Darius Rasheed Nazeri
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Rasheed Nazeri is a student of political science and economics at the University of Richmond.
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Nov 4, 2008, 5:26 am ET
Be Part of History!
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

On November 4th, we will face a choice for our next president: two patriots running for the highest office in land because they believe that America’s better days are yet to come.

Nov 3, 2008, 1:14 am ET
A time for change
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

Obama’s plan is the more progressive and forward looking one — albeit ambitious. But since when has ambition and hope become negative things? It is hope, ambition and the search for new frontiers that has made this country the greatest nation on Earth.

Oct 27, 2008, 5:45 am ET
The whrraaaat effect?
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

In 1982, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley was poised to become the first African-American governor in history, leading his rival by 9 points or higher by some estimates. Come election day, he lost the race

Oct 21, 2008, 11:21 pm ET
Obama wins technical knockout
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

What we have seen in the past several weeks has shown us that Sen. Obama — and not John McCain — is the more calm and collected, more mature and intellectual, and the more trustworthy and reliable candidate.

Oct 8, 2008, 10:19 am ET
Obama 2, McCain 0
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

Last night’s town hall-style debate was yet another win for the Senator from Illinois, viewers across the country say.

Sep 27, 2008, 5:55 pm ET
Obama 1, McCain 0
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

While none of the presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama, delivered the KO, the first Presidential Debate did sharpen the contrast between the two and gave Obama an edge on not just the economy, but also foreign policy and national security — considered by many to be John McCain’s strong points.

Sep 22, 2008, 2:15 am ET
So, Let’s Talk Issues
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

Albert Einstein, one of the greatest geniuses in the history of mankind once said, “great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” Enough said.

Sep 11, 2008, 12:23 am ET
Of pigs and lipstick: a new low in the Presidential politics
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

John McCain’s campaign released a new web ad accusing Democratic Presidential Nominee, Senator Obama, of referring to the Republican VP Nominee, Sarah Palin, when he said: “You can put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig.”

Sep 10, 2008, 1:05 am ET
How the youth in Virginia (and elsewhere) could make history in 2008
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

While not the most coveted voting bloc, the Youth Vote could tilt the balance in the state that has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since LBJ in 1964.

Sep 1, 2008, 3:06 am ET
Election 2008: Why We Should Care
»By Darius Rasheed Nazeri

An economy in recession, a housing market in crisis, and a war on two fronts require better than partisan politics and unilateralism on the world stage.