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Obama Strategy Shocker: Calls For "Post Post Partisanship"

William Klein | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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William Klein

With a veto-proof majority within reach in the Senate, and a 100-plus margin possible in the House, party leaders are focusing on what one Democrat called an "occupation strategy" after we "liberate" the Congress.

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McCain and Palin In Their Own Words: 25 Laughable Quotes

Daniel Kurtzman | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Daniel Kurtzman

1. "Our economy, I think, is still ― the fundamentals of our economy are strong." ―John McCain, Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 15, 2008 (Source) 2. "T...

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Exclusive Interview: Frank Prewitt, Author Of Last Bridge To Nowhere

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Prewitt: The book is my experience working as the confidential source who spent nearly four years helping the F.B.I. pry the lid open on the sordid world of political corruption in Alaska and Washington.

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Rollins: McCain Campaign Following In Hillary's Footsteps

CNN | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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A campaign at war with itself cannot fight its opponent effectively. We have seen two major campaigns this year that could be described as internally...

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Playing with Matches: John McCain's Game Plan

Les Francis | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

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Les Francis

We are now confronted with a new and more troubling phenomenon: a major party presidential campaign which appears to be predicated on the belief that American voters will be motivated more by fear than by hope.

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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Reagan's Blues

Julian E. Zelizer | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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Julian E. Zelizer

During the past week of the campaign, desperate to reverse the falling polls, the Republicans have decided to take the low road and have rejected Reagan's formula for conservative success.

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"An Ungovernable Majority"

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics

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Andrew Sargus Klein

"While the Democrats have been ascendant in recent years, they have entered into a Faustian bargain. They're gaining seats, but in doing so they've made compromises."

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Electoral Math -- Obama Landslide?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to admit, that's a pretty provocative title. And enumerating the poultry before they emerge from the ova is always risky... as the saying goes.

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Why We Should Treasure the Almost-Endless Campaign

Kate Kelly | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics

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Kate Kelly

With less than a month left in the Campaign That Has Gone On Forever, it might be a good time for some reflection.

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McCain/Palin No Mavericks, Say Real Mavericks

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics

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Charles Karel Bouley

Fontaine Maverick, great-great-granddaughter of Samuel Augustus Maverick, for whom the word was coined, would like John McCain and Sarah Palin to stop misusing the word.

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You Don't Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blows

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Whatever you believe about Bill Ayers and the Weathermen, the fact remains that he is not running for president. But John McCain doesn't really have any other arrows left in his quiver.

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U.S. Space Policy = Waste As Much Money As Possible

Ronald Mirman | Posted 11.06.2008 | Home

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Ronald Mirman

Both Barack Obama and John McCain have spoken on space policy, and both are wrong. McCain is clearly more interested (he was a pilot and Republicans t...

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Empower the Undecided: UDecide.org

Frances Moore Lappe | Posted 11.06.2008 | Media

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Frances Moore Lappe

We can use the web to reach Americans who don't live on the web. In these last weeks, it's something we can do wherever we are.

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Friday Talking Points [50] -- Can I Call You Joe?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I refuse to get too wrapped up in the question of who "won" the debate. In general, unless one candidate obviously self-destructs, this question is answered subjectively and personally. That's not to say I didn't think Biden did better. I did.

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Palinpalooza A Welcome Diversion For McCain
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The Media Consortium | Posted 11.04.2008 | Home

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The Media Consortium

The hard times continue for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who this week pulled up his stakes in Michigan, a state his campaign o...

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The Debate, the Pundits and the Voters

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

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Lincoln Mitchell

Thought Palin exceeded expectations during the VP debate, she simply did not make a compelling case that she was ready to be president, or that she had the right solutions for America.

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Palin Talks About Special Needs Children, But Obama Has Substantive Plans For All People With Disabilities

Paul K. Longmore | Posted 11.03.2008 | Home

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Paul K. Longmore

Ever since Sarah Palin's acceptance speech, there has been a great deal of talk about "special needs" children but little about the issues that concer...

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Sign O' the Times

Disgrasian | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics

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Disgrasian

I really don't care who people vote for. Okay, maybe I care a little, but what I'm mostly concerned with is that people care about who they themselves are voting for.

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Taking Back Rosie the Riveter

Deborah Stokol | Posted 11.02.2008 | Home

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Deborah Stokol

Even if Sarah Palin was an unassailable paragon (and she isn't), I would still find it inappropriate to see her on a Rosie the Riveter poster because to change it is to adulterate it.

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Electoral Math Looking Good For Obama

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Barack Obama has made some gains since last week, to put it mildly. While he hasn't wildly increased his Strong numbers, at least the trend is in the right direction.

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Sarah Palin: Cause of Global Warming 'Kinda Doesn't Matter'

Maura Judkis | Posted 11.01.2008 | Green

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Maura Judkis

Well, kinda, it does matter. Because knowing and caring about the cause of a problem help us determine the solution -- whether it's climate change or anything else that affects our country. Right?

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Michelle Obama: Make Our Voices Heard

MOMocrats | Posted 11.01.2008 | Home

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MOMocrats

Registering to vote is absolutely crucial. Because there is so much at stake in this election, and the choice we make on November 4th will decide so many issues that shape our lives and impact our families.

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In Defense Of Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to at least try to defend the point she was (so badly) trying to make. Alaska was on the front lines of the Cold War. It's a valid point, especially with a newly-resurgent and newly-belligerent Russia.

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McCain's Week Of Theatrics Offers Insight Into His Management Style

Peter Y. Sussman | Posted 10.30.2008 | Home

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Peter Y. Sussman

The best available gauge of executive qualifications may be the way the candidates conduct their own campaign. In the hothouse of a presidential campaign, temperament and decision-making style are critical.

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