Elections – Page 238 – People's World

Biden takes side of “middle class” in debate

October 12, 2012 By John Wojcik

In his debate with Paul Ryan, Vice President Joe Biden took the side of the 47% that Mitt Romney said he doesn't "worry" about.

Labor fights key Senate races

October 11, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

As 2012 began, Republicans were confident they could sweep into complete control of the U.S. government. It hasn't worked out that way.

Record numbers vote early in Cleveland

October 10, 2012 By Rick Nagin

Despite continued GOP efforts to suppress early voting, record numbers voted at the Board of Elections here as registration for the critical Nov. 6 election ended Tuesday.

Workers rights, pensions, and ability to buy elections on state ballots

October 10, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers rights, government workers' pensions and what roles workers - and firms - can play in politics are among the referendums that will greet voters.

Sharp partisan split on labor’s issues

October 10, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The voting records on labor-selected issues in the second session of the 112 Congress reflect, as might be expected, the sharp partisan split between the two major political parties.