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Luiz graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Political Science. Interests include history, travel, biking and independent film. He currently resides in South Florida.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Assessing the possibility of a Clinton-Obama ticket: 1 of 32
Clinton-Obama ticket a risky marriage of Political Convenience In the two-hundred year history of American electoral politics, there has been just one successful vice-presidential candidate. Without Lyndon Baines Johnson, it is doubtful that John Kennedy would have defeated Richard Nixon in 1960. Though in terms of the electo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Comparing Obama's and Hillary's speaking styles: 1 of 21
Hillary and Obama Speeches: A Contrast of Mind, Message and HeartHearing Barack Obama speak is like watching a truly epic film. Audiences become so thoroughly captivated they forget everything else in sheer marvel. Senator Obama is an adaptive speaker with a sultry, baritone voice that wow crowds everywhere. Comfortable in my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Why Republicans may feel sorry for Hillary Clinton: 2 of 21
Subtle shifts in voting preference of GOP women a boon for Hillary Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilley, and Ann Coulter must thank God everyday for Hillary Clinton. The junior senator from New York has provided them with more fodder, for more best-selling books than any other Democrat in history. Though popular conservative authors... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Issues Republicans can use to woo voters away from Hillary Clinton: 1 of 7
GOP will use carefully-tailored Wedge Issues to defeat Hillary Republicans will not have to look far for a way to woo voters away from Hillary Clinton. McCain strategists will take a page from Bush-Cheney in 2004 and paint Hillary as a flip-flopper extraordinaire. On Iraq, lobbyists and even her choice of running mate, Senato... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Which party will win the presidency?: 6 of 34
How the Old Statesman may end up the College Student CandidateNothing turns young people on to politics faster than a fiery outsider. It was Eugene McCarthy in 1968, George McGovern in 1972 and Howard Dean in 2004. Even more important than bold, liberal stances on salient issues, young people look for the candor and passion a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Hillary loses lead to Obama: 3 of 17
A Debate For the Ages The last good day of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign was January 2nd, just before Barack Obama's momentous victory in the Iowa caucuses. There were seemingly bright moments in New Hampshire, Michigan and California, but what are a few states amidst a campaign that has been a let down from the tim... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Super Tuesday winners and losers: 3 of 16
Voters message to Romney: Presidency Not for Sale The hardest job for a political writer this season has been defining the message of the failed Mitt Romney campaign. He started out one year ago touting his credentials as a highly successful business executive and one-term Governor of Massachusetts. When it became clear Repub... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Why I love Simon Cowell: 9 of 36
Simon packages truth in the shape of Biting Criticism On Season Two of American Idol, Simon Cowell asked a plump, perky female contestant whether she had taken singing lessons. When the young hopeful nodded in the affirmative, Simon followed up asking if she also had an attorney. Confused, the Montana girl shook her head. Sim... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: How the presidential race lines up after Super Tuesday: 2 of 8
VP selection looming for John McCain John McCain wrapped up the nomination shortly after a string of commanding Super Tuesday victories. Winning Texas, Ohio and Virginia was the delegate-rich icing on the cake. Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney; once challengers for the nomination, have all endorsed ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) The history of soccer: 4 of 15
Game for English elite becomes Global Phenomenon When FIFA president Sepp Blatter visited Asia in 2004, there was a worldwide gasp at his remark that China was the birthplace of soccer. Although his pandering to the untapped resource of 1.3 billion potential fans is understandable, no informed person believes the world's grea... More..