Some scientists like to argue that we are part of a multiverse, a collection of parallel realities that reflect the different choices we may have made instead of the ones we did make. This story explores the technological implications of one such world -- a world where Gov. Mitt Romney won the presidential election. For our take on what President Obama is likely to do about technology, see How Technology Will Fare In President Obama's Second Term
The long 18-month U.S. presidential election is finally over, and after the dust has settled, President Barack Obama has been elected to serve a second term in the highest office in the land.
The President will have a lot on his plate: dealing with the so-called fiscal cliff; keeping economic growth on track; working with the ever-complicated world outside U.S. borders; and tackling the problems surrounding the U.S. education system for starters.
Barack Obama's victory last night has far-reaching fiscal, social, and military implications, all of which are familiar to anyone who kept at least one eye open during any of this year's debates. But what do four more years mean for tech? Turns out, a lot.
While Obama hasn't indicated that he'll dramatically change course on any of his technological policies and initiatives, it's useful to look a little closer at the ones he's got. Here's what we can expect.
The candidates are sprinting through the finish line in an effort to win the most powerful job in the world.
This article isn’t about who will win the Presidency; nor, is it about who should win the Presidency. Rather, this is an article about what marketers can learn from those running for the Presidency.
So here’s the question: what can marketers learn from the campaigns of President Obama and Governor Romney? What can we take from their organizations to help ours?
Jason Heuser is a US based artist from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. His love for history and drawing weird things turned into his profession. Listed below are sixteen political illustrations. These illustrations aren’t actually political, but they do feature current and previous presidents doing badass stuff. Take for example Ronald Reagan riding a velociraptor and shooting his machine gun. If that’s not epic, then I don’t know what ‘epic’ is. Enjoy!
It’s less than a month until Election Day and I’m a citizen of the great state of Florida. That means I’m inundated by political messaging nearly every minute of every day.
I also work for the top public affairs communication firm in the state, which means that I can’t get away from politics, whether at home OR at work.
So, as a professional in the social media industry, I find myself constantly analyzing each candidate’s messaging on Facebook.
Whether through advertising, search, messaging or community development, these two Presidential campaigns are pioneering the use of social media unlike ever before.
Tuesday’s Presidential Debate is the second of two televised matches between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The candidates will face questions from citizens on policy issues, after which they’ll each be given two minutes to respond. The segments will wrap up with one minute of follow-up discussion led by moderator Candy Crowley.
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan will meet one another in Danville, Ky., Thursday at 9 p.m. ET for the first and only vice presidential debate of the 2012 election. Mashable readers will be able to watch the entire debate right here: We’ll have an embedded stream of the action along with a live blog including a panel of policy experts, socially savvy meme-hunters and Mashable staff.
Mitt Romney has pulled ahead of President Barack Obama in another national poll. This time, he leads Obama by a razor-thin 45-44 mark in the Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll, gaining a point from Tuesday's result.
The poll — which consists entirely of post-debate interviews — is a 6-point shift from the last Reuters/Ipsos poll before the debate, when Obama led Romney 46-41.
The key movement for Romney in the Reuters poll has come in shoring up his advantage on the economy and federal debt. Romney now has a lead on which candidate would best handle the economy and "jobs and employment" after being tied or trailing in those issues pre-debate.
Last week, it was Obama and Romney’s turn. This Thursday, congressman Paul Ryan and vice president Joe Biden are facing off in Danville, Ky. for their first and only vice presidential debate of this election cycle. And just like during the presidential debate, viewers will once again have numerous choices to follow the event live. Not only will it be carried by most major broadcast and cable news networks, but there will also be a number of live streams.
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take the stage Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET to face off against one another in the first of three presidential debates. Joe Biden and Paul Ryan also get one debate, scheduled for Oct. 11. Here’s the full schedule of debates:
Wednesday, Oct. 3 — Presidential debate on domestic policy
Thursday, Oct. 11 — Vice-presidential debate on foreign and domestic policy
Tuesday, Oct. 16 — Presidential town meeting on foreign and domestic policy
Monday, Oct. 22 — Presidential debate on foreign policy
The first presidential debate of the 2012 U.S. election is upon us. Here's where to watch, follow, and get in on the action.
Kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy — the 2012 U.S. presidential race is about to head into its final lap. Starting at 9 p.m ET/6 p.m PT tonight, President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will take the stage at the University of Denver for the first of three presidential debates. And this year, the Web will play a greater role than ever before in how we watch the debates and react to their substance — reactions that are sure to color the narrative of the election season’s final days. To get on top of the action, here’s our complete Web user’s guide to watching this year’s inaugural presidential debate.
YouTube has announced it will be live streaming all three presidential debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney this month, offering American voters and political junkies everywhere the chance to find out more about the candidates' opinions on the big issues.
Do you ever find yourself wondering how to achieve success, how best to live your life, and how to make progress towards your goals? Sure, we all do. But let's not over-think the source of the solution. You don’t need to seek answers from the latest self-help books or seminars. Truly great advice rings just as true today as it did a hundred years ago.
These six quotes from Theodore Roosevelt (US president from 1901 - 1909) are all fully relevant in the 21st century. Which ones might you begin applying to your life today?
Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove. Franklin was responsible for establishing the first public library, organizing fire fighters in Philadelphia, was one of the early supporters of mutual insurance and crossed the Atlantic eight times. Self-development was a constant endeavor throughout his incredible life.
Benjamin Franklin was clearly a man who knew how to get things done.
The current lineup of presidential candidates may be claiming to represent the beliefs and political views of most American citizens, but from a financial standpoint they represent the top 1% of annual income earners. They are quite wealthy, and are millionaires many times over. Below is an overview of the top candidates from the Republican side, as well as a detail of the current Commander in Chief.
During presidential election seasons, we start hearing a lot of big money figures thrown around but have you ever asked yourself, how much money do you have to spend to become president? If you’re planning to make a run for the White House, you’ll want to start saving your money now. (For related reading, see Talk Is Cheap: Campaign Promises And The Economy.)
As is with all Presidential elections in the United States, taxes are again central to the political discussion around who will be the best man to lead our nation. Will it be President Obama for a second term? Or will the stable of Republican challengers win the day? We don’t have a crystal ball here but what we do have is The Tax Institute at H&R Block.
Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
Last night, President Barack Obama presented his long anticipated plan for creating jobs: the American Jobs Act. The plan calls for a combination of tax incentives and spending that are intended to motivate companies to hire people and raise salaries while also providing economic support to unemployed people. The price tag: nearly $450 billion.
Small businesses are a central theme of this proposal. Let’s take a closer look at what this could mean for your business.
