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96 percent in Ireland say they would vote for Obama in US election - Puzzled Americans ask why do Irish in Ireland dislike the GOP so much? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:16:00 PDT

Mitt Romney and Barack ObamaA Gallup International poll has revealed that Irish, in Ireland, would vote 96-4 percent for Barack Obama over Mitt RomneyThat’s not a landslide it is an avalancheBut it begs the question why Irish and Europeans in general see so little to like in the GOP candidates these daysAfter all many Irish are Catholic conservatives fiercely opposed to abortion and feel issues like immigration into Ireland is destroying the country READ MORE

Bill Moyers sets Bill O’Reilly straight over comments made during Washington debate – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:17:21 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Bill Moyers took time out of his American Public Television distributed show “Moyers & Company” to set the record straight on what Bill O’Reilly had said during his debate, named “The Rumble”, with satirical host Jon Stewart, in Washington.

In the 2012 United States Presidential Election healthcare is second most important issue for the voters (IrishCentral)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:30:26 PDT

20 percent of US voters consider healthcare the most important issueHealthcare is on the minds of voters, an issue which is only superseded by jobs and the economy In a new report published in the latest online issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that 20 % of likely voters consider healthcare and Medicare as the most important issue on their minds when voting for president next monthThe study, conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health represented an analysis of 37 national polls conducted by 17 independent organizations Those who prioritized healthcare in their decision making were significantly more inclined to support the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly called Obama Care READ MORE

Irish bets are still on Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:42:39 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Paddy Powers, Ireland’s largest bookmakers, are giving odds in favour of Barack Obama winning the 2012 presidential election against Republican Mitt Romney.

President Obama enjoys surge in support from Catholic America (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:28:44 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

President Barack Obama is winning the Catholic vote in the race to the White House by a country mile.

Joe Biden: ‘This is not your father’s Republican Party’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:12:57 PDT

By: LAURA BRYN SISSON

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden addressed students and community members at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH on Friday, highlighting the differences between the Democratic and Republican welfare platforms.

Paul Ryan admits Election 2012 is going to be a rough race between Romney and Obama (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:40:33 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Despite the controversy swirling around their campaign Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan urged his House GOP colleagues to stay optimistic because voters are being offered two distinct choices in November.

Irish Pastoral Centre - Senior Citizen Notes: Voting in the Election 2012 and Medicare (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:47:31 PDT

By Kieran C O’SullivanSeniors and VotingPresident Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney are close together in the race for votes but far apart on the issues Only US citizens can vote in the upcoming election in November Given that elections are coming up, it is time to remind newly sworn-in senior citizens to register to vote READ MORE

Irish Pastoral Centre - Immigration and US citizenship news: marriage related cases, returning from Ireland, and Election 2012 issues (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:47:31 PDT

By Kieran C O’Sullivan, Immigration CounselorMarriage related casesWe continue to field questions from people on green card applications based on marriage to US citizens We review the paperwork in these cases at our monthly clinics; our next clinic is October 2nd at 2012Pre Cana Couples in the greater Boston area thinking of getting married are reminded that they can contact the IPC with regard to pre-cana courses READ MORE

Notre Dame lawsuit on health law is a huge blow for President Obama -- Damages Obama with Catholic vote, the key one in 2012 election (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:15:07 PDT

Father John Jenkins and President Barack ObamaThe lawsuit filed by Notre Dame yesterday against the Obama administration and their health care law is bad news indeed for President ObamaThe Fighting Irish are putting up the gloves -- and it is against the president who needs their support more than ever this November In an election where the Catholic vote is widely seen as the critical swing vote, the Notre Dame move places the most famous Catholic institution in the United States firmly in opposition to the president on his singular policy on health careThat is big news given that Notre Dame was widely perceived as being in the president’s corner after they invited him to be their commencement speaker in 2009 over the strong objections of local bishops READ MORE

Catholic vote is key to 2012 presidential election -- Barack Obama controversy on contraception a huge issue (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:15 PST

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVIIn nine of the past ten US presidential elections the majority of the Catholic vote has gone to the person who won the electionLittle wonder then that the furor over the Bishop’s attacks on President Obama’s contraception plan created such wavesIn five of those elections, the Catholic vote was within a point of the overall margin of victory, a clear indicator of how vital the vote isThere is a massive push on for the Catholic vote in both political parties this election season READ MORE

Even from the grave Ted Kennedy may dominate 2012 Presidential election (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:30:11 PST

Ed Kennedy & Mitt RomneyEven from the grave Ted Kennedy may dominate the 2012 electionThat is because his tactics in 1994 against Mitt Romney when he ran against Kennedy for the US senate proved so successfulI remember that race well I was allowed to accompany Kennedy for a day on the campaign trail READ MORE

Scarlett Johansson’s only Christmas wish is for President Barack Obama to be re-elected in 2012 (IrishCentral)

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:30:24 PST

Scarlett Johansson and President Barack ObamaThe actress is a big supporter of the current resident of the White House and is hoping the American public vote the Democrat leader into office for a second term next yearSpeaking at the New York premiere of her latest movie ‘We Bought a Zoo’ on Monday night, she said: “I hope 2012 brings a re-election for President Obama And this year I've learned a lot about patience and tolerance"Scarlett – who was joined by her co-star Matt Damon at the screening - has no grandiose plans for the festive season, but she is looking forward to a well-deserved rest after a busy and also challenging 2011 READ MORE

Irish economy will be an issue in US 2012 presidential election ---Economic miracle or still a basket case? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:25:07 PDT

The Irish economy looks set to become an issue in the American presidential election in 2012 with competing visions of how austerity is working in the Irish economyThe right-leaning Wall Street Journal has carried a series of articles pointing to Ireland’s improved economic figures and pointing out that austerity is working thereHowever liberal economists such as The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman disagree with that analysis saying reports of an Irish recovery are way overblown,The latest Wall Street Journal article was the influential ‘Heard on the Street’ column by Richard Barley on Friday which stated boldly;“Austerity works—or at least, it is working in Ireland The country's bonds now yield less than when Dublin received a €85 billion ($115 READ MORE

Election 2012 : Florida's Marc Rubio will run for president someday (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:10:05 PDT

The most impressive winner last night was Marco Rubio the senate winner in FloridaHis acceptance speech reminded me of another minority candidate, Barack Obama when he first stepped on the world stage at the Democratic convention in 2000His paean to his father, a penniless Cuban migrant whose own son is elected to the most powerful institution in America was beautifully stated and deeply feltHe was also surprisingly modest, not over the top because of his victory, clearly understanding that voters were not voting for Republicans out of love but out of frustration with the other party READ MORE