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McCain, Lieberman Partnership Giving Both Parties A Bad Headache

The Hill | Manu Raju | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics

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John McCain's rising presidential campaign is provoking fresh questions for Republicans and Democrats alike about the role Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn....

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The Gays, The Dems, Some Serious Trouble, and Dough

Andrew Belonsky | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics

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Andrew Belonsky

Gay voters are torn: do we support the party that offers us at least nominal inclusion, or do we strike off and find a more independent-minded politico?

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Are Democrats About to Snatch Defeat From the Jaws of Victory?

Sherman Yellen | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics

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Sherman Yellen

For all his failings, McCain remains a real charmer for many -- despite age and past history -- and he may fill the vacuum that Democrats are creating with their own divisiveness.

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Obama v. Clinton: Hope and Anti-Hope

Marshall Grossman | Posted 01.12.2008 | Politics

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Marshall Grossman

Obama offers a calculatedly vague promise of optimism and change. Hillary continues to speak a language we have had a lot of experience with -- triangulation and protracted engagement.

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Friday Talking Points [14]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Time for another fun round of Democratic talking points for the weekend ahead! After a hiatus for the year-end awards, and then a special "all electi...

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Getting the Evangelicals Wrong - Again

Jim Wallis | Posted 01.11.2008 | Politics

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Jim Wallis

The South Carolina primary will be critical, say the media pundits. And South Carolina is full of evangelicals, they also say. But they have absolutely no clue about what that means.

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Cliffs Notes on the Candidates Post-New Hampshire Statements

Jacob Dickerman | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics

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Jacob Dickerman

McCain's crowd starts chanting "USA! USA!" because they need John to know that in a national election, they're voting American.

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Richly Deserved Bad Night for Hillary Haters in New Hampshire

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The Hillary haters got a hard lesson in NH: It's risky, no dangerous, to predict a knockout of a seasoned political fighter before the first bell even sounds.

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We Got It Wrong. New Hampshire Voters Got It Right.

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

On the morning after the New Hampshire primary, one strong conclusion can be drawn: the media collectively blew it. This should be seen as downright ...

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What To (and Not To) Expect From an Obama White House

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.08.2008 | Politics

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The jury is still way out on just how many inflated expectations Obama can fulfill. But there are glaring clues as to how much change he can or will even try to make.

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Hoping For, and With, Obama [Updated]

Chris Durang | Posted 01.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Durang

Well, the polls were wrong, and clearly the American voters want to keep looking at the candidates; and, in the morning light, I think that's a good thing.

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When An Elephant And A Donkey Get It On

tangomag.com | Caroline Tiger | Posted 01.08.2008 | Living

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My boyfriend voted for Bush. Yes, for Bush. And he'd vote for him again if our Constitution allowed it. Republican and a Democrat in loveNow let me d...

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William Kristol: Intellectually Dishonest

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 01.08.2008 | Media

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Joseph A. Palermo

Unlike some commentators, I don't think William Kristol is stupid or blinded by ideology.

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My Primary Picks For New Hampshire

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home

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Chris Weigant

Welcome to the second of a continuing series of my attempt to emulate a television sports reporter by giving "picks" for the winners in the New Hampsh...

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On The Ground, Hillary's Support Overflows — Literally

Huffington Post | Glynnis MacNicol, Rachel Sklar | Posted 01.06.2008 | Media

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Report from Clinton Campaign HQ in Manchester, NH: They're expanding! And fortunately, some space just opened up: Chris Dodd's old campaign headquarte...

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Sam Stein

Bill Clinton's Controversial Role Is Subtext At Campaign Event

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.05.2008 | Politics

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Amherst, N.H. -- As he took to the podium today in the Souhegan High School gym to advocate on his wife's behalf, questions swirled as to whether form...

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Enduring Questions for Today's Democratic Frontrunners

Benjamin R. Barber | Posted 01.04.2008 | Politics

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Benjamin R. Barber

Edwards represents change at the expense of unity, Obama represents unity but doesn't grasp that politics is about conflict, while Clinton aspires to both compromise and change without making us confident about either.

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Joe Biden To Abandon Race For President

CNN | Posted 01.03.2008 | Politics

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Delaware Sen Joe Biden will abandon his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, three sources tell CNN....

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Chris Dodd To Drop Out Of Presidential Race

ABC News | Donna Hunter | Posted 01.03.2008 | Politics

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Senator Chris Dodd's run for president will soon come to an end, campaign officials told ABC News, following a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucu...

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Do You Know How Iowans Will Vote? Neither Do They.

Reilly Center For Media & Public Affairs | Posted 01.03.2008 | Home

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Reilly Center For Media & Public Affairs

With the Iowa Caucus less than hours away, there are a multitude of polls being released - none of which support the other. Being in Iowa does not help to make the races seem any clearer.

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It's a Good Day to Be a Republican

Jay Dyckman | Posted 01.03.2008 | Politics

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Jay Dyckman

The Democratic caucus is like a 7th grade gym class choosing dodge ball teams. There is a lot of arguing, hurt feelings and wild promises made in a desperate bid to not be picked last.

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Obama's Negatives Higher than Clinton or Edwards

Taylor Marsh | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

by Taylor Marsh Obama has negative numbers? Somebody tell Chris Matthews, who's fawning over Mr. Obama has reached get a room levels. Just look a...

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My Picks For Iowa

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Tomorrow's Iowa caucuses are certainly reaping a bumper crop of blather in the news. Pundits everywhere are weighing in on every aspect of both the D...

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Rock The Vote: To Iowans For Biden, Dodd, Richardson, Kucinich, Paul, and Gore

Brent Budowsky | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics

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Brent Budowsky

After Iowa and New Hampshire, the pundits will proclaim 2008 The Year Of The Political Independent that will advantage Obama and McCain, and disadvantage Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney.

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Michael Moore Weighs In On Top Dems, Says Hillary Refused Interview

MichaelMoore.com | Michael Moore | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics

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A new year has begun. And before we've had a chance to break our New Year's resolutions, we find ourselves with a little more than 24 hours before the...

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