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What Would Obama Do If Obama Was Mad At Obama About Rick Warren?

David Quigg | Posted 01.28.2009 | Politics

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David Quigg

Obama would move on -- he'd refuse to be distracted. He'd brush the dirt off his shoulder and immediately return his focus to winning.

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Leadership, Strategy, and Experts. More lessons for Obama.

John O'Neil | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics

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John O'Neil

The nation must boldly rebuild to avoid the perils of a dangerously gyrating world where yesterday's swaggering certainty is tomorrow's worn out wisdom.

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Ideas for Obama

Curtis Black | Posted 12.08.2008 | Chicago

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Curtis Black

President-elect Barack Obama now faces tremendous challenges, and local advocates -- many of whom have worked with Obama over the years -- offer a range of ideas on how to move forward.

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Union President: Jesus Was A Community Organizer

ABC News | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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In Lebanon, Virginia, right now United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts is giving a characteristically enthusiastic introduction for Se...

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Obama Defends Community Organizing: "Who Are They Fighting For?" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama responded Thursday to Sarah Palin's dismissal of community organizing. Asked at a town hall what makes it relevant experience, he said: ...

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Chi-Town Activists? Joke Is On GOP

Robert Reed | Posted 10.05.2008 | Chicago

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Robert Reed

Only someone with a sick sense of humor would deride activists who toil in Chicago's worst neighborhoods, dedicating time and effort to providing poor and disenfranchised citizens with a voice in the political and social process.

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Don't Dis Community Organizers

Scott Kurashige | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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Scott Kurashige

I hope Sarah Palin understands that most Americans are not on a first-name basis with their mayor. In places like Chicago, community organizers engage citizens in the practice of democratic action.

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Jason Linkins

Shorter RNC Day Three: "Death To Community Organizers!"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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You know, one of my great fears about John McCain's approach to national security is that he shows nary a whit of interest in busting out the ol' Goog...

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