Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Volatile Political Climate Backdrop For US Elections Jim Malone | Washington 04 September 2010 Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS Former Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at the Glenn Beck "Restoring Honor" rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. 2010 has already proven to be a volatile political year in the United