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Friday Talking Points [42] -- Get Up, Stand Up, Barack

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to assume if you're reading this that you're sick of the Olympics already. Wow, that was fast. Is NBC's coverage going to be twice as bad as ...

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13 Things To Know About The 3rd Straight Mac Attack Ad

William Bradley | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics

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William Bradley

The reason the McCain campaign is so worried is that the Olympics start in less than two weeks. The next big event after the Olympics? The Democratic National Convention.

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GOP Leaders: Vote However You Need To For Reelection

Politico | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics

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Republican Senate leaders -- terrified by the prospect of losing five or more seats in November -- have freed their members to vote however they need ...

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Grassroots Power: Thank You Video From Senators Webb and Hagel for Supporting New GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

With the support of thousands of readers from The Huffington Post, IAVA helped make history. When the GI Bill was signed into law in June, many of you contributed to this remarkable victory.

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Jason Linkins

Bush Wrongly Credits McCain For 'Working Hard' On G.I. Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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President George W, Bush wasn't exactly a friend to the efforts put forth by Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Warner (R-VA) as they worked to secure ...

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Jim Webb's VP Prospects Helped By Passage Of GI Bill

Washington Times | Posted 07.07.2008 | Politics

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Speculation about Virginia Sen. Jim Webb's prospects as a candidate for the Democratic vice presidential nomination got a boost last week with the pas...

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

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.05.2008 | 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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McCain Flip Flops Again -- Praises GI Bill He Opposed

Christine Pelosi | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

In today's installment of McCain vs. McCain, the "straight talker" claimed credit for passage of the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights he opposed.

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McCain Takes Credit For GI Bill He Opposed At Town Hall Event (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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One time opponent of the GI bill, Presidential candidate John McCain, has now taken credit and expressed approval of the bill at a recent town hall ev...

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Senate Passes 21st Century GI Bill While Sen. McCain Skips Vote

Victor LaPorte | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

In an overwhelming show of support for our nation's veterans Thursday evening, 92 U.S. Senators voted in favor of the 21st Century GI Bill; also known...

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Bush's Third Term

Gen. Wesley Clark | Posted 07.03.2008 | Politics

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Gen. Wesley Clark

In national security terms, McCain is largely untested and untried. He's never been responsible for policy formulation. If he thinks he can use the national security debate to his advantage, he's wrong.

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My Conversation with Jim Webb

Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics

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Tavis Smiley

2008-06-11-tavispull.jpgSen. Webb discusses the opposition to the GI bill from President Bush and a fellow Vietnam vet and Senate colleague, John McCain.

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Jason Linkins

Jim Webb Brings Charm Offensive To Daily Show

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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While Virginia Senator Jim Webb is quickly becoming well-trained in the art of downplaying his vice-presidential chances, that hasn't stopped him from...

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US Military Needs the New GI Bill

Victor LaPorte | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

We have heard the opposition's argument against the 21st Century GI Bill time and time again: At a time when the United States Military is fighting ...

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Nickels and Dimes: Why the White House Opposes the GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

The administration's argument is that if a GI Bill benefit is too good, it'll reward veterans too richly for their service and draw them away from re-enlisting.

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GI's Guide to the New GI Bills

Victor LaPorte | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

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

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McCain Defends GI Bill Opposition In Memorial Day Speech

AP | Posted 06.03.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — John McCain on Monday defended his plan for veterans' college benefits, as both the war hero and Democratic rival Barack Obama reac...

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White House Slams New York Times Editorial On GI Bill

Huffington Post | Posted 06.03.2008 | Media

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***UPDATE*** Politico reports that the Times editorial page editor Andy Rosenthal calls the White House attack "puzzling" but not uncommon: "The Whit...

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McCain: "Happy Memorial Day. Now Get Back to Iraq."

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 06.03.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

John McCain is afraid that if we give our soldiers a future, they may seize it, which is why he voted against the new G.I. Bill and why he is spinning that vote as patriotism and the product of experience.

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An Angry McCain Shows Just What Type of Dirty Campaign He's Running. Somewhere Karl Rove is Smiling

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.31.2008 | Politics

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Andy Ostroy

McCain offers himself as a candidate who wishes to run a more respectful campaign, but his actions of the past few weeks have been same Rovian tactics we've come to hate these past eight years.

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Jews, McCain, Obama, Evangelical Anti-Semites, Our Troops -- and Insanity

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 05.31.2008 | Politics

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Frank Schaeffer

Senator McCain's motto seems to be: Judge me not by what I say or do or who I climb into bed with, rather judge me by the fact that I served my country.

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