Author Archives: Zelda Elcin

Cain on Pause

Herman Cain’s love affair with the media at times catapulted him into becoming a frontrunner for the GOP Presidential Campaign.  He won the support of many Americans with his simple 9-9-9 flat tax plan, took the moniker of “Cornbread,” and … Continue reading

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Romney: “Us” Versus “Them”

On Monday, November 21st, Mitt Romney released “Believe in America,” a controversial, misleading campaign ad, in New Hampshire.  His first paid commercial delivers a very flawed attack, raises his own character questions, and gives Democrats ample ammunition to respond. The … Continue reading

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Romney Testifies

Should we simply reject a presidential candidate based upon his religion? Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, has been defending his Mormon beliefs ever since he announced his candidacy. I understand that a certain level of fear ensues when first confronted … Continue reading

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Act I, Scene III: Herman Cain Dances, Again

Do you think anybody out there takes Herman Cain seriously? Exactly! But why is he still here? Every four years, we bring to life a candidate that provides us great entertainment and amusement, similar to a national piñata. The media … Continue reading

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Romney Ducks Again

Former Governor Mitt Romney signed his Healthcare Reform in Boston’s Faneuil Hall besides the late Senator Edward Kennedy back in 2006, making Massachusetts the first state in the country to require that all its residents have health insurance. So, why … Continue reading

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A Warrior Emerges for the Middle Class

Last Tuesday, Herald Square was on temporary lockdown. The NYPD, secret service, unmarked vehicles, and police barricades decorated several blocks. That evening, I had the privilege of attending Obama for America’s fall gala dinner at Gotham Hall, where Alicia Keys … Continue reading

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Get Your Own Healthcare!

“I don’t want to support people who don’t take care of themselves,” barks my co-worker. Yes, my jaw drops as soon as those words dart out of her mouth. No universal health coverage? Especially, for a developed nation … like … Continue reading

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