08 Election

Debate Questions I'd Like To Ask

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.25.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Tomorrow night may be the last debate in the Democratic primary race. This will be the twentieth debate so far, which has to be some kind of record. ...

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Friday Talking Points [20] -- Populism 101

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

No awards this week A few quick thoughts this week before we get to the talking points. First, I will not be awarding the Most Impressive Democrat Of...

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McCain / Rice ?

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Since Republicans have all but anointed John McCain as their presidential nominee, it's about time to start speculating on who he's going to choose to...

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Democratic Electoral Shift In November?

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Professional pundits like conventional wisdom. It's comfortable for them to say what "everyone knows" with the voice of authority. But, seeing how o...

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Friday Talking Points [19] -- A "Rare Uprising" Of Democrats

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's been a busy week for Democrats, with a lot to cover. There has been good news and bad, but on the whole I'd have to judge the week a success for...

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Guest Column: How Hillary Could Win Fair (And Lock Up The General Election, Too!)

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.13.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Hillary and Bill, who are masters at brokering political deals, can sheath both edges of the party rules by engineering a compromise on Michigan, Florida and the super-delegates.

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Michigan And Florida Need A Mulligan

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Mulligan -- (noun)  A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. This is ...

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Friday Talking Points [18]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I'm going to start off with a quick piece of advice for both Democratic campaigns (or perhaps for Howard Dean) -- spend the next few weeks taping ever...

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How Obama Could Wrap It Up

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I think the Clinton camp already has reams of spreadsheets showing exactly how many votes in which states are added for each possible VP nominee.

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My Super Duper Tsunami Tuesday Primary Picks

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Between Obama and Clinton, it's going to be a virtual tie. Both campaigns will immediately release spin on why they are now the frontrunner, and why the other should politely drop out of the race.

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Friday Talking Points [17]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

This column is dedicated to the idea that Democrats can learn to use talking points as effectively as Republicans often do. This idea annoys many who...

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The Epic 2008 Election (So Far)

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Out of the frozen tundra of Iowa, out of the snowy mountains of Vermont, out of the brightly-lit casinos in the Nevada desert, out of the churches of ...

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My Primary Picks For Florida

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.28.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Ever onwards, into the fray, we return to the latest in a series of primary "picks" columns, this time heading down to Florida to examine the Republic...

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Friday Talking Points [16] -- The State Of The Blog

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.25.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Netizens, fellow bloggers, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and all Americans... I am proud to stand...

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Bill Clinton, Chief of Staff?

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.21.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

To be VP, you have to be legally able to serve as President if need be. Since Bill Clinton has already served two terms, he is ineligible. There won't be any "Clinton/Clinton 08" bumper stickers this year.

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Friday Talking Points [15] -- De-Bushification

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.18.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I apologize in advance for the disjointed nature of this week's column. There are a lot of odds and ends to cover, including tomorrow's primary picks...

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Race, Gender and Class in Twenty Aught Eight

Ann Medlock | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics

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Ann Medlock

In the blue-collar world, in the world of conservative Christians, and among many of the military, "Iron my shirt" isn't an unreasonable order. It's the way things have been and ever shall be.

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Friday Talking Points [14]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Time for another fun round of Democratic talking points for the weekend ahead! After a hiatus for the year-end awards, and then a special "all electi...

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We Got It Wrong. New Hampshire Voters Got It Right.

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

On the morning after the New Hampshire primary, one strong conclusion can be drawn: the media collectively blew it. This should be seen as downright ...

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My Primary Picks For New Hampshire

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home

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Chris Weigant

Welcome to the second of a continuing series of my attempt to emulate a television sports reporter by giving "picks" for the winners in the New Hampsh...

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Friday Talking Points [Vol. 13 -- All-Election Edition]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Special All-Election Edition   Well, it looks like I owe some young folks an apology. To the youth of Iowa: Sorry! I've been predicting for a wh...

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My Picks For Iowa

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Tomorrow's Iowa caucuses are certainly reaping a bumper crop of blather in the news. Pundits everywhere are weighing in on every aspect of both the D...

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Democrats Cave On SCHIP

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.19.2007 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The news just broke that Dems have completely and utterly caved on the State Children's Health Insurance Program bill.

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