Nancy Pelosi

Why Not Move The Democratic National Convention?

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 04.25.2008 | Politics

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Kathleen Reardon

Hastiness, disorganization, poor negotiation skills, and short-term thinking have hurt the Democratic Party. They've made promises they've been unable to keep. If they rush a decision this time, they may need years to recover.

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Dems Expected To Pass Billions In New War Funding

Politico | Martin Kady II | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is rapidly pulling together a carefully orchestrated plan for what looks to be the last Iraq war supplemental be...

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Nancy Pelosi Hearts George Bush And His War In Iraq

James Boyce | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics

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James Boyce

Not only has Pelosi not done anything about the war, Majority Leader Reid has done nothing about it. They have failed to take Iraq as concrete blocks and tie them around McCain.

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The Toxic Thinking of the Right Infects the Body Politic

Arianna Huffington | Posted 04.22.2008 | Politics

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Arianna Huffington

The Neanderthal wing of the GOP has dragged the political debate so far to the right that even Democrats find themselves getting cozy with ideas that not so long ago would have been the exclusive domain of arch-conservatives.

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Apologia, Papal and Other

Nina Burleigh | Posted 04.19.2008 | Living

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Nina Burleigh

An expression of regret can begin the process of re-constructing trust in the once mighty man-made institutions that have been brought low by individual men (and women).

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Pope's White House Birthday Dinner: Guest List & Menu

Huffington Post | Posted 04.16.2008 | Home

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Pope Benedict XVI's first visit to the United States coincides with his 81st birthday, and the White House is sparing no expense in celebrating it. B...

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Jason Linkins

Schieffer Asks Pelosi: Is Bill Clinton Working To Undermine Wife's Candidacy

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.13.2008 | Politics

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Would Hillary Clinton's candidacy be on firmer footing if her husband hadn't run off at the mouth and said such crazy, small-minded things every time ...

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Nancy Pelosi: President Clinton Had A "Late-Night Adult Moment"

ABC's Political Punch | Jake Tapper | Posted 04.12.2008 | Politics

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was asked about former President Bill Clinton's error-riddled defense of his wife, regarding her Hemingway-esque...

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Friday Talking Points [27] -- Petraeus Week

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Thus endeth another Petraeus week on Capitol Hill. I have to say, I was impressed at the caliber of the questions asked, but severely disappointed at ...

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Jason Linkins

Pelosi Calls Out Petraeus For Parroting Bush Spin

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics

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We noted yesterday the bizarre way that General Petraeus' testimony changed between his Tuesday appearance before the Senate committees and his Wednes...

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Pelosi Wants Fewer Superdelegates

The Seattle Times | Posted 04.09.2008 | Home

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WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she favors a reduction in the number of superdelegates -- and their oversized influence -- in ch...

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Pelosi's Trade Move: The Good, the Bad and the Potentially Ugly

David Sirota | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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David Sirota

Is Pelosi throwing America's fair trade majority a meaningless bone that ends up helping lobbyists pass this deal?

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Pelosi to Block Vote on Colombia

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Defying the White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday the House will change its rules to avoid a required vote this ye...

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Pelosi: Reduce Number of Superdelegates

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 04.08.2008 | Home

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she favors a reduction in the number of superdelegates _ and their oversized influence _ in...

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Bush: Give Stimulus Checks "A Chance To Kick In"

Think Progress | Posted 04.08.2008 | Business

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Recognizing that rebate checks ranging from $300 to $1,200 aren't enough to turn around the economy, several lawmakers are proposing a second stimulus...

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Hillary's Superdelegates: Weighing Gender Against Momentum

Jennifer Treuting | Posted 04.08.2008 | Home

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Jennifer Treuting

Come August, DNC female superdelegates may play the role of king- or queen-maker. Female superdelegates support Clinton over Obama by significant margins and are pledging support at a faster rate than their male counterparts, according to OffTheBus's Superdelegate Investigation.

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Friday Talking Points [26]

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Since the campaigns of both Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama have seemingly taken my advice earlier this week, and are both concentrat...

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The Puppy Party

Will Durst | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics

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Will Durst

Hillary has put a brave face on her acknowledged uphill battle, comparing herself to Rocky Balboa, but seems to have forgotten, that in the first movie, Rocky loses. To a black guy.

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Sam Stein

Pelosi Sticks To Her Guns On Superdelegate Question

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.03.2008 | Politics

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Nancy Pelosi doesn't seem to be backing down from her position on super delegates, despite being the target of a threatening letter from big-wig Clint...

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DCCC Donations Spike After Clinton Supporters Threaten Pelosi

The Atlantic | Marc Ambinder | Posted 04.03.2008 | Politics

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The effort by Hillary Clinton's bundlers to pressure Speaker Nancy Pelosi into retracting her comments about superdelegates has caused a spurt of Obam...

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Pelosi Says Democratic Race Should Go On

AP | JOAN LOWY | Posted 04.01.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the superdelegates who may ultimately decide the Democratic party's presidential nominee have a rig...

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Pelosi Suggests Bush Skip Olympic Opener

AP | Posted 03.31.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that President Bush should consider boycotting the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics ...

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Friday Talking Points [25] -- Place Your Bets On The Democratic Race!

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

We haven't done a contest here in a while, so I'm going to open the betting window today on the outcome of the Democratic race. To play, just post a ...

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Clinton Democracy

Lucy Carrigan | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Lucy Carrigan

Hillary Clinton's supporters continue to use the hefty dollar sign they wield as a way to influence the outcome of this democratic nomination process.

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NYT This Sunday Probes "The End of Republican America"

Greg Mitchell | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media

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Greg Mitchell

Many more Republicans than Democrats are stepping down this year, making it almost impossible for the GOP to make gains.

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