The first thing the federal government can do to help is get out of the way. Bob Schaffer federalgovernmentthing Change image and share on social
In the late afternoons and early evenings, the crowd is easily over 1 million. That many people simply can't fit in Independence Square. The demonstration spills in to the streets for several blocks. Bob Schaffer afternoonblockcrowd Change image and share on social
The objective of the demonstrators is to win the affection of the armed agents of the government. Most of the Kiev police have now pledged their support for the people. Bob Schaffer affectionagentarm Change image and share on social
There are many hands touching ballots after a voter drops his ballot into the ballot box. There is no guarantee of ballot secrecy for anyone, which makes the whole system vulnerable to intimidation and bribery. Bob Schaffer ballotboxbribery share on social
The demonstrators in Ukraine will persevere and succeed, or grow tired, cold and fade. Bob Schaffer colddemonstratorfade Change image and share on social
My mother is Ukrainian. She immigrated to the U.S. from Canada as a child. Bob Schaffer canadachildimmigrate Change image and share on social
Vote counting and ballot collecting does not occur in the light of day. There are too many occasions when observers and opposing parties lose contact with the ballots. Bob Schaffer ballotcollectcontact Change image and share on social
Salazar's record is one of weakness; he hasn't been a good attorney general. Bob Schaffer attorneygeneralgood Change image and share on social
Though there is growing division among the Ukrainian military ranks as to loyalty in this revolution, the possibility of violence looms over the entire situation. Bob Schaffer divisionentiregrow Change image and share on social
