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Obama Victory

More Than Just Winning

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics

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Andrew Sargus Klein

Obama is simply biding his time on the issue, letting Cheney's "doth protest too much" vitriol wither on the vine.

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Can I Stop Giving Now?

Carine Fabius | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living

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Carine Fabius

People are stressed about money. So, why is the president-elect still asking me to send in donations? You got elected. Can you stop asking me to give you money now?

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Florida Democrats Infighting But Eyes on 2010

Ron Levitt | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

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Ron Levitt

After back-slapping because the state's 27 electoral votes went for President-elect Barack Obama, not-all-too-polite political activity became the norm in the Peninsula State.

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Obama's Victory Prompts Major Changes In Black Press

Politico | NIA-MALIKA HENDERSON | Posted 02.03.2009 | Media

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Barack Obama's election as president is prompting major changes in the nation's black press, ushering in a series of firsts that editors say will resh...

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Change?

Bernard Rowan | Posted 12.27.2008 | Politics

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Bernard Rowan

It's time to bring in a new generation of leaders to the White House, not just a new version of the same.

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? Surprisingly, a Large Number of Republicans Say "Yes"

Ricardo Rossello | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

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Ricardo Rossello

Given conservative Republicans' beliefs that Obama is a far left candidate, the more moderate (in their view) Senator Clinton may become a more acceptable choice for Secretary of State.

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Memo To David Plouffe

Ben Arnon | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

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Ben Arnon

Please, Mr. Plouffe, on behalf of the vast infrastructure of dedicated Democratic field organizers and community activists, go run the DNC.

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Obama Victory Triggers Racist Backlash: At Least 200 Incidents Reported

CS Monitor | Patrik Jonsson | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics

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Atlanta - In rural Georgia, a group of high-schoolers gets a visit from the Secret Service after posting "inappropriate" comments about President-elec...

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Latinos Pressure Obama On Immigration Reform Following Large Turnout

The Boston Globe | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics

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Before a huge crowd in San Diego last summer, Barack Obama vowed to make fixing illegal immigration a top priority as president, and Latinos nationwid...

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Forces in Obama Landslide

Ricardo Rossello | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

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Ricardo Rossello

Ever since Obama's historic election as the first African-American President, the pundits have been trying to demystify the voter attitudes and behavior that led to this unprecedented outcome.

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Israeli PM Candidate's Website Looks A Lot Like Obama's... (PHOTO)

NY Times | ETHAN BRONNER and NOAM COHEN | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

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JERUSALEM -- Click on the Russian-language version of the campaign Web site of Benjamin Netanyahu, the conservative Likud leader running for prime min...

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"Joe The Plumber" Book Deal Details Emerge

CJR/Fox News | Posted 12.15.2008 | Media

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In a somewhat predictable move, Joe The Plumber, aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, has signed a book deal. Joe told Fox News that he was "broke," but still to...

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Obama Gives Ebony First Post-Election Interview, Photoshoot

The Swamp | Posted 12.15.2008 | Media

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So which magazine was the first to get a sit down interview and photo shoot with President-elect Barack Obama? Ebony Magazine, which was visited by t...

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No Communion For Obama Supporters, Says South Carolina Priest

AP | MEG KINNARD | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they...

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Suits claim election-night abuse by Chicago police

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 12.14.2008 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that while a huge Chicago crowd celebrated the election of the first black U.S. president, some white...

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The Times' Adam Nagourney Sows Seeds of Conflict Inside Democratic Ranks Where None Exist

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 12.13.2008 | Media

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Joseph A. Palermo

It's interesting that at a time when the Republican Party is facing its most bitter internal battles, Nagourney chooses to ignore that story and jumps head first into "analyzing" non-existent antagonisms among Democrats.

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Camille Paglia: Yes, I Still Like Palin

Salon | Camille Paglia | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics

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Nov. 12, 2008 | Dazed and confused. A week after the election of Barack Obama, millions of American news junkies are in serious cold turkey, the big b...

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Obama Merchandise Flies Off Shelves: "The Biggest Thing For Publishing Since Harry Potter"

Los Angeles Times | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics

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Much as Barack Obama has kindled unprecedented interest in presidential politics, so too has he prompted a flood of merchandise, collectibles, televis...

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Advice to Barack Obama: Be Modest in All Things

Reese Schonfeld | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics

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Reese Schonfeld

It was a different Obama, with a different voice, that I heard at the press conference on Friday. He appeared to be flip and full of himself.

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The Kids Are Alright

Lance Simmens | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics

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Lance Simmens

We must lay the foundation for the next generation of youth, so we can continue to capitalize on their energy, innovation, and creativity for the future.

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New Will.i.am Video: "It's A New Day" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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Will.i.am, whose pro-Obama "Yes We Can" video received much coverage during the campaign, recently released a new video. The video, "It's a New Day" ...

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After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.

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(R)Evolution -- We All Want to Change Your Head

Suzette Standring | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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Suzette Standring

This new multi-cultural, interracial, eco-green, techno-savvy, globally-minded young generation has made history.

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Moving Forward: A Participatory Democracy

Kate Kelly | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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Kate Kelly

As the immediate excitement of Election Day begins to fade, we are left with new questions, among them: How is President-Elect Barack Obama going to ...

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Right-Wing Media Already Feeding Its Post-Election Anger

via Los Angeles Times | Posted 12.10.2008 | Media

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An article in Sunday's Los Angeles Times takes a look at how the right-wing media is responding to Obama's victory last week. Already, it seems, the l...

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