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"Earmarks" in Omnibus Budget Bill: Not Pork, Just Obama Proving He Can Be Taught

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Off the Bus, Recovery and Reconciliation, John McCain, Mara Liasson, Earmarks, Spending, Budget, M.S. Bellows, Npr, Warranted Wiretaps, Omnibus, Pork, Stimulus Package, Barack Obama, Politics News

So there's some pork in the budget, and Republicans want it out, and if some of it comes out then they can claim they made Obama blink, and maybe they'll vote for it? Wow!

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It's Us Versus Them with the Stimulus

Paul Peete | Posted 03.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Astrongmiddleclass, Citigroup, Bank of America, Stimulus, Joe Biden, President Obama, Off the Bus, T.a.R.P., Obama and Corporate Greed, Economic Stimulus Package, Corporate Greed, Stimulus Package, Politics News

Until those resisting a new way forward in how we reorient the American economy toward stability and success join the struggle in earnest, it's us versus them!

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The World Ecnomic Crisis, What's Your Solution?

Matt Palevsky | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Davos, Off the Bus, World Economic Forum, Ecnomic Crisis, Politics News

At this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, top business and political leaders offered their analysis of what caused our current turmoil and present...

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Inauguration Mystery: What Caused The Mayhem On The Mall?

Matt Palevsky | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Citizen Reporting, Purple Ticket, Off the Bus, Inauguration Meltdown, Pruple Tickets, Inauguration Special Coverage, Inauguration, Politics News

Mayhem broke out on Tuesday for the thousands of campaign organizers, Hill staff, and ordinary Americans who held tickets to Tuesday's inauguration. ...

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Huffposters Celebrate Inauguration Around The Globe (PHOTOS)

Matt Palevsky | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Obama Inauguration, Slideshow, Inaurugation Celebrations, Off the Bus, Huffpost Submissions, Barack Obama, Inauguration Alabama Sign, Living News

Huffington Post readers from across the country and around the world have sent in photos from Inauguration Day watch parties and celebrations. We hav...

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Share Your Inauguration Day Plans And Photographs

Matt Palevsky | Posted 02.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Inaugural, Submissions, President-Elect Obama, Off the Bus, Citizen Contributions, Inauration Day, Inauguration, Washington DC, Politics News

On Wednesday, we asked readers to share their Inaugural Day plan. Responses continue to pour in. Some of you have expressed regret that you will be ...

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Local Media Broadcasters Nationwide Report Palin Exceeded Expectations And Biden More Knowledgeable

Beverly Davis | Posted 11.03.2008 | Home

Read More: Sen. Biden, John McCain, Gov. Palin, Palin Debate, Gwen Ifill, Off-the-Bus, Huffingtonpost, Democratic, Obama, Mccain, Joe Biden, Democrats, Biden, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Republicans, CNN/Opinion Research Poll, Vice Presidential Debate, Home News

Close to one hundred citizen journalists tuned into their local television talking heads for the debate and sent OffTheBus dispatches on what they saw from around the country, from the rainy country lanes of Vermont to the misty woods of Northern California.

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Uganda Does Not Deserve Seat On UN Security Council, It's Time To Pay Attention

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 11.01.2008 | Home

Read More: Resource Wars, Off the Bus, John McCain, Dan Rather, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Foreign Policy, United Nations, Ugand, Home News

Our lack of attention to international issues could become the prelude to more tragedy around the world. In the next week or so, Uganda will be pulling out all stops to gain a seat on the United Nations Security Council.

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Democratic Congress Needs To Show Strength

Paul Peete | Posted 10.23.2008 | Home

Read More: Off the Bus, Sen. Reid, Democratic Congress, John McCain, Economy, Nancy Pelosi, Treasury Secretary Paulson, Motion to Commit, Bailout, Barack Obama, Bush, Home News

If ever there was a time for the Democrats to stand as one and refuse to cave in to the Administration and Congressional Republican version of a Wall Street bail out plan, this is it.

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A Big Week For Flawed Voter Matching Experiments

The Brennan Center for Justice | Posted 10.19.2008 | Home

Read More: Purging, Wisconsin, Voter Disenfranchisement, New Jersey, Motor Votor, Voter Registration, Florida, Election 2008, Disenfranchized Voters, African Americans, Voting, Off the Bus, Home News

Why would public servants push flawed policies proven time and again to unfairly disenfranchise American voters, and particularly voters of color? Well, you can draw your own conclusions.

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Huckabee: Not Seeking VP Spot, May Yet Be Tapped

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 06.01.2008 | Home

Read More: John McCain VP, Election 2008, Off the Bus, Mike Huckabee Vice President, Tim Russert Huckabee, Vice President, Huckabee Meet the Press, McCain Huckabee, VP Huckabee, Robert Jindal, Mitt Romney, Sarah Huckabee, Charlie Crist, Home News

Despite the denials, this week's cycle may see more speculation. Given McCain's recent denouncements of religious backers Rod Parsley and John Hagee, McCain may well tap Huckabee.

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Edwards' Endorsement Frees Obama In Picking Running Mate

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.22.2008 | Home

Read More: Off the Bus, Vice President, Blue Collar, John Edwards Endorses Obama, West Virginia, John Edwards, Running Mate, Hillary Clinton, Breaking Off the Bus News, Rural, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, White Voters, Home News

Clinton doesn't help Obama with his electoral map in November. He needs someone who has both pull in the states he wants to win and who can help repair rifts with rural white voters. Two names immediately come to mind.

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Clinton's Open Letter To Obama On MI and FL

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.16.2008 | Home

Read More: Off the Bus, Florida, Hillary Clinton, Open Letter, Breaking Off the Bus News, Michigan, Barack Obama, Open Letter Michigan, Open letterMI FL, Home News

Now that the Michigan primary controversy may be resolved, Hillary Clinton has upped the ante, issuing what seems a hastily penned open letter to Obama, accusing him of impeding the process.

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The Harry Reid Problem: Lamest Daily Show Guest Ever

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.14.2008 | Home

Read More: Supreme Court, John McCain, Cloture, Filibuster, Election 2008, John Roberts, Filibustering, Barack Obama, Senate Democrats, Harry Reid, Samuel Alito, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton, Joe Lieberman, Senate Majority Leader, Offthebus, Home News

Harry Reid, senate majority leader, was as weak on The Daily Show as he is on the senate floor, whining about the threat of Republican filibusters as a brake on change. Weak, weak, weak!

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Indiana Lunch Break In the City Of Steel

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.13.2008 | Home

In Gary, Ind., the City of Steel, a worker says he's voting Democrat. "Oh yeah, I want a job next year," he says... Obama never mentions the mills. Clinton, at least she seems interested."

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Grant County Switchbacks: A Picnic, A Starbucks And An Update

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.13.2008 | Home

Read More: Indiana Primary, Grant County, Election 2008, Barack Obama, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton, Home News

Both of the women I met in Gas City might have been Clinton supporters. One of them had been. She wasn't alone in switching to Obama, turned off by the gas tax holiday and negative campaigning.

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President Clinton Touts Gas Tax Holiday

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.11.2008 | Home

Read More: Indiana Primary, President Bill Clinton, Presidential Primary, Election 2008, Gas Tax Holiday, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton, Home News

Bill Clinton will hold six rallies today in Indiana. He'll push Hillary's gas tax holiday at each one. Reaction is mixed. "It's a good first step," say some. But mostly: "We want a permanent solution."

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Indiana Town Halls, Bill Clinton-Style

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.10.2008 | Home

Read More: Indiana Primary, Lebanon, Indianapolis, President Bill Clinton, Town Hall, Presidential Election, Greenfield, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton, Clinton Town Hall Indiana, Clinton Town Halls, Bill Clinton Charisma, Bill Clinton Hillary In, Bill Clinton In, Clinton Town Hall In, Home News

I made it to two of Bill Clinton's six separate town hall appearances saturday. He runs late, talks in detail, charismatically, and doesn't answer any questions from the crowd. Not a single one.

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A Big Win in Pennsylvania, But Not Nearly Big Enough To Change The Math

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home

Read More: Delegates, Clinton, Pennsylvania Primary, Democratic Election, Democratic Primary, Superdelegates, Obama, Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania, Barack Obama, Indiana, North Carolina, Election 2008, Off the Bus, Breaking Off the Bus News, Offthebus, Home News

Americans love both winners and quixotic heroes who do great things in a losing cause. Last night in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton was both: she won and so continues on in her sad adventure.

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Translation Poses Voting Challenges In Chinatown, Philadelphia PA

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home

Read More: Presidential Election, Chinatown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Primary, Barack Obama, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton, Home News

At polling places in Chinatown, Philadelphia, there is a serious shortage of translators. Voters are becoming frustrated with the process and leaving without casting votes.

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Clinton's Philadelphia Primary-Eve Rally

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home

Read More: Presidential Election, Election 2008, Pennsylvania Primary, Off the Bus, Hillary Clinton Rally, Home News

"She's a smart woman... Hillary is the one to lead us to gain the respect we have lost in the world. If Obama gets the nomination, I'm voting Republican." Problem she said was that Obama's an elitist.

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No More Spin: Clinton, Pennsylvania And The Party

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.29.2008 | Home

Read More: Win, John McCain, Ed Rendell, Statistics, Clinton, Bob Casey, Democratic Primary, Superdelegates, Pennsylvania Primary, Off the Bus, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, Obama, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Election, Barack Obama, Offthebus, Home News

The results of Pennsylvania's primary should be evaluated with the best interests of the party in mind. Let's determine if Clinton should stay in the race and tell the spinmeisters to take a hike.

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Pennsylvanians Revel In The "Bitter" Truth

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.27.2008 | Home

Read More: Presidential Election, Primary, Barack Obama, Off the Bus, Bitter, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Primary, Senator Obama, Party Unity, Home News

"Bitter? No, why should I be bitter? I'm an American." That's how they were feeling after the Obama rally in Harrisburg, PA, today, the week of the primary. "Not Bitter, no. I'm reinvigorated!"

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No More Debate: Why Clinton Must Bow Out

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.24.2008 | Home

Read More: Polls, Sniper, Electability, Poll, Pennsylvania, Election, Barack Obama, Wright, Off the Bus, Bosnia, Pennsylvania Debate, Debate in Pennsylvania, Honest, Trustworthy, Hillary Clinton, Offfthebus, Electable, Home News

The debate's over. Let's stop pretending. The data demonstrates Obama has always been more electable; that Clinton still isn't electable; and that Clinton is weakening Obama for the general.

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OffTheBus On Bittergate: A Roundup of Initial Responses

John Tomasic | Posted 04.23.2008 | Home

Read More: Bittergate, Mayhill Fowler, Pennsylvania, Jay Rosen, Barack Obama, Senator Obama, Public Journalism, Citizen Journalist, Mayhill, Citizen Journalism, Tape, Off the Bus, San Francisco Fundraiser, Offthebus, Home News

The Bittergate story has prompted responses from many OffTheBus contributors. They've written on the story and its interpretations but also on the new experience of practicing citizen journalism.

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