh, trekked on foot to hear a US President speak. ”For me, the most memorable event in my life was the day I walked seven miles and almost saw Bill Clinton,” he […]
Serbia to Hold Elections in Kosovo
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kosovo, Serbia
Serbia has decided to hold elections in serb occupied regions of Kosovo.The problem? Kosovo declared independence from Serbia last month, making it a separate nation. But Serbia has not recognized this independence and is now acting accordingly.
“Kosovo is part of Serbia and parliamentary and local elections will be held in this territory,” Slobodan Samardzic said […]
Could Zimbabwe be the Next Kenya?
Posted on March 30, 2008 - Filed Under Elections
Inflation is running at over 100,000 percent a year. Unemployment is around 80%. The ruling party has been in power for decades. Time for a change, right?
Results from the election are trickling in and the government early Monday halting the counting of votes, a clear sign that something is afoul.
Yesterday the people […]
Iran Votes, but Not for Reformers
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Iran
Today is election day in Iran. When polls opened, the state-controlled radio proudly declared: “Today, the Iranian nation once again will show its political maturity.”
There’s only one problem with that claim. Iran is barring reform candidates from running. The rest of the field is large, with around 4,500 people seeking to fill the […]
Kenyan Parliament Ok’s Peace Accord
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Kenya
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Kenya’s government cleared another major hurtle today by approving the power sharing agreement struck last month between the rival factions.
Now, President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga - two rivals in last months ill-fated elections- must work with government officials from all parties to start repairing the damage to Kenya, which left over 1,000 dead […]
Kenyan Parliament Seeks to Ratify Peace Accord
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Africa, Kenya
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It now goes to the Parliament of Kenya to finalize the peace process.Â
Today, the first session of paliament opened since the power-sharing agreement was reached between President Mwai Kibaki and former rival turned new Prime Minister Ralia Odinga.  Â
“I urge honorable members to ensure that all the necessary bills to implement the accord and other social and economic […]
Critical Day For Clinton Campaign
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama
If this were a sporting event, its late in the 4th quarter and the Clinton campaign is taking the field. The question now is if they can morph into Eli Manning and deliver a come from behind victory? If the answer is no, then the Clinton campaign will not exist in 24 hours from the […]
Read More..>>Medvedev Wins Russian Election
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Putin, Russia
He didn’t bother campaigning, and it turns out he didn’t have to. Unlike the 2008 election in the US, the Russian election to succeed Vladimir Putin held no suspense or drama. Putin’s endorsement was enough for Dmitry Medvedev to win an easy election. Frankly, if Putin had endorsed my dog Riley, he […]
Read More..>>Clinton Raises 35M in February, But…
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
Barack Obama may have raised over 50M.
The Clinton campaign dominated the after news cycle today by announcing they raised 35 million dollars in February. That is by far the best month of fund raising for the campaign. It was the kind of news that the campaign hoped would enable them to build momentum […]
Peace Deal Signed in Kenya
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kenya, conflict
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Finally, a post-election deal has been signed in Kenya. This should mark the end of the violence that has gripped the nation since the end of December. Â
After signing the agreement, Kenya’s rival politicians shook hands and seemed ready to move on.Â
Opposition leader Raila Odinga referred to his rival as “my countryman, President Mwai Kibaki” — […]