Obama Grass Roots Campaign

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

Paul Loeb | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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A Little Fear and a Lotta Hope

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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Promoting Obama Through Visibility

Brian Pendleton | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 05.25.2011

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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...

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Why Chase The Center When You Can Rendezvous with It?

Darin Murphy | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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