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"Leader" Reid Must Lead

Adam Green | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Primary, Public Option, Pccc, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Progressives, Health Care Reform, Harry Reid, Joe Lieberman, Health Care, Politics News
Adam Green

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass a public option -- but only if Harry Reid makes sure that his Democratic super-majority does not side with Republicans on basic procedural votes.

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Marco Rubio Crushing Charlie Crist Among Florida GOP Grassroots

Senate Guru | Posted 10.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: 2010 Senate, Censures, Charlie Crist, Florida, Marco Rubio, Primary, Grassroots, Fl-Sen, Republicans, Straw Polls, Politics News
Senate Guru

Among Republicans who have heard of both Crist and Rubio, we have a statistical dead heat. A major primary upset may be in the works.

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Carolyn Maloney for U.S. Senate

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 08.06.2009 | New York

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Stephen C. Rose

If I were consulting Carolyn Maloney, I would advise her to say exactly how she is a better Obama supporter than her opponent.

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Sarah Palin, Preparing to Run

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

After reading Palin's interview in Runner's World, I doubt she'll be off the political stage anytime soon. A presidential campaign is a long race that requires a lot of endurance.

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Sam Stein

Stormy Daniels, Porn Star And Potential Sen. Vitter Opponent, To Launch Listening Tour

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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The porn-star flirting with a run against Sen. David Vitter in the Louisiana 2010 Republican primary is launching the next stage of her prospective ca...

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Virginia's Choice

Mike Stark | Posted 04.11.2009 | Green

Read More: Terry McAuliffe, Primary, Virginia, Robert Byrd, Carl Lindner, Ted Kennedy, Virginia Governor, Clean Coal, Pollution, Coal, Green News
Mike Stark

You simply cannot cozy up to the utterly corrupt coal industry and expect to walk away unsoiled. Terry's conscience should be every bit as darkened as a coal-worker's hands.

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My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.26.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket this year was without any doubt the boldest political tactic of the year.

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Please, Bobby! End the Iowa/New Hampshire Hostage Crisis!

Will Bower | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics

Read More: Caucus, Primaries, Primary, Bobby Jindal, New Hampshire, Iowa, Democratic, Jindal, Missouri, Caucuses, Voting, 2012, Republican, North Carolina, Politics News
Will Bower

Bobby Jindal has begun the process of pandering to the upcoming, 2012 cycle of the "Iowa/New Hampshire Hostage Crisis."

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Proposal For 2012 Primaries

Will Bower | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics

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Will Bower

The primary calendar we need most is one that is built on an orderly and rational plan, and not on an arbitrary, publicity-driven, system of one-upsmanship.

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Cesar Chavez at the Root of Obama's Campaign: Grassroots Latino Voter Outreach

Randy Shaw | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Randy Shaw

If Barack Obama's campaign wins on November 4th, LA should be identified as the birthplace of the grassroots voter outreach strategy that dramatically changed the political course of the US.

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Bill Clinton On Primary: "Freer" To Tell "Truth" Next Year

Posted 08.11.2008 | Politics

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Bill Clinton talks to the Washington Post from Rwanda. He's still got thoughts about the Democratic primary, but don't expect to hear them for a few m...

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Unity: Not Exactly Woodstock '69, But Close

Beverly Davis | Posted 07.04.2008 | Home

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Beverly Davis

It's the season premiere 2008 general election campaign. The music will be blaring, the crowd jumping, the loudspeakers booming. But the real story is that Democratic "unity" is well under way.

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The Myth of Hillary Clinton and the Angry White Women

Lester Feder | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Salon.com, Walter Shapiro, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Primary, Polling, Barack Obama, Rebecca Traister, Hillary Gender Election, Hillary Clinton Feminism, Feminism, 2008 Election and Gender, Politics News
Lester Feder

Once we stop viewing the Democratic contest through the identity-politics lens, former Clinton-supporters favoring McCain over Obama isn't all that surprising.

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Primary Voting in The Future

Norman Cressy | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: Democracy, Internet Voting, Primary, Democratic Primary, Voting, Politics News
Norman Cressy

Recently, I received in the mail a corporation letter asking me to vote in company matters. With this as a forerunner, I propose the following scheme for future primaries.

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Battleground New Mexico: Congressional Races Signal Blue November

Daryl Paranada | Posted 06.12.2008 | Home

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Daryl Paranada

The Democrats have a shot at capturing the four Congressional seats open in the state, and since it's one of the few pure toss-ups at the top of the ticket, voters expect to see much of McCain and Obama.

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The Real Nightmare Ticket

Nick Antosca | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics

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Nick Antosca

The McCain-Clinton ticket would win the election and, considering McCain's age, Hillary would be looking at a much better shot at being president.

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Way to Win Hearts and Minds

Sam Sedaei | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics

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Sam Sedaei

Regardless of one's belief about Israel, violence is not the answer and both HAMAS and Israel need to be condemned for their appeal to violence to advance their cause.

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What A Long, Strange Primary Trip It's Been

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Rather than a Vince Lombardi halftime pep talk about giving 110% in the second half, I'd like to review where we've been so far. This will be my final "picks" article for 2008.

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Michelle Obama In Phoenix: "Fear Is A Useless Emotion"

Dawn Teo | Posted 06.05.2008 | Home

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Dawn Teo

Bush and McCain moved their event in the presumptive Republican nominee's hometown to a smaller venue, afraid protesters would outnumber guests. Meantime, Michelle packed a convention room around the corner.

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A Feel-Good Moment: Ed Rollins Hears "Death Knell" For GOP

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

John McCain "can't win" if he's seen as "the Bush third term" -- this, from a Republican?

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For Obama and Clinton, Oregon Holds All the Cards

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics

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Andy Ostroy

What if Obama loses Oregon tomorrow, or wins only by the barest of margins?

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Gas Prices Predict Elections

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 05.14.2008 | Home

Read More: Clinton, Primary, Delegate Count, Superdelegates, Breaking Political News, Obama, Mccain, Gas Tax Holiday, Indiana, North Carolina, Democratic Presidential Race, Home News
Jennifer Donahue

The most predictive economic indicator in Presidential campaigns has been gas prices. Clinton may be pandering but she isn't dumb. The gas tax holiday is good strategy. This year of course may be different.

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Tate Donovan: Fired Up For Obama And Phone Banking Indiana

Reny Monk | Posted 05.04.2008 | Home

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Reny Monk

Professors, actors, millionaires: Was it a Gilligan's Island remake? No. These were some of the people at the L.A. farmers market phone banking for Obama. I asked them what they were thinking.

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Help Us Write "The Gender Speech"

Marie Wilson | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Obama, Democrats, Primary, Race, Clinton, Gender, Women, Gender Speech, Women's Health, Women and Politics, Barack Obama Race, Equal Pay, Obama Race Speech, Politics News
Marie Wilson

We need to open up the conversation on gender in America. What would a speech on gender sound like?

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Battling On... To The Bitter End

Robert Silvers | Posted 05.02.2008 | Home

Read More: Acrimony, Attacks, Primary, Barack Obama, Clinton, Obama, Denver Convention, Hillary Clinton, Nomination Democratic Primary, Home News
Robert Silvers

The PA results demonstrate that Clinton's acrimony and accusation aren't changing the dynamics of the race; it's just poisoning the well, instead, convincing Hillary's supporters that Obama is unfit to lead.

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