Mechele Bachmann: Possible Presidential Candidate

Recent clues have hinted that Michele Bachmann is considering entering the race for candidacy for the next presidentail term. Bachmann will be forming a presidential exploratory committee, which shows that she is interested in taking the 2012 White House bid. She plans on setting a stroung foundation for the race by participating in several public debates and her political director hopes to have teams set in the dominant states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina as early as a week from now. What does this information mean? I think it is too early to tell but there are several possibilities. While it is a long shot for Bachmann to actually win the race, she could still potentially spoil the chances for Sarah Palin. This would work in favor for Mitt Romney to now be up against Bachmann, Palin, Huchabee, and Santorum, leaving he evangelicals divided between several candidates. Obama and the democrats will also be grinning about the idea of Bachmann entering the race since, like Palin, she has also had a few blonde moments. I am sure we will be able to predict much more in the near future.
http://theweek.com/article/index/213503/will-michele-bachmann-wreak-havoc-on-the-2012-presidential-race

Obama Claims US bond with Japan is 'Unshakeable'

Japan has recently suffered from an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and has been greatly devastated. President Obama sent his condolences especially to those who lost loved ones, and said the US was ready to help aid Japan because of the strong bond between our two countries. Obama also instructed the Federal Emergency Management Agency "to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest U.S. states and territories that could be affected" by tsunamis. The president has visited Japan twice since he has been in presidency and said, "The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy." He also instructs citizens of Hawaii and other areas that have the potential of being affected by a tsunami to listen to their local officials as they prepare for possible tsunamis and even the aftermath. I am inspired that thepresident is showing his willingness to help Japan because even though events such as these are so devastating, times like these are when countries need the most help and support. Times like these are when countries form close and meaningful bonds.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/11/obama.quake/index.html

Gadhafi's Shocking Amount of Wealth

Moammar Gadhafi and his family have accumulated several billions of dollars in wealth while ruling Libya, which is known for it's oil content. The family has used their money to contribute towards Italian soccer teams and private performances by American pop stars. The worth of Gadhafi and his family is unknown exactly but are definitely worth a great amount. However, much of Gudhafi's wealth will be taken from him by the UN. A few of their assets the family has already seized to own include $32 billion in liquid assets worldwide, $300-$500 million in regime funds managed by several US banks, $1.7 billion in Australian investments, $455 million in properties located in London, and several other assets, Gadhafi and his family are rapidly spiraling downhill.
http://theweek.com/article/index/212750/gadhafis-astonishing-wealth-by-the-numbers