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I Wish There Were More Mayhill Fowlers

Scott Shrake | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home

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Scott Shrake

There's no conspiracy behind Bittergate. The truth is even more unlikely: Fowler is that rare Barack Obama admirer who can admit he's not perfect. And, hey, that's the right kind of support.

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Clinton Downs A Beer And A Bump To Impress The Cool Kids, And This Dad's Not OK With That

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Clinton is not a bump-and-a-brew kind of gal. She's just not. But she is a political animal, so she downed a boilermaker at a place called Bronko's in IN to gain popularity with people with whom she has nothing in common.

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On citizen journalists and the validity of accounts

Christine Escobar | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home

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Christine Escobar

The value in the citizen journalist's account comes partly as a result of its being free. They are beholden to no one. They cover and opine and observe subjects but from their own perspective.

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The Uncharted: From Off The Bus to Meet the Press

Jay Rosen | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home

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Jay Rosen

As an Obama supporter, I was proud to publish Mayhill Fowler's truthful report, though I recognize that it touched off an ordeal for the campaign, a media storm that isn't over and could hurt Obama's chances.

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Obama's PA Strategy: The Rendell Way

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.19.2008 | Home

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Laura J. Mansfield

Obama has to follow Gov. Rendell's path to victory in PA: Win huge in Philadelphia, a large margin in the suburbs, break even in Allegheny County, and hold on for dear life in the rest of the state.

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Activism You Can Do: Send The Dalai Lama To The Olympics

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.18.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

The world's leaders should pressure China to recognize the legitimacy of the Dalai Lama by saying they'll only attend the Olympic Ceremonies if China lets him attend as well.

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Clinton Finally Agrees to Debate in North Carolina

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.11.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

So, seeing Pennsylvania (and her shot at President, at least this election cycle) slipping away, Clinton's folks announced yesterday that she WILL debate him in North Carolina as well.

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The Impact Of Obama's Speech: A Pennsylvania Political Expert Weighs In

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Laura J. Mansfield

Barack Obama delivered a speech yesterday that is a rarity in the world of politics. Some called it historic. His speech addressed the controversy reg...

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Ground Report: Clinton Campaign Aimless in Texas

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Mayhill Fowler

"This is pretty much last minute," Hillary Clinton says to the room full of true believers in a union hall in Houston. "My good friend, your congress...

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Born Again And Democratic? -- An Interview With George Barna

Zack Exley | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Zack Exley

Before jumping to any conclusions about evangelical Christian voters in 2008, one must understand some basic facts and definitions about this massive chunk of the population. For that, George Barna is the man to go to.

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Austin Debate's Doors Essentially Closed To Texas Dems

Kirsten Anderson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Kirsten Anderson

Everything is bigger in Texas--except the number of tickets available for the Democratic debate on Thursday. Texans have been surprised and thrilled...

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Colorado Superdelegates Size Up Presidential Race

Colorado Confidential | Leslie Robinson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Recent primaries and caucuses in Washington, Louisiana and Nebraska raised Sen. Barack Obama's delegate count (857) past Sen. Hillary Clinton's (841) ...

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Republican Nominee Most Threatened By Independent Presidential Candidate

Kirsten Anderson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Kirsten Anderson

Now that the field of candidates has narrowed...could it expand again? The Democrats are down to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Mitt Romney is go...

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Housing and the Obama Campaign in Louisiana (Video)

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

In this video Russell Henderson of Louisiana for Obama laid out his candidate's plan for New Orleans recovery in an exclusive OffTheBus interview.

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Obama Caravan Poaches Latino Hillary Supporters

NYCity News Service | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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NYCity News Service

By Daniel Macht and Rosaleen Ortiz A 14-car caravan of Obama supporters cruised the streets of the Bronx and Upper Manhattan Sunday while blasting ho...

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Wealthy Donors Dominated 2008 Primary Cycle

Nancy Watzman | Posted 05.11.2009 | Home

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Nancy Watzman

Big donors--those giving $1,000 or more--still account for the bulk of money collected by frontrunner presidential candidates, according to an analysi...

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NY: Iraq Key Issue For Obama Supporters

Alexandra Zendrian | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Alexandra Zendrian

The last debate between the two Democrat candidates before Super Tuesday was held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theater. O...

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Keyes Stays On New York Ballot

Off The Bus | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Mitt's beginnings look like endings. Hillary explains bickering with Bill. Huck's canine comparison. Keyes is the darling of the Big Apple.

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Rudy Brags Of Non-Endorsements

Off The Bus | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Huckabee wants military buildup to flex our muscle. Kucinich asks for money to help him keep his seat. Hillary campaign points to voting margin to pro...

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Alfonse D'Amato Backs McCain

Blog Critics Magazine | Dave Nalle | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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When Fred Thompson dropped out of the race on Tuesday there was lots of speculation on who he might endorse, with most bets focusing on John McCain wi...

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Ron Paul Could Be Louisiana Dark Horse

Arkansas Watch | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Don't expect to hear much about it from the corporate media, but Louisiana today begins the process that will determine who 27 of it's 47 Republican d...

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Brownback Uses Roe v. Wade Anniversary As Premise For Fundraising Pitch

Iowa Independent | Lynda Waddington | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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In his first direct email to supporters since leaving the race for the White House, Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, has used the 35th anniversary of Roe...

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Environmental Degradation, Katrina Form Backdrop For LA Contests

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

After last night's Congressional Black Caucus Debate, John Edwards told CNN that there was too much petty bickering and no mention of New Orleans. His...

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Hillary Clinton Redefines 'Middle Class'

Off The Bus | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Hillary: raising cap on Social Security taxes hurts middle class. Thompson turns his back on Michigan. Huck threatens voters with choke hold. Mitt's w...

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SC And NV's Wealthiest And Whitest Flood Campaign Coffers

Nancy Watzman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Nancy Watzman

Adam Smith and Katie Schlieper contributed to this piece. With campaign rhetoric turning to race, and all eyes on the South Carolina and Nevada prima...

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