Politics

DP poll shows Democrat-leaning campus

Despite close numbers between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney nationally, likely voters at Penn have self-identified as 55.0 percent Democrat, according to a poll conducted by The Daily Pennsylvanian.

Fels professor Marjorie Margolies looks back on political career

The former Pennsylvania representative and 1963 College graduate currently co-teaches the “Conventions, Debates and Campaigns” class at the Fels Institute of Government.

Political Action Week brings election events to campus

PoCo, an umbrella group of 10 member organizations, originally scheduled the week to start on Monday, but all of that night’s and Tuesday’s events were canceled or rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. The week now includes 10 events that aim to discuss key policy issues in this year’s presidential election.

Penn grad Andrea Mitchell covers politics with NBC for four decades

Even though she has been present for many moments in history, covering campaigns will always be Mitchell’s favorite.

Funeral held to honor former Pa. Senator and Law School professor Arlen Specter

A crowd of about 1,200 attended Specter’s funeral at the Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley, Pa. on Oct. 16. The five-term Pa. senator, Penn Law professor and 1951 College graduate died Sunday of complications from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was 82.

Students dedicate their time to Romney campaign

Conservative organizations are making extra efforts to target young voters this cycle.

Longtime Pa. Senator and Law School professor Arlen Specter died on Sunday

Specter, a 1951 College graduate, is remembered for playing a key role in several Supreme Court nominations and for switching from a longtime Republican voice to a member of the Democratic party in 2009.

PBS documentary 'Overdraft' explores U.S. debt situation

Last night in the Zellerbach Theatre, The Wharton School and the Penn Institute for Urban Research hosted a screening of Overdraft — a PBS documentary — which discusses the causes and dire consequences of the United States’ soaring national debt.

Pennsylvania judge strikes down Voter ID law

The much debated voter ID law in Pennsylvania will not go into effect for the Nov. 6 elections, just five weeks away.

Bill Clinton campaigns for Kane in Philadelphia

Clinton stumped for Democratic Attorney General candidate Kathleen Kane at a fundraiser held at the Warwick Hotel at 220 South 17th Street. Ticket prices started at $100.

Philadelphia will not issue voter IDs for polls

In what’s being called a loophole in the law, the Montgomery and Allegheny county governments plan to allow voter IDs to be produced by organizations other than the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Driver’s License Centers.

Student leads anti-bullying legislation

On Friday, state Rep. Dan Truitt (R-West Chester) introduced the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Act into the state legislature as House Bill 2636.

Penn surpasses other Ivy schools in political lobbying

In 2012, the University as a whole has so far spent $382,513 on the education industry throughout the first two lobbying quarters. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania have spent $292,513, and the School of Medicine — which has its own government affairs office — has spent $90,000.

Swing state status uncertain for Pennsylvania

Of the eight states identified as toss-ups — Colorado, Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin — Pennsylvania only tops New Hampshire and Wisconsin in advertisement spending. MULTIMEDIA: TV Campaign Ads: Comparing funding across swing states

Voter ID law heads back to court

The court promised an expedited hearing for the law with the interest of deciding in time for the election. If the court upholds the law, it will be in effect for the November election.

Students react to 'legitimate rape' comments

Regardless of their views on abortion, many students are shaken by recent statements from Republican politicians regarding rape and incest.

Before politics, Elizabeth Warren thrived at Penn Law

Not many people get to share a stage with former President Bill Clinton, but former Law School professor Elizabeth Warren will be one of them.

Reporter's Notebook: Dancing with political stars

A Daily Pennsylvanian reporter recounts her experiences so far at the Democratic National Convention.

Students attend national conventions for class

Eight students from communication class “Conventions, Debates and Campaigns,” are in Tampa Bay, Fla., this week to experience and report the RNC.

President Obama fundraises at Franklin Institute

President Barack Obama held three fundraising events at the Franklin Institute in Center City this Tuesday.