Monthly Archives: October 2012

Florida’s Amendment 8 Sounds a Lot Like Religion on the Dole

Posted on October 19, 2012 by politicaloptic

Amendment 8 on this November’s Florida ballot is labeled by its authors the Religious Freedom Amendment. The amendment, which would reverse key language of the Florida constitution on the separation of church and state, has the full-throated support of the … Continue reading →

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Lessons to be Drawn from Denver Debate

Posted on October 6, 2012 by politicaloptic

Democratic supporters of President Obama were looking for a forceful case for his reelection at Wednesday’s debate. Instead they saw the president withdrawn and in rambling mode, woefully unprepared to answer his opponent’s programmed assault. Having spent weeks rehearsing his lines, Romney overwhelmed Obama … Continue reading →

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