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Seth Colter Walls

McCain Medical Records, Cancer History, Raised By Top Dems

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 09.17.2008 | Politics

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With three prominent Democratic senators now on record raising the issue of John McCain's health, and an independent group set to make a push for the ...

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Sam Stein

Reid, Dems Go For McCain's Jugular

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.16.2008 | Politics

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Democrats, going after John McCain and the GOP jugular, are launching a coordinated attack over the economy, painting the current administration as th...

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Reid, Pelosi Slam "Bush-McCain Economic Policies"

Politico | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Harry Reid, John Boehner, Lehman Brothers, Nancy Pelosi, Economy, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy, Politics News

... Of course, Democrats were quick to point out that the current financial crisis on Wall Street occurred on the watch of President Bush, who just ha...

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Friday Talking Points [46] -- Moose Poop!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

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

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

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.04.2008 | Politics

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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'...

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

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.29.2008 | Politics

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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...

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

MyDD | Posted 08.28.2008 | Politics

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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...

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Democrats Should Not be Praising T. Boone Pickens

Josh Nelson | Posted 08.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: T. Boone Pickens, Dick Durbin, Harry Reid, Environmentalism, Natural Gas, Carl Pope, Energy, Democrats, Pickens Plan, Barack Obama, Democratic Convention, Dnc, Politics News
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?

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Sam Stein

Reid Reconsidering Lieberman's Position In The Party

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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

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Reid Offshore Drilling Plan Splits Dems

The Hill | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Harry Reid, Senate Democrats Gas Prices, Reid Offshore Drilling, Senate Democrats Offshore Drilling, Gas Prices Election, Harry Reid Offshore Drilling, Democrats Offshore Drilling, Democrats Gas Prices, Politics News

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. ...

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Harry Reid Knows How to End the Energy Crisis

ZP Heller | Posted 07.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Energy, Anwr, John McCain, Elizabeth Dole, Meet the Bloggers, Oil, Gas, Cenk Uygur, Harry Reid, Jonathan Kim, Nico Pitney, Matt Stoller, Kevin Grandia, Offshore Drilling, Oil Politics, Oil Prices, Politics News
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.

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

Kevin Grandia | Posted 07.25.2008 | Politics

Read More: Energy, Meet the Bloggers, Environment, Harry Reid, Gas Prices, Energy Policy, High Gas Prices, Record Gas Prices, Politics News
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.

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Senate Democrats Under Pressure To Lift Offshore Drilling Ban

Kate Sheppard | Posted 07.18.2008 | Green

Read More: Gas Prices, House of Representatives, Economy, Senate Democrats, Oil Prices, Oil, Harry Reid, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Offshore Drilling, Green News
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.

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Nico Pitney

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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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...

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Reid Mum On Lieberman's Role Next Year

The Hill | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: Harry Reid, Lieberman Committe Chairmanship, Joe Lieberman, Democratic Majority, Lieberman Democrats, Lieberman Democratic Caucus, Lieberman Independent, Politics News

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...

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Seeking 60 Seats

Bob Burnett | Posted 07.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: 2008 Elections, Harry Reid, Filibuster, Senate Democrats, Senate, Senate Republicans, 2008 Election, Politics News
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.

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

Paul Jenkins | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics

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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.

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Reid: "Coal Makes Us Sick ..."

A. Siegel | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green

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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.

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

Huffington Post | Posted 07.01.2008 | Green

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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 ...

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

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: Islam, John McCain, Pragmatism, Ralph Nader Presidential Candidacy, Nancy Pelosi, Don Imus, White, Fisa, Harry Reid, Obama, Black, Muslim, Politics News
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?

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Corporations' Plea for Climate Legislation Ignored

Janet Ritz | Posted 06.06.2008 | Green

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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.

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Sam Stein

Reid: Superdelegates Know To Make Up Their Minds

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.30.2008 | Politics

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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...

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Democratic Leaders Pushing Superdelegates To Commit

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Superdelegates, Harry Reid, Democratic Convention, Undeclared Superdelegates, Nancy Pelosi, Politics News

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

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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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