Austin Texas Debate

Hillary's Other Foreign Policy Judgment Call

Andrew Gumbel | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics


Andrew Gumbel

By the time Hillary took the stage at the University of Texas last night, it was more than apparent that her vision of peace for the Balkans was, to coin a phrase, a big fairy-tale.

Waking Up From History

Jeff Chang | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics


Jeff Chang

MLK, Jr. has been forgiven his own plagiarism because the moment demanded "I Have A Dream," whether or not the three words were arranged by Republican Archibald Carey.

Another Coal-Sponsored Debate Without Questions on Global Warming

Laurie David | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics


Laurie David

What a surprise then that no questions were asked about global warming in the state that is the number one emitter of CO2 emissions when the debate was sponsored (once again) by polluting coal interests.

On Meeting with Ahmadinejad

Sam Sedaei | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics


Sam Sedaei

Hillary believes Iran will democratize, end three decades of theocratic rule and release all prisoners just so Mahmoud can have a coffee with her majesty.

Clinton Fails To Deliver Much Needed KO In Texas Debate

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 02.22.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

Tonight's debate might have been the first in the entire month of February. But it was far more obvious while watching the debate that this was the 19...

Doesn't Hillary Clinton Use Words Written By Others?

Stephen Kaus | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics


Stephen Kaus

Did Hillary Clinton make up "change you can Xerox" or did someone else write that? While we are at it, did she make up "ready on day one" or "solutions not speeches?

Who Won Tonight's Debate? The Answer Is Clear

RJ Eskow | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


RJ Eskow

Sen. Clinton was punished for going negative and rewarded for being uplifting, and you could watch her moving toward the light as the night wore on.

Hillary Does the Right Thing in Tonight's Debate

Thomas de Zengotita | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Thomas de Zengotita

After that cheap and prepared remark about Obama Xeroxing words, which made her visibly uncomfortable even as she delivered it, Hillary came through big time.

The Progressive Populist Moment

Tom Hayden | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Tom Hayden

Clinton's performance might re-ignite her campaign, but also could be a memorable farewell, a dignity in defeat, for which she will be well remembered and honored.

Did Clinton Just Say She Would Take Punitive Action Against Serbia?

Max Bergmann | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Max Bergmann

Taking punitive actions or hyping the rhetoric toward Serbia would only serve to push the country away from us and Europe, and toward right-wing nationalism and Russia.

Clinton: Obama 'Change You Can Xerox'

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama squared off in Austin, TX for their 19th debate of the primary season. Keep checking back for updates below, and chec...

Democrats Debate Tonight...As McCain Scandal Continues

Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Democrats Debate In Texas Tonight in Austin, Texas, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will go head-to-head in their penultimate debate before the March...

Texas Debate: Obama And Clinton Face Off

Huffington Post | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama squared off in Austin, TX for their 19th debate of the primary season. Keep checking back for updates below, and che...

Austin Debate's Doors Essentially Closed To Texas Dems

Kirsten Anderson | Posted 02.19.2008 | Home


Kirsten Anderson

Everything is bigger in Texas--except the number of tickets available for the Democratic debate on Thursday. Texans have been surprised and thrilled...