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Eight Reasons the Democrats lost Virginia & New Jersey--and How to Recover

Paul Loeb | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


Paul Loeb

Losing the Virginia and New Jersey governorships hurt. Local factors played a part, but these are major states. So it matters why the Democrats lost them. Here are eight reasons -- and lessons for next time.

A Little Fear and a Lotta Hope

Michael Sigman | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics


Michael Sigman

When I announced my intention to campaign for president of the sixth grade -- the same year my idol, JFK, was running for the White House -- my only choice was to run as a Republican.

Promoting Obama Through Visibility

Brian Pendleton | Posted 11.13.2008 | Home


Brian Pendleton

During the 20 minutes I spent talking with Paul as he passed out Obama buttons, many people stopped by: some just to vent about what a poor choice Palin was for vice president, many to take the free Obama stickers, and a few to buy the Obama buttons for $1.

Arizona Rising: Record Turn-outs in 'One of McCain's Backyards'

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home


Marlene H. Phillips

Every Democratic event in this state has drawn unexpectedly high numbers. You can't call it spin from Democratic activists because literally the signs are everywhere...

Why Chase The Center When You Can Rendezvous with It?

Darin Murphy | Posted 07.15.2008 | Politics


Darin Murphy

The movement that Obama created launched his campaign to a higher altitude than the conventional path. Now he needs to stay on message, keep making sense and let the center catch up with him.

Welcome To The Ground War

Chip Collis | Posted 06.13.2008 | Home


Chip Collis

As an Obama Organizing Fellow, I'm going to experience first-hand what it's like to be on the ground for the quintessential 21st-century presidential campaign. And I'll be blogging about it here!