2008

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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'I Have a Dream' Becomes Obama's 'I Have a Con'

Taylor Marsh | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Deval Patrick, 2008, Democrats, Barack Obama, Obama and Language, Devall Patrick Speech, Clinton and Borrowed Words, Obama and Devall Patrick, Clinton and Language, Accusations of Plagiarism, Obama and Borrowed Words, Obama and Plagiarism, Politics News
Taylor Marsh

Obama's played his supporters for suckers. They bought into the hope hype, sucking up this stuff with a straw, only to find out Obama's not an original, he's a knock off, of a governor, no less.

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Why Presidents' Day?

Jacob Soboroff | Posted 02.17.2008 | Home

Read More: Holiday, Election Reform, New York, 2008, Vote, Advertising, Queens, Why Tuesday, Capitalism, Election, Presidents' Day, Voting, Home News
Jacob Soboroff

If we can move Presidents' Day for the convenience of shoppers, why not make Election Day more convenient for voters?

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Margaret Carlson's Anti Hillary Email

Taylor Marsh | Posted 02.16.2008 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

by Taylor Marsh Nice email, huh? A reader sent it to me. Really exposes the arrogance of Bloomberg News's Margaret Carlson, doesn't it? Op-ed colum...

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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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Dolores Huerta: Voting System Needs Change

Jacob Soboroff | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home

Read More: Election Reform, Dolores Huerta, Labor, Super Tuesday, Vote, 2008, Why Tuesday, Voter Turnout, Civil Rights, Campaign, Home News
Jacob Soboroff

The labor and civil rights leader calls for a National Holiday on Election Day, questions the caucus system, and says she supports public financing of elections.

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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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MSNBC's David Shuster: Chelsea 'Pimped Out' by Hillary

Taylor Marsh | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

This frat boy, anti-Clinton wingnut-channeling tirade targeting Chelsea Clinton has proven that Shuster's not up to the job or the position to which MSNBC has bestowed on him.

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Did Ann Romney Force Mitt Out of the Race?

Michael Roston | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics

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Michael Roston

When he says, "I'm doing this because I love America," he really may mean "I'm doing this because I love my wife" as much as he means, "I'm doing this because I love my money."

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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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Racism Greater Factor Than Sexism On Super Tuesday

John K. Wilson | Posted 02.07.2008 | Home

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John K. Wilson

Barack Obama squeaked out a narrow win on Super Tuesday to expand his small lead in the pledged delegates. While many of the exit polls were off as pr...

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Howard: Make The Superdelegates Vote Now

James Boyce | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics

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James Boyce

We will wait through June, July and August until the ever-so-mysterious Superdelegates vote, the 796 members of the DNC whose votes are now far more important than anyone thought they would be.

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A Policy Unbecoming

Bruce Kluger | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics

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Bruce Kluger

In the 15 years since Bill Clinton approved the provocative "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" plan, the social stigma often tagged to homosexuality has, in many cases, dropped away like molting feathers.

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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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From Obama Supporter to Volunteer in Three Days

Matt Townsend | Posted 02.02.2008 | Home

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Matt Townsend

My younger sister called me Saturday afternoon from Denver, Col. with excitement in her voice. "I just got back from phone banking, and it was aweso...

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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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Obama 'Present' Votes on Choice Don't Add Up

Taylor Marsh | Posted 01.31.2008 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

Obama's actions do not match his talk, any more than the video he's been pushing tells the truth.

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What Is A Blog? Turnout

James Boyce | Posted 01.31.2008 | Media

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James Boyce

This presidential cycle is about new media, new thinking, a new world and new opportunities.

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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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The More Americans Demand Change, The More The State Of The Union Address Stays The Same

Andrea Batista Schlesinger | Posted 01.29.2008 | Politics

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Andrea Batista Schlesinger

After years of insisting that the economy was doing great, it takes weak corporate profits to make the president recognize that times are tough.

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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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Houseguests and Fish, and Rudy Giuliani

Michael Roston | Posted 01.27.2008 | Politics

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Michael Roston

Hurricane Rudy's been moving up the length of the peninsula. Floridians have simply been ducking for cover, waiting for the storm to pass, and hoping the Spanish tiles will still be up on their rooftops when it's over.

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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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