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Obama’s Plan in Afghanistan

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

Hours after President Obama’s primetime address to the nation, the web is whirring in response to the Commander-in-Chief’s order that 33,000 American troops will withdraw from Afghanistan by next summer. The remarks also featured Pakistan, Iraq and the uprisings in … Continue reading →

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Preview: Obama’s Plan in Afghanistan

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Welcome to Politico Watch’s new home on JoshMellits.com. My sincere apologies for the extended Politico Watch hiatus. The past month has been particularly busy, between graduating from Boston University and revamping the site. The political world has been buzzing during … Continue reading →

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The Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jmellits

It has been less than a day since CNN reported that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a Pakistani compound, but the world – and the World Wide Web – is still swirling and stunned. There are countless angles … Continue reading →

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Page Watch: Click

Posted on April 17, 2011 by jmellits

Political media sources tend to be on the serious side, and well they should be. The problems facing our nation are no laughing matter, from budget battles to wars abroad. Yet any heavy issues require a degree of levity and … Continue reading →

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Page Watch: Congress

Posted on April 3, 2011 by jmellits

In this installment of Page Watch, we examine Politico’s coverage on Congress. The legislative branch of government has been seemingly cast aside in the era of executive power, especially in the case of President Obama’s decision on Libya. But as … Continue reading →

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Page Watch: 44

Posted on February 27, 2011 by jmellits

Before the next installment of the Page Watch series on Politico Watch, I want to direct your attention to the Flickr widget on the right-hand column underneath the blogroll. The pictures are the same as the slideshow in the previous … Continue reading →

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Madison Mayhem Coverage

Posted on February 20, 2011 by jmellits

The United States has been captivated by coverage of massive demonstrations across the world. The nation anxiously watches drama developing as one faction fights against the incumbent government, while passionate political protesters march alongside. Washington is unsure how to respond … Continue reading →

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Politico on Egypt

Posted on February 11, 2011 by jmellits

The world has watched with great anticipation over the past few weeks as protesters in Egypt took the streets in dramatic fashion, demanding that long-time ruler Hosni Mubarak resign. The octogenarian head of state waffled, stating his intention not to … Continue reading →

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2012 Live: Only 643 Days to Election Day…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by jmellits

But who’s counting? Here’s someone who is: It may seem like centuries ago, but it’s only been three years since Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president on a cold morning in Springfield, Ill. Having won that race in … Continue reading →

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