100 Days of History and Change

On his 100th Day of his young Presidency, Barack Obama has a lot to smile about. His approval numbers are in the high 60's, the stimulus package was passed as well as a host of many other policies. He has changed our image around the world and has uplifted the confidence of the American Public. There is a new era in Washington. An era that started with President Kennedy and was reborn on November 4, 2008. The Office of the Presidency has returned from its dour days to days of promise and leadership.

The next 100 days will not be easy. This President will be tested and tried. He will not be perfect nor will the American People agree with him all the time. However, we can be assured that we will have a friend in the White House for years to come.

Specter's choice to run as a Democrat truly shows the shrinking GOP base.

Obama's Policies will ensure a Democratic Majority for the Next 30 Years

I know that many of you may think that one this is too early to predict and two it is too incongruous with the times. Albeit, this is true the facts are there. President Obama won more than 351 electoral votes. This shows that he won an overwhelming majority of the country. The policies that he has put in place during his first 100 days has locked down some key constituencies. The Lilly Ledbetter Act in which the President signed into law will ensure that women recieve equal pay. This will help to lock down the women vote. A good majority of the voting block are women. He has also strengthened ties with Hispanic voters with his policies on Cuba and immigration. Stats show that Hispanics will out number whites and blacks in the years to come. Obama and the Democrats received a majority of their vote in 2008. African Americans are still voting for Democrats 95% of the time. This has increased with the election of the President. I believe with these factors coupled with the shrinking GOP base, the Democratic Party will be in power for a while

Congress to open debate on a Clean Energy Bill this week this will be a huge push to rebuild America. Opponents of the bill feel that cap and trade is expensive

Earth Day is no Longer a Liberal Issue

As America approaches another Earth Day, the mood is very different. Americans from all walks of life have come to the understanding that a healthy planet means a healthy economy and a healthy economy means jobs. This is more than just green jobs and jump starting a dying economy, this is about the quality of life for generations to come. Congress must act this year by passing an energy bill so we can ensure that the issue of climate change will no longer be a labyrinth but a new way of thinking and a new way of life.

Obama shaking Hands with Chavez does not show weakness. Nor does it show that Mr Obama is giving Mr Chavez credibility. This is just two presidents greeting

Will High Speed Trains Change the South?

I know it has been while since I have blogged. I am back now and plan to blog more so you can stay abreast to the world of politics. Since my last posting, I have received a job with the Alliance for Climate Protection. This company was started by Former Vice President Al Gore. Our goal is to bring awareness to alternative forms of eneryg and stop the climate crisis. Today, the President spoke in regards to his plan to rebuild America by creating high speed rail. One of the corridors that will be built is the Southeast corridor which will run through the Upstate of South Carolina to Atlanta and from Raleigh down through Columbia to Florida. This will bring a wealth of jobs to the Carolinas and cause its economy to boom. I am certain that the gargantuan plan of the President will reshape the South's economy and cause a boom not seen since the cotton industry over 150 years ago.

Is the United States Becoming Less Religious?

A recent poll that was displayed on MSNBC and CNN shows that more and more Americans are not considering themselves as Christians. Why is this happening? Has the recession caused so much grief that Americans are wondering if God even exist? The cultural war has also started to gain fire again. Notre Dame students are praying that President Obama does not come and speak at their commencement ceremony. Their reason?, the President's stance on abortion. Are we heading down the road of becoming even more bitterly split? Can politics and religion ever mix? Let me know your thoughts.