When you look at the films the Academy has nominated this year nearly all shine a light on some of the darker or more troubling aspects of life, with much of the focus on America's ills.
It has nominated the hapless Pacific island nation of Nauru.
"Now the party of swindlers and thieves has nominated the chief swindler and thief for president".
It is gratifying that the president has nominated to this court what would be its third female justice, one who is relatively young, well spoken and, by all accounts, brilliant and collegial.
Forde, who showcases reggae tracks on BBC 6 Music, said it was "a real honour to think that someone has nominated you for this".
In order to break this logjam, the president has nominated Craig Becker to one Democratic seat.
George Bush has nominated Robert Gates to replace Donald Rumsfeld.
Daniel Craig has nominated him as his successor as 007.
President Bush has nominated Dr. McClellan to run Medicare and Medicaid.
Japan has nominated Eisuke Sakakibara, a former finance ministry official.
The Working Families Party has nominated Mr. Cuomo's Democratic opponent, H. Carl McCall.
