The 1968 convention was plagued by protests. The convention nominated Hubert Humphrey, who did not even participate in primary elections, and decided to make opposition to the Vietnam War part of the party platform. Photo courtesy of Google Images. Bad Day at Polls Cuts Clinton's OptionsSome analysts now say that Hillary Clinton's White House ambitions rely on committees and proceedures rather than votes. On May 6, Clinton suffered a 14 point loss to Barack Obama in the North Carolina Democratic Primary. She also had an unexpectedly close brush with defeat in Indiana.
Governor Schwartzenegger touts his 2006 funding increases at a community college. The next year, payroll and students aid payments were threatened by a late budget. This year, money won't just be late: some won't come at all. Photo courtesy of Google Images. COD Can Endure Budget Cuts, For NowDespite cuts in California's education budget, College of the Desert President Jerry Patton is determined not to cut classes or instructors. For the current year, this is possible thanks to a $6.1 million surplus in COD's budget. Patton explained his view on the situation by saying, "If you start cutting classes, students will go elsewhere. |