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Presents a letter regarding Michael Dukakis' selection as the Democratic Party's candidate in the 1988 U.S. presidential elections.

Comments on the campaign strategies of prospective presidential candidates during the 1988 election period. Results of polls on key presidential attributes sought by voters; U.S. Vice President George Bush's efforts to address voters' concerns; Democratic Senator Joseph Bidden's campaign strategy; Pollsters and political consultants' comments on the higher emotional involvement between politicians and voters in the campaign.

Comments on political developments in the United States as of April 26, 1987. Inclusion of hearings regarding the Iran-Contra affair; Events that will impact the place in history of the government of U.S. President Ronald Reagan; Espionage controversy between the U.S. and the Soviet Union; Congress' overriding of two of Reagan's vetoes.

Comments on the problems faced by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in February 1987. Government's engagement in an internal dispute over whether to take military action against Iran; Evidence that top officials have been lying to the country and to each other regarding the Iran-Contra affair; Question of whether Reagan really believes that he did not trade arms for hostages; Explanations of how Reagan's mind works.

Presents news items on U.S. politics, as of June 16, 1986. Tax bill under consideration in the U.S. Congress; Legislation concerning the budget deficit; Objections to the book written by former budget director David Stockman; President Ronald Reagan's decision to stop observing the limits set by the Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty II.

Discusses how the U.S. government under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan has now been forced by circumstances to move from the ebullience of the beginning of the second term to the facing of certain problems affecting the nation. Decision to veto the farm bill; Success in getting the U.S. Congress to approve the production of another 21 MX missiles; Policy towards Nicaragua.

Discusses the secret mission of President George Bush when he served as vice president under President Ronald Reagan and his role in the Iran-Contra scandal and the Iraqgate scandal currently under investigation by the US government. Former Central Intelligence Director William Casey's plan to get Iran to release American hostages in Beirut in exchange for arms shipments; Bush as courier to the Middle East; Reports of the Tower Commission, others; More.

Focuses on the desire of incumbent government officials to be reelected in the November elections in the U.S. Prospects on the political career of U.S. President Ronald Reagan; Influence of women on the political system; Citation of political controversies involving New York City Mayor Edward Koch.

The article discusses the politics and government of the U.S. in September of 1982. Accordingly, the fiscal year was said to be under the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. During the year, a number of frays had happened between the Republicans and Democrats due to power encroachment. Only during the Reagan administration that many Republicans were voted to handle governmental positions. As President Reagan was a Republican himself, favor was sided much on the Republicans.

The article focuses on the differences between Europe and the U.S. in the political scene. The author cites that the central difference lies in the different understandings of democracy. He also stated that Americans are really democrats, however, democracy is badly practiced while, the Europeans believe in democracy, but have considered the choices which scandalizes Americans.

The article contemplates on the results of the November 1966 presidential elections in the U.S. It discusses the restoration of the two party system and points out that the Republican Party has won several seats in the 89th Congress than that of the Democrats. Also provided are information on politicians who were influential in choosing the 1966 campaigns and in setting the tone of the campaigns.

Comments on political developments in the United States as of September 26, 1988. Inclusion of debates on how to secure America's greatness during the election season; Monetary retribution made by the government of U.S. President Ronald Reagan for the forced internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II; Official response to the U.S.S. Vincennes' downing of a civilian Iranian airliner.

Comments on the Tower Commission's portrayal of the events surrounding the Irangate affair. Determination of the extent of the involvement of U.S. President Ronald Reagan; Debate over how Donald Regan did not keep Reagan properly apprised of the activities of Oliver North; American body politic's attempt to shield itself from the recognition of what the President was up to and what the consequences of his activities might be.

Comments on political developments in the United States as of February 23, 1987. Reasons why U.S. President Ronald Reagan is finding it difficult to recruit staff for the White House; Paradox of Reagan's presidency that he has been popular even with those who disagreed with his positions; Funds allegedly missing in the Iran-weapons-sale affair; Lack of embarrassment or remorse from the government regarding the missing money.

Comments on issues involving the politics and popular culture in the United States in September 1986. Improvements in President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative to counter attempts of the Soviet Union to match their weapons; Sentiments and suggestions about the seasons and climate; .

Comments on U.S. President Ronald Reagan's loss of his power to define the political agenda in the aftermath of the takeover of the U.S. Senate by the Democrats. Politicians' opinions on possible keys to the Republican electoral success; Results of public opinion polls on what citizens liked or disliked about the Republican and the Democratic parties.

The author reflects on the remarkable ability of the U.S. to abstract ideas because of its philosophical doctrine. He argues that the administration of President Ronald Reagan has put the social policy and economic future of the nation at risk. An overview of the political transformation which happened during Reagan's administration is offered. He also observes that political leaders give more emphasis on the present situation in managing the country.