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The Punk And The Godmother -- A Timely Parable

Martin Lewis | Posted 09.20.2008 | Politics

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Martin Lewis

The Punk had suddenly broken big and he was now the most popular artist at his label. His fans loved him. But there was a problem looming.

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John Edwards Is A Good Guy, After All

Disgrasian | Posted 09.08.2008 | Politics

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Disgrasian

While we're never surprised to hear that a married politician has stepped out on his wife with one or a million "other women"--often the type with unreasonably puffy bangs and the kind of teeth that beg for fluoride (or something)--it never fails to disappoint us to find out that another one of our potential leading men is, simply, a dog.

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Turning on a Dime -- Has McCain's "Celebobama" TV Attack Ad Knocked the Obama Campaign Juggernaut Off-Course?

Mario Almonte | Posted 08.22.2008 | Politics

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Mario Almonte

Just one week after the controversial ad hit the airwaves, polls show McCain tied with Obama, while prior to the ad, Obama was leading McCain in almost every poll nationwide.

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And It's Got To Be... Gen. Wesley Clark

Judah Freed | Posted 08.12.2008 | Home

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Judah Freed

I want the Democrats to win the White House and to make the next Supreme Court appointments and that's why Obama has got to put Gen. Wesley Clark in the second spot on the ticket.

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Why I'm Not Writing That Check to Obama Today

Gloria Feldt | Posted 07.17.2008 | Politics

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Gloria Feldt

Looking at his statements about abortion in the big picture, Obama's character begins to appear as someone who is quick to deflect, demur, defer to his challengers.

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Barack Obama Passes NORAD Test

Christine Pelosi | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

Obama's recent NORAD tour and renewed call for national service evoked further evidence that he has passed an important milestone in his campaign: passing the NORAD Test for presidential candidates.

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Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist

AP | DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — After months of stalling, North Korea offered a glimpse of its secretive nuclear program Thursday and was promptly rewarded by Pres...

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James Dobson's "Fruitcake" Interpretations

John K. Wilson | Posted 07.02.2008 | Home

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John K. Wilson

Dobson's attacks on Obama reveal what Dobson truly is: a right-wing nut with delusional interpretations of the Bible who unfortunately wields enormous influence within the Republican Party.

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Obama for President

Gerald McEntee | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Gerald McEntee

We will turn out an army of 40,000 AFSCME activists to knock on doors, make phone calls, and talk with their co-workers and neighbors to produce an unprecedented turnout in the 2008 election.

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The Benediction of Big Al

Mary Lyon | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics

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Mary Lyon

To this day, I still think Gore is the gold standard. Our country would be light years better off if we'd had Al Gore's steady hand at the wheel for the past seven-and-some years.

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Making Michelle Who She Isn't -- Risky Obama Campaign Move

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics

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Kathleen Reardon

When people start reinventing themselves based on the latest "criteria" -- it's risky. Change is what Obama's campaign is largely about, but changing his wife shouldn't be.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Democratic Race In 8 Minutes

Huffington Post | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics

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The folks over at Slate have taken the just-finished Democratic race for President and boiled 16 months down to 8 minutes. Remember Hillary's cackle? ...

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My Petition: Don't Let Clinton Hijack the VP Slot

Reny Monk | Posted 06.20.2008 | Home

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Reny Monk

Who wants to be the first to sign? Perhaps I should look up Monica, Paula and Gennifer and see if they'd be interested.

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The Novelty Candidates

Reese Schonfeld | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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Reese Schonfeld

Why is it that the Democratic Party chooses the path of greatest difficulty in every election? This generation of Democrats sorely lacks professional guidance.

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An Open Letter to Hillary Supporters

Chip Collis | Posted 06.05.2008 | Home

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Chip Collis

Come November, the only names on the ballot will be John McCain and Barack Obama. The only people who can save our country from certain doom is... you, Hillary supporters!

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Party Leaders Push To Avoid Long Nomination Fight

Wall Street Journal | Jackie Calms | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton unveiled new negative television ads and attacked each other personally from the stump this weekend ahead of Tuesday'...

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Who Is Hillary Now?

Mona Gable | Posted 04.25.2008 | Politics

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Mona Gable

Hillary's desperation for blue-collar votes and her tiresome attacks on Obama are leading her down some awfully treacherous trails.

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Letter to Hillary: Remember When John McCain Slimed Your Daughter?

Paul Loeb | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics

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Paul Loeb

Reasons abound why you should do all you can to defeat John McCain -- but for you, it should be personal.

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Clinton's NAFTA Attack Against Obama Is Unfounded

Lecia Shorter | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Lecia Shorter

Why then did Senator Clinton, an attorney with so much "experience," resort to using statements, the veracity of which are highly questionable, and amount to double hearsay to boot?

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DNC-Appointed Superdelegates Support Clinton 3-1

James Freedman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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James Freedman

Hillary Clinton currently leads Barack Obama by a wide margin among superdelegates appointed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Clinton maint...

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Hillary: The Next Secretary of State

Amitai Etzioni | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

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Amitai Etzioni

Making a clear commitment to choose Clinton for secretary of state would add much to Obama's appeal, given that his experience in foreign policy is particularly short.

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Obama Wins Maryland Primary

James Freedman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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James Freedman

Barack Obama won Maryland's Democratic primary yesterday, continuing his post-Super Tuesday winning streak and building momentum in a race that is sti...

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Bill Clinton Calls Obama Campagin "Smoke And Mirrors"

The Examiner | Susan Ferrechio | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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With Virginia considered Hillary Clinton's best chance in the Potomac Primary, Bill Clinton packed his schedule with three stops Monday in the Old Dom...

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Max Follmer

Price Tag Precludes Re-Vote In Michigan And Florida

HuffingtonPost.com | Max Follmer | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The controversial Florida and Michigan Democratic primaries will most likely not be rescheduled, as some activists have recently demanded, according ...

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Colin Powell May Support Democrat Or Independent In 2008

CNN's Political Ticker | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican who served under President Bush, said Friday he may not back the GOP presidential nominee in Nove...

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