Political Cartoon #4

Below is a copy of my cartoon...I can't ever seem to get this formatting right. All well, at least you can see it, unlike my first post where you had no idea what I was talking about. This week I decided to focus on the whole Blagojevich scandal that's been the talk of the town. He has apparently been trying to sell (on EBAY) and bid off Obama's now vacant position as U.S. Senator of Illinois. Wow...and to think he thought he wouldn't get caught...how stupid!!! It just amazes me sometimes how far people will go to rip people off to get money, sometimes it's down right sickening. Anyhow I'm on the FBI's side and so glad they caught this crime committing man. GO USA! I love the look on Blagovich's face and how angry he looks...he deserves it on all levels. I hope he gets the punishment he deserves so he will never even think to do something like this again. On the other hand, I feel bad for Obama because I would like to think he had no idea it was going on and I think it is turning some people away from fully supporting Obama just because it is centering around his ex-seat in the Senate. I'm sure as time passes people will forget about it, but until then I hope people realize that this was only Blagovich's doing and he will be the one paying the consequences.

Political Cartoon # 3

Cartoon can be seen at this site but i'll try and describe it for you as well http://www.cagle.com/politicalcartoons/pccartoons/archives/bagley.asp?Action=GetImage : George W. Bush is planning out his presidential library on the big sheet in front of him while leaving important issues, the little papers under the blue print, behind like our current recession, the record job losses, and many companies commiting bankruptcy.

This cartoon was the first one I saw and there was no doubt that I would analyze it for this week's current event. To me it summarizes this time period where he is still the president but Obama, as the president elect, is getting plenty of attention in the media. With this said, Bush seems to be chillin in the background probably doing just this, planning out his presidential library. In the cartoon his blue print includes a "decider room" a "vomitorium", and a "stachoo of me". All these mispellings and hilarious names are picking fun at Bush and what he has done in the past eight years that have caught America's attention. I know this whole changing presidents thing must be kind of awkward for any president in transition, but come on Bush, you're still president for another month and there are things to do...step up son!!! :) But people will be people and times will pass. I just hope Obama, since he will have four years, can do what's right and help fix our nation's problems so we can better life for all Americans.

political cartoon #2

This week I learned to get my cartoon of the internet so that I can post a picture. My success worked and now everyone can actually see what i'm talking about. Isn't it lovely?!?!

So I thought this cartoon was pretty hilarious because of what the Clinton family has been through when Bill was president. If you can't read it....Hilary: "It's an honor to be asked to serve as secretary of state..." and Bill: "I'll handle the foreign affairs..." (as a side note, there are hearts all around the word 'affairs'. This hints to the readers that it is an important word relating to Bill's affair with Monica.) Now back on track...okay so this cartoon is basically playing on the fact that Bill seems to feel that he is in the spot light even though he wasn't the one elected as secretary of state. In a way he is living through his wife and her position in our nation. I feel that this cartoon will become more of a reality as Obama is innaugurated and him and his cabinet start working together more frequently. Someone needs to tell Bill to but out and that he had his time. :)

Political Cartoon Week 1

Okay so my cartoon was from about a week ago in the Washington Post and I cannot find a picture of it on the web. Basically it was a cartoon that picked at Obama's popularity and the recessing economy. It was set up as an an advertisement of Winter catalogs from a department store and in it were three pictures of catalog covers. The first was of a hobo who needed help, the second was of Obama and his flashy attire, and the last was of our empty economic crisis. I think it is good how even though our economy and politics are at new standings, we can for see a positive future and still pick fun at what is going on in the world around us for humor. On the other hand, it in no way allows for our government to slack or for our economic crisis to be overlooked. I am excited to start a new form of blogs and cannot wait to continue the look into the world of political cartoons.

Final Election Blog!

It's time for predictions! Okay so here's what i'm thinking for the presidential race...Obama has definitely held strong. Unlike McCain he has made it clear to the nation what he stands for and how he is going to approach issues like the war in Iraq and our economy. Also, he has been a strong fighter throughout the campaign always finding a new way to get his name out there to the public. For this reason I predict that Obama will be our next president winning the Electoral College votes 413: 230. He has won over most of the big impact states like CA and is up in the polls in FL. For the popular vote this is hard to tell considering people are predicting we will have a record turnout. I do know that the 2004 popular vote totaled 121,056,394 voters with a 64% voter turn out. So, based on these numbers I am again predicting Obama's win 93,792,296 votes to 31,264,099 votes for McCain.

For the VA Senate it is a race between Mark Warner (D) and Jim Gilmore (R). I am predicting that the Democrats will once again pull through with a win; in this case a landslide. As of now, Mark Warner is up in the polls by about 30 points. Warner has been a successful governor in the past with a great positve in fluence in the Northern Virginia region. In this way he is favored as the incumbent candidate.

For the local House races there are two local regions:

10th: Frank Wolf (R) vs. Judy Feder (D). Mr. Wolf is the incumbent candidate who was elected in 1980 to serve this district. He is running for his 15th term with much experience. In particular, for Fairfax County he worked on important issues such as transportation, education, and gang violence. For these reasons and more I feel that the community is comfortable with him and that he will secure the majority of votes. Judy Feder on the other hand was a Georgetown University program dean but was heavily favored in her party's primary.

11th: Keith Fimian (R) vs. Gerry Connolly (D). Honestly, I am not to informed about this race, but here is what I found...The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Connolly, is heavily fovored against the unknown businessman, Fimian. But, Fimian has huge sums of money on his side which could make this race closer than many have been expecting. Based on these facts, I would like to think money doesn't buy a candidate votes and that the voters will look at more than just wealth. For this I am predicting Connolly as the victor.

WOW! HERE WE COME ELECTION DAY!

Current Event #6

My article focused on the candidate's stands against eachother. As the election gets closer the candidates attack eachother both on personal issues and party stands. To me these atacks are immature and unnecessary for a presidential campaign. To see grown men and women who are running for the presidency of the United States acting like high schoolers is just sad. And these acts aren't just a one lane road, it goes back and forth from McCain and Obama. One starts it and the other has to follow with their administrations backing them up. The article also mentioned how the candidates become very vague on their issues when debating or answering questions presented by the press. This is disappointing to supporters to see that the candidates are incapable of knowing and presenting their stands on issues.

Recent polls show Obama is leading over McCain. It is predicted that as the days grow closer, the gap with start closing in and the polls with equalize. This is scary for Obama and I hope that McCain's lack of campaigning and advertising will have an effect on the election results.

THE END!

Election Post #5 (almost done!)

so...let's talk about swing states!

Ohio and Florida seem to still be up in the air with who they support. These are crucial states because they have a large impact with the electoral college. Ohio with 20 electoral votes and Florida with 27. Here's the run down:

~FLORIDA~
In 2004 Bush on this state by a mere 5 points and McCain assumes he can pull through. On the other hand, Obama has competed fiercely here and knows what's up. As of now, Obama is slightly leading with a 48.6% and McCain is trailing with a 46.6%.

~OHIO~
Again, in 2004 Bush won this state, but the Republicans have severe losses here such as in the governor's race. Obama has been having a hard time picking up supporters, but he again is slightly ahead with a 48.3%. McCain holds a 45.5%.

In the end, my predictions are that McCain will win both these states' support. In Florida, the popular Rebublican governor and appeal of Senator Joe Lieberman are all backing McCain giving him the boost he needs. There is no word of any Democratic support. In Ohio, Obama had a hard time attracting the white, working class voters' support in the primaries. Considering Ohio is a big, industrial state, there is little hope that he can pull through, but I wish him the best of luck.

Only a few more weeks to go!!!!