Former Borough Councilman Joey Novick is running in NJ local elections and making fun of the process too
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First American October Surprise Was Led by Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton initiated the country’s first October Surprise in the presidential race of 1800
Do Election Campaign Souvenirs Predict Results?
It’s boom times for businesses that deal in political campaign souvenirs with only a week left to cash in
VIDEO: Saturday Night Live as Effective Political Satire
Since ancient times, individuals have resisted dictatorship and repression using very effective political satire
Bernie Sanders’ Brother Running For British Parliament
With support from across the pond, Bernie Sanders’ brother Larry hopes to enter Parliament with Green Party
The Historical Impact of Celebrity Endorsements
Celebrity endorsements go back at least to Babe Ruth’s support for candidate Al Smith, but do they make any impact?
The Impact of Overly Political Entertainers This Election
Actors, singers and comedians are just some of the political entertainers who have joined national election debate
Former Red Sox Curt Schilling Planning Senate Run
Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren will have to face Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling in Senate election
Surprise Michael Moore Trump Documentary Shown in NYC
Twitter confirmation from the director about surprise Michael Moore Trump documentary film
Donald Trump Twitter Bot Wants to Be President
Pro-Hillary group launch a mock presidential campaign for their widely followed Donald Trump Twitter bot