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The democratic primary narrows to two candidates as Joe Biden takes Super Tuesday by storm

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Former vice president Joe Biden remains the front-runner in the Democratic primaries after Super Tuesday, the one-day race across 14 states that awards one-third of the nation’s delegates.  Biden has 565 overall pledged delegates while Sen. Bernie Sanders trails behind with 506 delegates, as of Thursday morning. The numbers will rise as March 3’s votes continue to be counted, according to […]

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This week in politics: Trump’s SOTU, Rush Limbaugh’s Medal of Freedom, the National Prayer Breakfast clash, and more

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President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address in the House chamber of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the cusp of his impeachment trial and just a day before the Senate voted down his impeachment charges.   Trump said the economy is the best it has ever been, with a rebuilt and unmatched military, secure borders, flourishing […]

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Donald Trump acquitted, found “not guilty” on both articles of impeachment

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The Senate voted down both articles of impeachment Wednesday, Feb. 5, 84 days after the first House trial regarding impeachment, according to Fox News.  This ruling acquitted President Donald Trump and allows him to remain in office. A vote of two-thirds majority for just one article would have removed the sitting president. The first article of impeachment received a vote […]

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On Christ the solid rock?

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 Some Christians are choosing to find solace in politics “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” That refrain from “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less,” written by Edward Mote in the early 1800s, still rings true today for those of us who profess belief in Christ. Well, it should, but based on my […]

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POLITICS: DONALD TRUMP

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Donald Trump, 70, announced his campaign for president June 16, 2015 at Trump Tower, presenting a picture of an America “in serious trouble” that “(doesn’t) have victories anymore.” Born in Queens, New York, Trump graduated with a degree in economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania before beginning his career in real estate. He claims […]

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POLITICS: HILLARY CLINTON

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Just as she was the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from New York, she seeks to be the first female president elected as president of the United States. Prior to her run for president of the United States, Hillary Clinton was best known for her time serving as first lady to President Bill Clinton, a senator […]

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Guns and Gary

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Students voice opinions on recent election issues College students have been involved in national elections and are known to sway the results because of the large number of votes in that demographic. At Liberty University, many political clubs have opened for students in order to get involved with their party of choice and stay informed about what is going on. […]

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THE FLARE

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Zika Virus Update More than 400 people have been diagnosed with the Zika virus disease (Zika) in the U.S., and 36 of the victims have been pregnant women. One death of a Puerto Rican man is linked to the disease. Zika is a major concern for pregnant women because of the connection to microcephaly. For more information about the virus, […]

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Distrust clouds election

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Hillary Clinton’s low favorability among voters is concerning many Democrats The most recent HuffPost Pollster reported that Hillary Clinton is now viewed unfavorably by 55 percent of the electorate, with just 40.2 percent of people viewing her favorably. In an election where there are no clear crowd favorites, this might not seem so bad. However, just to compare, then-Sen. Barack […]

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The Flare

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Earthquake in Ecuador A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal region of Ecuador Wednesday, April 20, leaving more than 500 people dead and thousands missing, injured and displaced. The South American country has since experienced even more intense aftershocks, reaching a magnitude of 7.8. The government has implemented a new tax policy in order to rebuild. Japan also experienced a […]

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Should Sanders drop out?

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Democratic candidates fight for young voters as the campaign winds down Bernie Sanders, the former political activist and “armchair psychologist,” is in his armchair no longer. He has transformed his political activism into a career, and he is now running for president. Richard Sugarman, a former roommate of Sanders, was accustomed to his arguing of legislative dreams late into the […]

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PRIMARIES FOR DUMMIES

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A continuing series Part 3 When the Republican Party held its first debate back in September, there were 15 candidates for the voters to choose from. However, the unequal influence wielded by early state primaries has caused that field to be narrowed to just four candidates based on the decisions made by voters in just three states. The current schedule […]

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Education on wheels

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C-SPAN bus makes stop at Liberty’s campus to talk about political happenings The latest stop on the C-SPAN bus’ Road to the White House Tour was the same place many of this year’s presidential candidates stopped on their own road to the White House: Liberty University. The $1.2 million bus, which is 45 feet long and 13 feet high, rolled […]

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Politically engage

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Discussing faith, politics with the school of divinity Liberty University’s School of Divinity is combining what some people might consider the two most controversial and heated topics — politics and religion. The school of divinity is set to host the second annual Everyday Theology Conference beginning March 31, which will focus on Christian political engagement. This year’s conference will feature […]

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The Flare

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Welcome to The Flare, a weekly round-up of some of the top stories in news, politics, entertainment, sports and beyond. The goal is to keep you updated and informed, without taking up too much of your time. Like, share and learn something 1.Guantanamo No More? If President Obama has it his way, that will be the case. Obama isn’t letting […]

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