Hindustan Times
Mitt Romney is so rich it’s working against him in a party that is known to swear by market capitalism, free enterprise. Everyone wants to see his tax returns. Rivals for the Republican presidential nomination — specifically Newt Gingrich — believe Romney’s millions give him an unfair advantage. “Money power,” they complain. Read more
Posted by Yashwant Raj on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:31 am
Filed under America, world · Tagged Desi in DC, hindustan times, Mayawati, Mitt Romney, news, Newt Gingrich, PAC, Political Action Committee, Republican presidential nomination, Stephen Colbert, US campaign, Yashwant Raj
I know comparisons are odious, but watching the Republican primary unfold, it’s difficult to resist the temptation. And not because the American system is perfect or prettier. It’s neither. Read more
Posted by Yashwant Raj on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 1:04 am
Filed under America · Tagged barack obama, Former Minnesota governor, Herman Cain, Manmohan Singh, Michele Bachmann, Michigan, Mitt Romney, Republican primary, Rick Perry, Texas governor, Tim Pawlent, united states, US, Yashwant Raj
Kent Sorenson could have been in Haryana, where the term “aaya ram, gaya ram” was coined to describe the kind of Indian politician who can switch sides between breakfast and lunch. Read more
Posted by Yashwant Raj on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 1:02 am
Filed under America · Tagged Haryana, India, Iowa, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Kent Sorenson, Michele Bachmann, politics, Republicans, united states, Yashwant Raj
