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The GOP has taken control of the Senate, leaving President Barack Obama to struggle with a congress intent on watching him fail. While that news processes, take a look at these other key races and initiatives around the country. GOP Takes Control Of The Senate California’s Prop 47 The highly publicized Proposition 47, supported by JAY Z, […]
Taking advantage of President Barack Obama‘s low approval rating and midterm election apathy, the Republican Party has taken control of the Senate, stripping Sen. Harry Reid of his Majority Leader title to be replaced with Mitch McConnell, who won his reelection in Kentucky. What we know so far: Rep. Tom Cotton (R) upset Sen. Mark Pryor (D) […]
The 2014 Midterm Elections feature a series of key races that could have staggering implications down the road. With eight tightly-contested U.S. Senate races and nine gubernatorial contests, this election cycle has the added drama of being the last two years of President Barack Obama‘s as he navigates low approval from the public. One of the more […]
Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel (J. Hogan Gidley, Angela Rye and Rock Newman) discuss what the outcome of this year’s midterm elections could mean for President Barack Obama’s final two years in office. RELATED: Get the latest news as Black America goes to the polls If Republicans take over the Senate, […]
President Barack Obama appeared on the “The Ko Show” to discuss why it is important for everyone to get out and vote in today’s elections. During Mr. Obama’s exclusive interview on WERQ he reminded listeners about the financial crisis the country experienced in 2008, the recovery over the past six years and there still being […]
So… we noticed that the posting of First Lady Michelle Obama’s get-out-the-vote interview with NewsOne Now was getting traffic from a small, but growing number of right-wing blogs. Were they really interested in her message of how voting affects policy, and the “team” that the president has to work with in Congress? Nah. This brief, light-hearted exchange just […]
More than 2 million women of color have joined the vote-eligible population in the past two years, making them key players in U.S. elections, according to Center for American Progress, citing an upcoming report by senior fellow Maya L. Harris. As a result of those numbers, President Barack Obama and other Democrats have been on […]
First Lady Michelle Obama joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” for an exclusive interview to discuss this year’s midterm elections and why it is important for you to get to the polls on election day. When talking about tomorrow’s elections, Mrs. Obama said, “… the midterm elections are so important to a president’s ability to move […]
Despite fears there will be a decline in black votership this year, polling of early voters shows room for hope. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that African-Americans make up 33.1 percent of early votes cast in Georgia; nearly matching the percentage of early votes when President Obama ran for re-election in 2012.The figures, which were provided […]
The Washington Times is reporting that some members of the Republican Party are up in arms over Alabama campaign mailers that urge Blacks to head to the polls or continue to face racial discrimination, including Stop & Frisk, land grabs to honor the Ku Klux Klan, and a jerry-built justice system. RELATED: Why The Black […]
With Election Day just days away, the 2014 Midterm Elections have become the hot-button issue for pundits and analysts alike. In regards to the Black electorate, this voting cycle could have even greater implications. Adding to the drama, there is also a partisan battle unfolding involving those critical votes. RELATED: Congresswoman Barbara Lee: Celebrate Civil […]
As Democrats fight to maintain a grip on the U.S. Senate in the upcoming Midterm Elections, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) (pictured, right) went on the attack against the Republican Party, hitting leaders on issues of race relations in the hopes of spurring Black voter turnout. RELATED: Report: Strict Texas ID Law Is Stopping Citizens From Voting […]