Jason Margolis
Republican Party’s Snub of Latinos Puts Obama Back in White House
Latino voters backed President Obama’s re-election in big numbers, helping the president carry several key states. The result makes one thing abundantly clear: Republicans need to rethink their Latino outreach strategy. Anchor Aaron Schachter gets more on that from The World’s Jason Margolis, who reported on Latino voters throughout the campaign.
The Energy Costs of Oil Production
How much does it cost to produce a barrel of oil? Ask an oilman and he’ll likely give you a dollar amount. Ask somebody who studies what’s called biophysical economics, which combines the disciplines of biology and economics, and you’ll get a more nuanced response.
African Refugees in Swing State Like Healthcare Reform
Edith Doh-Taka from Cameroon is in a bind many refugees and asylum-seekers in the US face – living in a new country without health insurance. That is slated to change soon. Refugees, as legal immigrants, are eligible for the same protections and benefits as US citizens under the Affordable Care Act.
President Obama Helping Undocumented Stay in US, But Offering No Healthcare Assistance
Mitt Romney has a two-fold challenge with many Latino voters: try to convince them that he can fix America’s broken immigration system, and that President Obama has failed them. There are plenty of areas Romney can point to illustrate this, including lack of health care for undocumented immigrants. But Romney runs a risk calling attention to this.
Reality Check: Romney Promises More Trade with Latin America
Mitt Romney says he’d focus on increasing free trade opportunities with Latin American countries. But what could a President Romney, or any American president, practically do?
High School Debaters: What Makes For an Effective Argument?
The presidential debates have been getting increasingly feisty. But does that make for an effective debate? The World’s Jason Margolis got some perspectives on debating from several immigrant high school students in Boston.
Politicians Talking Green Energy, But Not Climate Change
The topic of renewable energy came up early and often during Tuesday’s presidential debate. But neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney spoke about the topic of climate change. American political candidates seem to be having a hard time making that connection this campaign season. Take the case of Republican Congressman Joe Heck, who is in a tight re-election contest in Southern Nevada.
Criticizing Security in Libya Remains Romney Tactic
The killing of US ambassador Chris Stevens in Libya last month is almost certain to come up in Tuesday’s presidential debate. The Romney campaign has been repeatedly attacking the President Obama for failing to provide adequate security. But how fair are those accusations?
Team Romney Struggling to Connect with Nevada’s Latinos
Latinos make up 27 percent of Nevada’s population. President Obama is leading big among Latino voters, but the Romney campaign is trying to make some inroads with Hispanics in this key swing state.
Polish Americans for Romney?
Political strategists slice and dice the electorate into smaller and smaller groups targeting messages to specific populations. The Romney camp is now making a pitch toward Polish Americans. But are they getting the message right?
Obama and Romney Offer Contrasting Approaches to Middle East
President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney both delivered speeches about American foreign policy today. The two men offered contrasting visions of what America’s role should be in shaping events beyond its shores.
Can Politicians Help Bring Jobs Back From China?
Mitt Romney has said if he’s elected president, he’ll create 12 million new jobs. President Obama says his administration will help build 1 million jobs in manufacturing. Reaching those goals, for either man, would involve bringing back jobs from China, or at very least, stemming the tide of job losses.
The Perils of Campaigning in Spanish
For Obama, Romney and many before them, speaking to voters in their native tongue is a great idea—until it goes wrong.
Colorado’s Latinos Favor President Obama, But Will They Vote?
To carry the key swing state of Colorado, it’s critical for the president to court Latino immigrants. What he really needs to most convince them to do, however, is vote. The World’s Jason Margolis has more.
What a Second Term Might Mean for Obama’s Asia Policy
If Barack Obama wins re-election in November, what might his second term look like in terms of foreign policy? The World’s Jason Margolis reports.
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