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How Some Democrats Sold Their Souls to the 1 Percent

Jane White | Posted 05.19.2012

Read More: Congressional Progressive Caucus, Wall Street, New Democrats, China, Derivatives, New Democrat Coalition, Blue Dog Democrats, Politics News

Why haven't we had genuine financial services reform? The blame falls on a group called the New Democrat Coalition, members of Congress who have sold their souls for campaign contributions and future jobs as lobbyists.

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Why Is the American Left So Ineffective in Economics?

Ian Fletcher | Posted 02.11.2012

Read More: Leftism, New Democrats, Economics, Liberalism, Business News

There's a very narrow sweet spot of disciplined radicalism that neither sells out nor indulges economic solutions that are non-starters. Staying in this sweet spot takes a lot of self-discipline, and since the 1960s, this has not exactly been a leftist virtue.

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Canada Needs More Arts Funding: NDP

The Canadian Press | Posted 07.22.2011

Read More: New Democrats, Ndp, Arts Funding, Income Averaging, Arts Caucus, Jack Layton, Home News

OTTAWA -- A group of four New Democrat MPs with a background in the arts said they are forming a new culture caucus and asking the Tories to consider ...

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Historic Shift In Canadian Elections

AP | By ROB GILLIES | Posted 07.02.2011

Read More: Lester Pearson, Jean Chretien, Quebec, Stephen Harper, New Democrats, Jason Kenney, Michael Ignatieff, Bloc Quebecois, Pierre-Trudeau, Canada, Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Jack Layton, Canada Parliament, World News

TORONTO -- Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper won his coveted majority government in elections Monday that also marked a shattering defeat for...

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2012: The Memo for Winning for Both Parties (for now)

David Helfenbein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tea Party Movement, Democrat, Midterm Elections, New Democrats, 2012 Election, Sarah Palin, President Obama, Glenn Beck, Hillary Clinton, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Tea Party, Republicans, President Clinton, Politics News

I fear that many Democrats and Republicans who are not joining the Tea Party bandwagon are underestimating the power of this movement.

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Third Way Dems Get it Wrong: Progressives Fight for Economic Growth

Roger Hickey | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Deficit, Jonathan Cowan, Anne Kim, New Democrats, Roger Hickey, Progressives, Obama Deficit Commission, Economic Growth, Campaign for America's Future, Third Way, Politics News

Looking towards the new economy that we must build out of the ruins of the old, the president has it right. We can't go back to the old bubble-bust economy built on debt and speculation.

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Power Struggle: Inside The Battle For The Soul Of The Democratic Party (Print Version)

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim and Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Raul Grijalva, Congressional Progressives, Joe Crowley, Public Option, New Democrats, Lynn Woolsey, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Progressives Public Option, Progressives, Obama Progressives, Democratic Party, Obama Public Option, Video, Politics News

Raúl Grijalva is sitting quietly with a few of his staffers at one end of the bar, a bottle of Bud and a shot of whiskey in front of him, while his f...

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Power Struggle: Inside The Battle For The Soul Of The Democratic Party

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim and Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Raul Grijalva, Congressional Progressives, Joe Crowley, Public Option, Progressives Public Option, Obama Progressives, Progressives, New Democrats, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Obama Public Option, Democratic Party, Lynn Woolsey, Video, Politics News

Raúl Grijalva is sitting quietly with a few of his staffers at one end of the bar, a bottle of Bud and a shot of whiskey in front of him, while his f...

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Melissa Bean: A Democrat Bankers Bank On

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Regulatory Reform, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Lobbyists, Cfpa, Preemption, New Democrats, Financial Services Industry, Bank Lobbyists, Melissa Bean, New Democrat Coalition, Lisa Madigan, Barney Frank, Politics News

Rep. Melissa Bean stands at the chokepoint of financial reform in the House of Representatives. The Democrat from suburban Chicago is only in her th...

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Obama's Message Catastrophe

Rupert Russell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John McCain, Economic Stimulus Package, New Democrats, John Kerry, Flip-Flop, Health Care, Barack Obama, State of the Union, Politics News

It is no wonder that pundits are scratching their heads at how the alleged "greatest communicator" since Ronald Reagan could be in the midst of a "message" catastrophe.

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Democrat Beaten Back In Effort To Add Loophole to Investor Protection Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Shahien Nasiripour | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John Adler, New Democrats, Investor Protection Act, Adler Loophole, John Adler Investor Protection Act, Loopholes, Business News

A Congressional committee temporarily killed an amendment Wednesday that would have exempted four out of five publicly-traded companies from a post-En...

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"New Dems" In Congress Paid $100K Each To Weaken Financial Reform

Jamie Court | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Congress, New Democrats, Melissa Bean, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Financial Reform, Politics News

"New Democrats," who delayed consideration of the financial reform legislation bill last night until their demands on amendments were met, raised $6.5 million from firms in the financial sector.

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Lawmakers Go Golfing, Party With Bruce, Raise Cash

The Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Golf, Lobbyblog, Bruce Springsteen, New Democrats, Steven Van Zandt, Roy Blunt, Tom Harkin, Nrsc, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Joseph Crowley, Congression Hispanic Caucus, John Hall, Saxby Chambliss, John Barrow, John Carter, Politics News

This upcoming weekend will see a number of lawmakers hosting multi-day Fall retreats at resorts and hotels across the nation, according to invitations...

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Financial Reform Moves Forward, With Many Loopholes

Huffington Post Investigative Fund | Rachel Leven and Maria Zilberman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Crisis, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Chris Dodd, Wall Street, New Democrats, House Financial Reform, Financial Reform, Barney Frank, Business News

As Congress inches toward restructuring U.S. financial regulation, lawmakers in the House and Senate have characterized their respective bills as swee...

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Al From and the Founding of Today's Majority Democratic Party

Lanny Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Obama Administration, Bill Clinton, Thomas Paine, New Democrats, Al From, Dlc, Politics News

Mr. Clinton turned to Mr. From and said: "I would never have become president if it wasn't for you."

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Specter Defends Pelosi, Questions CIA's Honesty

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Arlen Specter, New Democrats, Cia, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, United States Senate, Democrats, Politics News

Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) took the opportunity Wednesday to defend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who has come under fire in recent weeks ove...

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Corporate Government Reform

Harry Moroz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Aig, Jeffrey Sachs, Aig Bonuses, The Economist, New Democrats, Spending, Bonuses, Taxation, Congress, Government, Blue Dog Democrats, Hendrik Hertzberg, Business News

Debate about the House tax bill and about earmarks is a striking reminder to us that governance in this country is at risk of going off track.

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Your Wealth Is in a Safe Place Now

Harry Moroz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: House of Representatives, Lobbyists, New Democrats, Foreclosure, President Barack Obama, Cramdown, Housing, Bankruptcy, Banking Industry, Housing Crisis, Modification, Business News

We should remember that by avoiding principal write downs -- and focusing on monthly mortgage payments -- the burden of wealth destruction is being placed on homeowners, not on banks.

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Past Seven Primaries Have Seen One Million New Democrats

Washington Post | Eli Saslow | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Democratic Registration, 1 Million New Democrats, New Democrats, New Democratic Voters, Politics News

They lined up shoulder to shoulder inside the gray high-rise downtown, their politics as diverse as their backgrounds. An ex-felon who needs health in...

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