Harry Reid

Friday Talking Points [46] -- Moose Poop!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Sarah Palin has already singlehandedly introduced several terms into our political lexicon. "Hockey mom" is probably the most recognizable of these. ...

Dems React To Palin Speech: "Formidable," "Shrill And Sarcastic" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.04.2008 | Politics


UPDATE: Barack Obama responded personally to Sarah Palin's speech, saying, "You're hearing an awful lot about me, most of which is not true. What you'...

Friday Talking Points [45] -- Lessons Democrats Should Learn From Obama's Speech

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.29.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I know that just about the entire blogosphere is talking about John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin (who?) for his running mate, but I, for one, refuse t...

Harry Reid: McCain Doesn't Have "Temperament" To Be President

MyDD | Posted 08.28.2008 | Politics


Joe at AMERICAblog catches an interview Harry Reid did with the Nevada-based pundit Jon Ralston: "I just think he doesn't have the temperament to...

Democrats Should Not be Praising T. Boone Pickens

Josh Nelson | Posted 08.22.2008 | Politics


Josh Nelson

Can anyone explain to me why I am supposed to put up with leaders of the environmental movement and Democratic party praising a man who is an enemy of both?

Sam Stein

Reid Reconsidering Lieberman's Position In The Party

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics


Senator Joseph Lieberman's decision to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention is being met with deep consternation among Democrats and i...

Reid Offshore Drilling Plan Splits Dems

The Hill | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has split the Democratic front opposed to drilling with a plan that would open new areas for exploration. ...

Harry Reid Knows How to End the Energy Crisis

ZP Heller | Posted 07.28.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

2008-07-28-cenkreid.jpgReid emphasized the need to cut off government subsidies for oil companies in this week's Meet the Bloggers.

Democrats Need to Get Off Capitol Hill to Win the Gas Price War

Kevin Grandia | Posted 07.25.2008 | Politics


Kevin Grandia

While I admire Reid for what he's done I think he is incorrect in the assumption he made that the Democrats are winning on the energy and gas price issue.

Senate Democrats Under Pressure To Lift Offshore Drilling Ban

Kate Sheppard | Posted 07.18.2008 | Green


Kate Sheppard

Last week, some Democrats signaled that they would be willing to endorse offshore drilling. And on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he might allow voting on offshore drilling.

Nico Pitney

Reid Rips Phil Gramm: "He Has A Low View Of The American People"

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


Harry Reid has just waded into the firestorm over yesterday's claim from McCain adviser Phil Gramm that the economic downturn is "mental" and that Ame...

Reid Mum On Lieberman's Role Next Year

The Hill | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Thursday did not rule out removing Sen. Joe Lieberman from his coveted chairmanship in 2009, but he plea...

Seeking 60 Seats

Bob Burnett | Posted 07.07.2008 | Politics


Bob Burnett

If Democrats want to increase their majority in the Senate to 60 so that Barack Obama's agenda would not be held hostage by Republican filibusters, they will have to gain 10 new seats.

Top GOP VP Choices: Failed Business Leaders, Former Dems, Confirmed Bachelors and Creationists

Paul Jenkins | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

If you thought the Republican primary field was a bit of a joke, wait until you get a closer look at the front runners for the vice presidential slot.

Reid: "Coal Makes Us Sick ..."

A. Siegel | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green


A. Siegel

Give 'em Hell Harry Reid is turning up the heat and speaking truth to an audience that isn't used to hearing it.

Harry Reid: "Coal Makes Us Sick, Oil Makes Us Sick"

Huffington Post | Posted 07.01.2008 | Green


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, on a recent appearance on Fox Business, said that as fuel costs rise, the most major costs are the hidden ones. He ...

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

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics


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.

Oh I Get It, The Left Just Doesn't Want to Win This Year

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics


Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

Obama's a pragmatist, not a messiah. He has to win in order to make the changes I want. What merit is there in attacking him for his stance on FISA, now?

Corporations' Plea for Climate Legislation Ignored

Janet Ritz | Posted 06.06.2008 | Green


Janet Ritz

The need for the United States to lead by example through legislation has never been greater. Unfortunately, the need for change in Washington may have superseded that consideration.

Sam Stein

Reid: Superdelegates Know To Make Up Their Minds

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.30.2008 | Politics


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has gone public in the past few days with his firm belief that the Democratic primary will be resolved in a matter o...

Democratic Leaders Pushing Superdelegates To Commit

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Top Democratic leaders intend to push for a quick end to the battle for the presidential nomination when primaries are over next we...

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

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.23.2008 | Politics


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...

In Victory for American Voters, Von Spakovsky Withdraws From Consideration

Laura MacCleery | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics


Laura MacCleery

Federal Election Commission nominee Hans von Spakovsky's withdrawal is undoubtedly good news, and will help to assure that the FEC will be restored to its previous, albeit minimal, functionality.

Harry Reid's Memoir: A Political Book That Packs a Punch

Al Eisele | Posted 05.18.2008 | Politics


Al Eisele

A word to the next president, whether you're Republican or Democrat, man or woman, black or white: Make sure you've made every effort to get Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in your corner.

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

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics


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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