Gulf Coast Recovery Issue Update: The Presidential Candidates and the Gulf Coast

By Sam DArcangelo on November 2, 2012

Let’s see what the candidates have said, and done, about Gulf Coast recovery and offshore drilling in the Gulf. (Spoiler alert… not much).

Interview: Ivan Neville

By Sam DArcangelo on October 18, 2012

In a wide-ranging interview, Ivan Neville talks about New Orleans, the Saints, and the upcoming HeadCount Participation Tour

Gary Johnson: Balancer of Budgets, Scaler of Summits

By Sam DArcangelo on September 5, 2012

There a more than just two candidates in every election. Let’s look at where Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson stands on some of the issues

Was Paul Ryan a Smart Choice for Romney? – No

By Sam DArcangelo on August 14, 2012

Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as a running mate is confusing for a number of reasons.

A Few Thoughts on My Time at Fox News

By Sam DArcangelo on July 12, 2012

A HeadCount intern asks Mike Huckabee why he only brings Democrats and Republicans on his show

What is Ron Paul Up To? The Answer Might Surprise You

By Sam DArcangelo on May 8, 2012

Working the little-known Republican State Convention system to his advantage, Ron Paul has picked up a majority of the delegates from a number of states.

Obama Rebukes Latin America on Call to End War on Drugs

By Sam DArcangelo on April 19, 2012

President Obama shrugged off Latin American leaders’ calls for a new approach to drug policy

The Arcade Fire are Using Ticket Sales to Raise Money for Haitian Clinics

By Sam DArcangelo on March 21, 2012

Members of the Arcade Fire discussed their philanthropic efforts with students at the University of Texas during SXSW

Can you Gamble on Elections? You Betchya

By Sam DArcangelo on January 24, 2012

Did you know that overseas websites take “bets” on U.S. election? Mitt Romney is still the favorite to win the Republican nomination, but his odds plummeted after the South Carolina primary. The crazy thing is that the odds on the “Political Prediction Market” are more accurate than most polls.

Herman Cain and the Politics of Sexual Misconduct

By Sam DArcangelo on December 2, 2011

A HeadCount intern wonders why Herman Cain’s alleged consensual extramarital affair did more damage to his campaign than earlier accusations of sexual harassment