Frank America's blog

November 4th has come and gone, Barack Obama is now President-Elect, the Democrats have a majority in both the House and Senate. So...where's the party?  Read More »

I'll go ahead and admit it: I'm a veritable freak of nature. I watch CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, and The Daily Show as if my life depended on it(you could say it did this year) and love every minute of it. I have favorite pundits and I cheer for Senators and Representatives (Debbie Wasserman Schultz!!!, Chris Dodd, HILLARY!!!).  Read More »

While I was watching CNN Situation Room the other day I stumbled on a heartwarming realisation: even if McCain is elected on November 4th, he will face a Democratic majority in both the House and Senate! Clearly this is only good news if you're a Democrat, but I happen to be one and I don't think I'm alone in my leanings.  Read More »

I am always surprised when I hear people complaining about the crazy Congressional bills or legislation passed on the local stage when they in fact did not vote. I personally feel that you forfeit the right to complain if you didn't vote to keep those you complain about out of office.  Read More »

In the second Presidential Debate and at rallies since, John McCain and Sarah Palin have continually referred to the 'health' of the mother in cases of abortion as a non-issue. Not only am I baffled by the air-quotes, I cannot believe that anyone would say a mother's health is not at issue in regards to abortion legislation.  Read More »

In this erratic 2008 election, we have seen endorsement after endorsement on both sides. So what is the real influence of endorsements?  Read More »

I stand before you today to let you all know that there is a candidate who is dedicated to bringing the United States of America back to the people. Our government is, at its heart, by the people, for the people, and of the people, and we cannot afford to compromise our rights of freedom and choice.  Read More »