Did the media cover the full racial aspects of Barack Obama’s run or did they miss some aspects? And since his election as President, has there been a shift? Has there been a renewed interest in minorities — not only in politics, but in other aspects of American life? In this Guest Voice post, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch looks at some of these issues. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily...

Is former Republican ticket Veep candidate Gov. Sarah Palin getting a bum wrap? In this Guest Voice column, authors and speakers Floyd and Marth Beth Brown argue that Palin has been targeted by the party’s Old Guard. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Palin Saboteurs Want to Kill Her Career Now By Floyd and Mary Beth Brown Attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin by McCain...

What clues do we have on how Obama will govern? Veteran journalist Jerry Remmers gives us some indicators in this Guest Voice post that includes some original reporting. How Obama Governs by Jerry Remmers In The Beginning …: The genesis of Barack Obama’s method of operation for governing is traced to his days at Harvard Law School where he attended in 1989-91. It also explains his concept that judges...

Some special thoughts from humorist Tom Purcell — not humorous here — on this special day: Tomb of the Unknowns By Tom Purcell Hurricane Isabel struck Washington, D.C., hard that night. It was Sept. 18, 2003. I lived in Alexandria, Va., at the time. I rode out the storm reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine. At the Arlington National Cemetery, just a few miles from where I sat, the sentinels...

President Elect Barack Obama’s slogan has been “Yes we can.” In this Guest Voice post, Bill Steigerwald Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist makes it clear he’s not too sure its as simple as that — and has some suggestions for the new President. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Yes You Can Try by Bill Steigerwald Mr. Obama, bring on...

So FINALLY Campaign 2008 has come to an end. Yet — less than a week after it has been over — Campaign 2012 has already seemingly begun. Humorist Will Durst looks at the new race and offers some handicapping. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. Campaign 2012: And They’re Off! by Will Durst As the curtain mercifully falls on the Most Important...

So what did Barack Obama’s election to the presidency mean? Did it mean a Democrat won, elected because people wanted change and specific policies? Or was there also another, stronger undercurrent that helped him win that included the way he ran…and the electorate rejecting a certain tone to Campaign 2008? Michael Winship, senior writer for PBS’s Bill Moyers Journal looks at these issues...

So why did Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain lose? Was he outclassed by Democrat Barack Obama? Was it a massive wave of Americans clamoring for change? In this Guest Voice post, conservative talk show host Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, argues it’s because the GOP, the Bush White House and the McCain campaign handed the election to Obama. Guest Voice posts do not...

So what was Democrat Barack Obama’s victory all about? Was it the triumph of politics, or a party, or a man? In this Guest Voice post, author Martha Randolph Carr argues that it was the triumph of something even bigger. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the views of TMV or its writers. The New American Landscape By Martha Randolph Carr American cynicism lost the battle this week as Barack...

This is the last of two Guest Voice columns on Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain’s insinuations that Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama has socialist inclinations. Author Martha Randolph Carl believes he does not — and that the word “socialist” has become a new code word. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its many writers. Socialism...

This is the first of two Guest Voice columns on Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain’s insinuations that Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama has socialist inclinations. Talk show host Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, believes Obama does. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its many writers. You Can’t be Half-Socialist by Michael Reagan The...

The 2008 Presidential campaign has been called one of the most historic…ever. To humorist Will Durst sees it historic in different way: due to quality (or lack of it) of Republican Senator John McCain’s campaign. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Worst Campaign Ever by Will Durst I don’t know which is scarier: The American landscape the next President...

A controversy is raging over Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden’s comment that Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama could be tested by America’s enemies. The Obama camp says the testing could occur with any new President. GOPers say Biden was correct in warning about Obama in particular. That argument is made here in this Guest Voice post by conservative talk show...

Is the West’s goal respecting all religions? And, if it is, is this truly happening? In this Guest Voice post Iranian freelance writer and blogger Kourosh Ziabari takes a look at the issue of religion and respecting religions.TMV runs Guest Voice posts of various viewpoints. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Violence against religion: Road toward freedom By...

A top strategist for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has suggested the McCain campaign could up the ante and raise the Reverent Wright issue in the final days of a campaign. In this Guest Voice post, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch argues that going negative may not be the wisest move. Brasch is an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president...

So who’s to blame for the economic mess that could greatly impact Presidential campaign 2008? The conventional news media wisdom is the bulk of the blame should go to the Republicans. In this Guest Voice post, humorist Tom Purcell says that the “blankity blank blank” Ds have played a role as well. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the view of TMV or its writers. Blankity Blank...

Centrist author John Avlon, who worked for then-President Bill Clinton and then-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, writing in The Wall Street Journal, takes a look at what independent voters as a group tend to want. And once again Avlon, who wrote the best political book ever on American centrist voters, Independent Nation: How Centrists Can Change American Politics, shines a light on trends that explain why the...

A key centerpiece of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain’s present campaign is the person and political story of Joe the Plumber. In this Guest Voice post, humorist Will Durst takes a look at the third and final debate — and John the Candidate. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of TMV or its writers. John the Candidate by Will Durst Take that old saw about...

In this Guest Voice, PBS’s Bill Moyers’ Journal’s senior writer looks at the growing controversy over ACORN, the accusations by the campaign of Republican Senator John McCain, the Obama campaign and its meaning. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the views of TMV or its writers. A Mighty Hoax from ACORN Grows by Michael Winship ACORN and election fraud. Hang on. As soon as I can...

In this extensive Guest Voice original report, New York human rights lawyer K. Steven Zimmerman reports on a rally held by third party candidate Ralph Nader in New York City on Thursday. Tear Down The Wall! by K. Steven Zimmerman NEW YORK – WALL STREET, From the steps of the Federal Hall National Memorial, and across the street from the well-guarded, all-marble New York Stock Exchange building, speaker...

With polls showing a likely — but not certain — Republican rout, some have wondered if the Reagan era is over. In this Guest Voice, Ronald Reagan’s son conservative talk show host Michael Reagan argues that, if the Reagan era is indeed over, it will have been the Republican Party that killed it. Guest Voice posts offer various viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or...

Afghanistan’s defense minister today said that 2008 has been the bloodiest year yet for the insurgency in Afghanistan. A British reporter says the country is locked in a spiral of doom. In this Guest Voice post, India-based American freelance reporter Wil Robinson details what the U.S. must do to win. Robinson spent two weeks reporting in Afghanistan last December. What The U.S. Must Do To Win In Afghanistan by...

What to do about Iran? Should it be isolated? Should the newAmerican president in January President open up a more extensive dialogue with it? Or should it be a mixture of both isolation and minimal dialogue? And what are the realities and what has happened so far? In this Guest Voice post Iranian freelance writer and blogger Kourosh Ziabari takes a look at the issue.TMV runs Guest Voice posts of various viewpoints....

Today is Halloween, the favorite day of kids and dentists everywhere. But is Presidential campaign 2008 kind of like Halloween — only each side seeks to put a costume on the other? In this Guest Voice post, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch and his wife Rosemary look at Halloween and campaign 2008. Guest Voice posts reflect differing viewpoints and do not necessarily represent the opinion...

Free speech should protect both sides in political debate. In this Guest Voice post, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch looks at a case that hasn’t received much publicity — and has an end result that would probably make the Founding Fathers smile. Brasch is an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Guest Voice...