The elephant and donkey are gone. What’s next for Political Pattie’s?
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The elephant and donkey are gone. What’s next for Political Pattie’s?

Politics tamfitronics Sydney Bradford and Drew Benbow have seen the comments. And they’re not going to lie, some of the feedback they’ve received about their politics-themed bar on U Street, which soft-launched last Friday, has stung.“The worst GW student you can think of is going to want to go,” one X user posted. “How long did it take Deloitte to come up with this bar concept and how much did it cost, I really must know,” read another post from earlier this month.“When someone says your baby is ugly it hurts,” Bradford said on Monday of the bar, which they named Political Pattie’s. “But we can’t take things too personally.”Instead, Bradford, an attorney who started her legal career as assistant counsel with the Senate sergeant-at-arms,...
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How Immigration Became a Lightning Rod in American Politics
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How Immigration Became a Lightning Rod in American Politics

Politics tamfitronics Feature / September 25, 2024Anti-immigrant think tanks and advocacy groups operated on the margins until Trump became president. Now they have molded not only the GOP but also Democrats in their image.Photomontage by The Nation.On one of his few lucid moments during the only debate of the 2024 election cycle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the sitting president suggested he would be tougher on the border than his predecessor, blaming the former president for the demise of a “bipartisan border deal” that would have boosted the Border Patrol’s funding and significantly reduced access to asylum. Biden and top congressional Democrats had spent months negotiating its provisions, granting more and more concessions to conservatives in the hopes that they’d stop claiming that Biden had lost control of the southern border. But “when...
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Top 10 Most Flamboyant and Richest African Leaders
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Top 10 Most Flamboyant and Richest African Leaders

Politics tamfitronics Have you ever wondered how much money your politicians really have? If so, you’re not alone. The richest leaders in Africa might surprise you, even if you have a big imagination. In many countries across Africa, politics often comes with great wealth and power. Some leaders live in extreme luxury, with private jets, huge mansions, and expensive lifestyles that seem far removed from the daily life of regular people.While many citizens in these countries may struggle financially, the bank accounts of their presidents tell a different story. These leaders have found ways to build massive wealth while staying in power. Their luxurious lifestyles often make them both admired and criticized by the public. One thing is clear – these leaders know how to live large.1. Muammar Gaddafi (Libya)At the time of his death...
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#SPPGClassOf2024 Graduation Ceremony: People, Politics, Policies and the Power of Words
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#SPPGClassOf2024 Graduation Ceremony: People, Politics, Policies and the Power of Words

Politics tamfitronics The School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) is proud to announce the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2024, scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre. This significant event will celebrate the achievements of our graduates who are poised to become transformative leaders in Nigeria and beyond.As Nigeria grapples with ongoing governance challenges, the importance of equipping leaders with character, competence, and capacity to serve the people has never been more crucial. The SPPG aims to disrupt the cycle of poor governance by training a new generation of ethical and effective leaders through its innovative curriculum.Ms Alero Ayida-Otobo, CEO of SPPG, stated, “For as long as Africa continues on the path of very poor politics, a political culture that subordinates the common good for personal, private or narrow...
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