Conor Oberst on Politics, the Presidency, and Purple States
One of Obama's most ardent supporters is Conor Oberst, the singer/songwriter best known for his band, Bright Eyes.
One of Obama's most ardent supporters is Conor Oberst, the singer/songwriter best known for his band, Bright Eyes.
Paul Jenkins | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics
Even still-enamored journalists cannot fail to notice that it would be difficult to find a candidate less suited for the times or the office than McCain right now.
Howie Klein | Posted 05.05.2008 | Politics
As we saw in the Louisiana special election this weekend, Democrats win by showing they are different from Republicans, not by claiming to be just like them.
Paul Jenkins | Posted 04.26.2008 | Politics
Were Hillary the great rural white savior that her campaign is depicting, she would have been able to dispatch a presidential neophyte like Barack Obama.
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Daniel Nichanian | Posted 02.11.2008 | Home
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Chuck Lippstreu | Posted 02.10.2008 | Politics
It's how we used that caucus -- we re-energized the blue side of a state that's every conceivable shade of red.
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics
I'm going to start off with a quick piece of advice for both Democratic campaigns (or perhaps for Howard Dean) -- spend the next few weeks taping ever...
Omaha World Herald | PAUL HAMMEL | Posted 02.08.2008 | Business
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Bob Kerrey | Posted 10.24.2007 | Politics
For my family and me now is not the time for me to re-enter politics as a candidate. At the same time I nearly said yes to leaving; I am deeply troubled about the direction of our country.
ABC News | Posted 10.24.2007 | Politics
ABC News' Teddy Davis Reports: Former Democratic Sen. Bob Kerrey announced Wednesday that he will not leave his job as president of The New School in ...
Chris Weigant | Posted 09.19.2007 | Politics
When you parse it all out, it comes down to 50-50 on the subject of Iraq, but there are four names being floated as candidates for GOP aisle-crossing.
Chuck Lippstreu | Posted 09.06.2007 | Politics
When Kerrey comes back he'll put a new face on a state that roundly embarrasses itself almost every election cycle.
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