Obama Midterm Elections

Obama May Be Missing Key Force That Helped Reagan & Clinton Roar Back From Midterm Grief

AP | TOM RAUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — President Ronald Reagan got his shellacking in the 1982 midterm elections, with his party suffering big losses in the House. Twelve...

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It Takes A Movement: Why Politics Is Frozen Solid -- Part 2

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

What has still not been really understood by Obam's White House, by most of his supporters and by a media that mostly focuses on who's up and who's down in Washington during any given week is this: It takes a movement.

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It Takes a Movement: A Post-Election Analysis -- Part 1

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

How ironically warm it seemed on that distant inauguration day now stands in sharp contrast with the cold and very angry political atmosphere that was evidenced in the midterm elections.

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Stop Shooting at Obama

Bernard-Henri Lévy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bernard-Henri Lévy

Barack Obama has sometimes "disappointed," but he has not "failed." And only those who confuse politics and magic, regretting that he did not transform his country and the world in the wink of an eye, can speak of "failure."

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Midterm Elections: Another "Perfect Storm" for Obama?

Clarence B. Jones | Posted 05.25.2011

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Clarence B. Jones

If the voters were trying to send the president a message, what is it? Is it merely: lower taxes, less government? Or was the election more about voter anger and outrage over the state of the economy with its high unemployment and massive foreclosures?

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Wake Up, Mr. President! You Are the Lindsay Lohan of the Oval Office!

Bonnie Fuller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bonnie Fuller

Mr. President -- I'm a big fan but you are suffering from the same mental disease as Lindsay Lohan -- DENIAL!

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A Lesson for Now From 1934

Saul Friedman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Saul Friedman

Americans love a good fighter. In November, 1934, against the odds and history, Roosevelt's Democrats picked up 9 House and 9 Senate seats. Can Obama do the same today?

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Obama Defines Midterm Election Goals On The Campaign Trail

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 05.25.2011

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. — President Barack Obama implored Democrats on Monday to remember why they sent him to the White House and told supporters th...

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Obama Aims To Rekindle Some Of His 2008 Campaign Magic Ahead Of Midterms

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON and LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 05.25.2011

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MADISON, Wis. — Buck up. Stop whining. And get to work. Clearly frustrated by Republicans' energy – and his own party's lack of enthusias...

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Obama Hits Democrats Ahead Of Midterms, Calls Voter Apathy 'Inexcusable,' 'Irresponsible'

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON and LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 05.25.2011

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MADISON, Wis. — Buck up. Stop whining. And get to work. Clearly frustrated by Republicans' energy – and his own party's lack of enthusias...

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Obama To Hit Campaign Trail To Stump For Dems, Promote Economic Agenda

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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MILWAUKEE — Flying thousands of miles to reap millions of dollars, President Barack Obama is dashing across the country to help his party retain...

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Obama: Republicans Have Forgotten I 'Politick Pretty Good'

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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AUSTIN, Texas — Deep in the land of George W. Bush, President Barack Obama swept through Texas on Monday to gather Democratic cash and votes, po...

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Obama Fundraising Efforts Take-Off Ahead Of 2010 Midterm Elections

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 05.25.2011

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EDISON, N.J. — President Barack Obama on Wednesday cast his latest economic pitch as a matter of patriotism, urging the Senate to ditch its part...

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Democrats Resist GOP Efforts To Frame Midterm Elections As Referendum On Obama

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans are framing the elections in starkly different terms, with GOP strategists painting it as a national refe...

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Obama Delivers 2010 Election Pitch On YouTube: 'I Need Your Help'

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Desperate to curtail expected widespread losses this fall, President Barack Obama pleaded with supporters of his 2008 campaign Monday to help elect De...

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Obama Midterm Elections: DNC To Cough Up $50 Million For 2010 Races

Politico | Mike Allen | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Democratic National Committee will contribute more than $50 million in cash and services for November's midterm elections, a top Democratic offici...

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Ed Rendell Slams Obama: Reluctant To 'Roll Up His Sleeves And Fight'

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Barack Obama built a powerful campaign organization and got himself to the White House. Now, as head of the Democratic Party, he's ...

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House Dems: We Need Obama's Help In Midterms

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Democrats see the midterm elections as a referendum on President Obama and insist he become heavily involved in their outcome. House Democrats see ...

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