Progressive Democrats

Three Reasons to Be Happy About the Reported Deal by Senate Democrats on Health Care

Mitchell Bard | Posted 12.10.2009 | Politics

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Mitchell Bard

I have criticized the Democrats for failing to properly use the power of their majority in Congress and the mandate from an overwhelming victory last November, so it's only right I give them their props for finally taking charge.

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Sam Stein

Progressives Threaten To Cut Off Money For Dems Who Oppose Health Care

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics

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With the finish line for health care reform in sight, progressive groups are taking an aggressive approach to make sure that Democrats in Congress vot...

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Blue Dog Democrats and Republican Triangulation

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

We must not allow the Blue Dogs to slow down President Obama's momentum or water down the sweeping reforms the nation needs in these trying economic times.

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Debbie Cook and Larry Kissell: Two Progressive Democrats for Congress

Erik Ose | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

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Erik Ose

These contests will help determine whether the party can hold off Republicans' attempts to seize back control of Congress, or add seats to the Democratic majority they gained in 2006.

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