Alice Costandina “Dina” Titus (D-Nev.) is running for Congress in Nevada’s 1st District. The Greek-American politician, who previously served in the 111th Congress, said she is excited to be a part of the Greek group of members of Congress. “I’m excited about running again,” she said. “I’m running in a newly drawn district, which is [...]
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Dow Chemical CEO: “We May Be More Active in Greece After Six Months”
Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, in an exclusive interview with the Greek Reporter, spoke about investing in Greece and the possibility of being an elected politician in the future. Liveris stressed the idea that Greece needs solutions beyond austerity. “I think that the growth program of Greece beyond austerity needs [...]
Acquisition King Dean Metropoulos Talks Business in Greece and America
C. Dean Metropoulos, the Greek-American with the sterling reputation in the private equity investment world, talks to Greek Reporter about investment opportunities, his proudest business moment, the crisis in Greece, and what the US economy needs to thrive again. Watch the exclusive interview: Metropoulos has made countless “acquisitions” over 30 years involving $12 billion of [...]
George Maragos Announced Run for US Senate
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos has announced that he will challenge Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand for her seat in the United States Senate. In the midst of his first term of office in fiscally challenged Long Island, New York county, Maragos has seen enough of the impact of Congress on local communities that he believes he [...]
George Demos Files Candidacy to Run for US Congress in 2012
On 08/08/2011, George Demos announced that he filed his candidacy to run for the United States Congress in 2012. Demos is a conservative Republican candidate and a Greek issues advocate in America. He ran during the last election in the First District of New York, coming second in the Republican primary. He played a key role [...]
Snowe Pledges: “No Budget, No Pay for Lawmakers”
Greek-American Senator Olympia Snowe joins bipartisan effort urging President, Vice President and colleagues to forgo federal salary
Greek, Married and Political Opposites
The recent elections went by without a hitch in our household. And how can that happen, you may ask, when my husband and I are political polar opposites? First let me explain that we have been together for nine years and married for the past five. My new husband was a confirmed Greek-American bachelor (my [...]
Alexi Giannoulias Lost Senate Seat Previously Held by Barack Obama in IL
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias who was running for the Senate seat previously held by Barrack Obama in Illinois, lost the election. Republican Mark Kirk won the race by 2%, gaining 48% of the vote. Both Republicans and Democrats had spent large amounts of money during their campaigns in order to win this seat. As [...]
Bilirakis, Tsongas, Sarbanes Won; Giannoulias Still Fighting
In today’s election ten Greek-Americans ran for Congress. Eight candidates are competing for the House of Representatives and two for the U.S. Senate. Most projections show that the House of Representatives will go Republican while the Senate will remain under the control of the Democrats. Republican Gus Bilirakis won the race for the House in [...]
The Greek-American Candidates for 2010 Congress Election
In the USA it is estimated that about 3,000,000 people are of Greek descent. Ten Greek-Americans are running for Congress and are asking for your vote in the upcoming election which will take place on November 2nd. Eight candidates are competing for the House of Representatives and two for the U.S. Senate. Most polls are [...]
Congressman Space Explains Importance of His Seat
Rep. Zack Space is one of five Greek-American members of the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Space proudly serves on both the House Energy Committee and Commerce and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Recently Congressman Space visited the greater Los Angeles area to attend a fundraiser for his campaign. The fundraiser was organized by fellow Greek-Americans and [...]
Greek American George Demos Lost GOP Congress Primary Race
Republican Randy Altschuler with 45.14% votes, defeated Greek American George Demos with 30.70%. Richard Nixon’s grandson Republican Chris Cox finished third with 24% of total votes in the GOP primary for congress. Demos ran a great campaign. As he states in an online letter to supporters, he will continue fighting for the same issues and values as [...]
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