Top 10 Reasons Obama Defeated Clinton for the Democratic Nomination
It's worth looking systematically at the major factors that gave victory to Obama -- fifteen months ago, conventional wisdom viewed him as an audacious long shot.
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Why Designers Are Dissing Michelle
Top designers think that Michelle doesn't have enough fashion savvy to know what looks good on her. They think, how can Mrs. Obama, who comes from a working class background, dare to snub them?
Last Night Clinton Won the Pennsylvania Primary, but Lost the War for the Nomination
She started with a lead of almost 20 points. But her final margin of 9.2% fell far short of what was needed to stop Obama's nomination. Here's why.
"This Song Ain't About You": The Media Misses the Real Message of the Stewart/Cramer Interview
When we can't compete with a comic in terms of speaking truth to power, then it's more clear than ever that journalism in the US has lost its way. Traditional news organizations have nothing to lose right now.
Top 10 Myths Keeping Hillary in the Race
I have noted a number of myths amongst the comments here as to why Hillary should stay in the race. Here are ten enduring, kudzu-like myths, with the debunking they sorely need.
Growing Momentum for Public Option
With just 2 votes short of passage Tuesday, the odds are now very high that some form of public health insurance option will be included on the final reform bill.
First Hair
Would white America feel the same about Michelle if she let her hair "out" -- that is, wore it natural?
Over Two Dozen Lies Refuted About Ayers And Obama
The gutter politics of the McCain campaign is reaching down once again to denounce Obama for his distant past links to Bill Ayers in an unprecedented guilt-by-association attack for a presidential campaign.
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