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Exclusive Interview: An M.I.T. And A Yale Professors' Cure For The Electoral College

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I had the chance recently to interview two professors in the field of statistics (from Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology),...

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My Conversation with Senator Jim Webb

Charlie Rose | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics

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Charlie Rose

2008-07-22-webbrose.jpgI spoke with Webb about how he sees the challenges facing America and the future of the Democratic party.

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The Hybrid vs. the Hummer Redux

Paul Peete | Posted 07.18.2008 | Green

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Paul Peete

How ironic that the poster boy for gas guzzling sizeable SUVs morphed into a psuedo-democratic, Green governor just in time to see gas near 5 dollars a gallon and its effects rippling through the economy.

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Friday Talking Points [38] -- Whiners And Cheeseheads

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Welcome back to Friday Talking Points, after a one-week hiatus! While plenty has happened in the past two weeks which bears close and careful analysis...

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Jackson's Threat to Obama Must be Investigated by Secret Service

Christopher Ingram | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Christopher Ingram

While I am not a prosecutor or law enforcement officer, I believe the threat "Reverend" Jackson made towards Obama was a violation of the law and should be investigated by the Secret Service.

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What Fifty State Strategy?

Gail McGowan Mellor | Posted 07.02.2008 | Home

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Gail McGowan Mellor

Seated in the Kentucky headquarters with her blue eyes, tightly curled white hair, turquoise earrings and a rainbow-colored pullover, Party Director Jo Anne Crawford looked as lonely as the Maytag repairman.

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Friday Talking Points [37] -- Welcome, New Readers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

McCain flip-flops on torture, tax cuts, the religious right, Roe v. Wade, lobbyists, gay marriage, creationism, Iraq, talking to enemies, and just about any other subject you care to name.

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Friday Talking Points [36] -- End The Media's Pro-McCain Bias! Now!!

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.20.2008 | Media

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Chris Weigant

McCain has joked that the media is "his base" of support. It was a funny line, but there is a truth at its core: the media has been hard on Obama but unbelievably light on McCain. And this has to stop. Now.

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Is Clinton the Ticket for Obama?

Robert Scheer | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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Robert Scheer

Clinton is about as good as the Democratic Party leadership will accept in their insistence on a right-of-center balance to Obama's purported liberalism.

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Obama Should Go North To Alaska

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Alaska is going to be very close this year. This stems from Republican office-holders apparently trying to take the "first in political corruption" award away from Louisiana.

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The 269-269 Electoral Tie Scenario

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

So what would happen if the Electoral College tied? Well, it goes to the House of Representatives. And since the Democrats have an advantage in the House, you'd think "President Obama." But you'd be wrong.

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Interview With Al Franken

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

For all the people who scoffed at the idea of a former comedian running for such a high public office, it can now be strongly stated that Al Franken's Senate campaign is definitely no joke.

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My Dinner with Barack

Ben Rosen | Posted 06.05.2008 | Politics

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Ben Rosen

The biggest surprise at the fundraiser dinner last night was who was there: in addition to the usual suspects, their were at least two strong (former?) supporters of Hillary.

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Hillary Supporters: Which Side Are You On?

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Every time I visit an unabashedly pro-Hillary website and read the comments posted thereon, I keep thinking: Which side are you on?

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Clinton Did Not Steal Obama's Moment

Dawn Teo | Posted 06.04.2008 | Home

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Dawn Teo

I can't listen to another pundit imploring that Clinton "needs time" or that she needs to go through the stages of grief or that she needs to be allowed to come to terms with her loss. This primary, this election, this year is not about Hillary Clinton.

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What A Long, Strange Primary Trip It's Been

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.02.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Rather than a Vince Lombardi halftime pep talk about giving 110% in the second half, I'd like to review where we've been so far. This will be my final "picks" article for 2008.

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Big Mac's Iraq Travel Guide for Obama: "Great Green Zone Escapes"

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 06.01.2008 | Politics

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

I can spare Sen. Obama a lot of wasted time if he truly wants to visit the real Iraq -- not the Baghdad that John McCain wants him to see, and upon which to judge Iraq.

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GI's Guide to the New GI Bills

Victor LaPorte | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

Support our troops and veterans. Support the 21st Century GI Bill!

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Friday Talking Points [33] -- If It Quacks Like A Lame Duck...

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.23.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

President George W. Bush, asked in a press conference why Republicans in the House and Senate are increasingly defying him, proven by the fact that do...

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Interview With Political Science Professor Kenneth Janda

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.21.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Last Thanksgiving, I took a vacation from the blog and (while I was gone) I ran a series of speech transcripts from all eight of the Democratic candid...

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A Feel-Good Moment: Ed Rollins Hears "Death Knell" For GOP

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

John McCain "can't win" if he's seen as "the Bush third term" -- this, from a Republican?

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Friday Talking Points [32] -- Democrats Throw Bush A Few Elbows

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Borah Peak, at 12,662 feet high, is the highest point in Idaho. [That may sound like a strange place to begin this column, but please bear with me.] I...

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Democratic Landslide In November?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

[Those of you who prefer "all cynicism all the time" should just skip this column, since I'm about to get blisteringly optimistic here. You have been...

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New Rule For Uncommitted Superdelegates

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.12.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

With sincere apologies to Bill Maher for stealing his schtick, I have a new rule. My new rule is for uncommitted Democratic superdelegates. The rule ...

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Friday Talking Points [31] -- Time To Beat McCain

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.09.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Now that that's all over with, can we please focus on beating John McCain? Virtually everyone (with the possible exception of Hillary Clinton -- I gue...

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