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Friday Talking Points [25] -- Place Your Bets On The Democratic Race!

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

We haven't done a contest here in a while, so I'm going to open the betting window today on the outcome of the Democratic race. To play, just post a ...

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Friday Talking Points [24] -- Which Side Are You On?

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.21.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Like the hapless characters in Waiting For Godot, America sits and watches in fascination as the Democratic nomination race grinds into yet another ca...

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

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 03.19.2008 | 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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Friday Talking Points [23]

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.14.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

As Robert Anton Wilson pointed out (or William S. Burroughs, if you prefer), hexagram 23 of the I Ching is "breaking apart." Anyone who subscribes to...

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It's 3:00am and Somewhere in Washington a Democrat is Sleeping With a Hooker

Edward Ugel | Posted 03.11.2008 | Politics

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Edward Ugel

In Governor Spitzer's favor, he did go to the trouble of using an actual hotel room for his dalliance. Public restrooms are so... what's the phrase I'm looking for? Full of poop.

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Which Dream Ticket?

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The only chance Hillary will have to stave off a complete fracturing of the Democratic Party's base is to offer a "dream ticket," with her name at the top.

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Friday Talking Points [22] -- Hillary Sweeps The Awards!

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.07.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

A quick primary pick here, before we get on to the awards and the talking points. Wyoming will be holding its Democratic caucus tomorrow. This one is...

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The Last Superdelegate

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.05.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The last superdelegate will be relieved when it's all over.

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Catholics are Hillary Clinton's Last Hope in Ohio and Texas

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 03.03.2008 | Politics

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Blake Fleetwood

We can be sure that in the coming general election the Republicans will once again trot out Rovian anti-abortion, anti-gay issues to whip Catholics into line.

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My Final (?) Primary Picks

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.03.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

This could well be the last installment of my primary picks series of articles -- because both parties may wrap things up tomorrow. My guiding princi...

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Al Qaeda, Clinton, Obama and McCain

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 03.03.2008 | Politics

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

The debate over whether Al Qaeda is or is not in Iraq misses the broader point of what Republicans will charge a U.S. withdrawal under a Democratic president may portend for Iraq.

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Debate Questions I'd Like To Ask

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.25.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Tomorrow night may be the last debate in the Democratic primary race. This will be the twentieth debate so far, which has to be some kind of record. ...

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Friday Talking Points [20] -- Populism 101

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

No awards this week A few quick thoughts this week before we get to the talking points. First, I will not be awarding the Most Impressive Democrat Of...

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Democratic Electoral Shift In November?

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Professional pundits like conventional wisdom. It's comfortable for them to say what "everyone knows" with the voice of authority. But, seeing how o...

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Friday Talking Points [19] -- A "Rare Uprising" Of Democrats

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's been a busy week for Democrats, with a lot to cover. There has been good news and bad, but on the whole I'd have to judge the week a success for...

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Michigan And Florida Need A Mulligan

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Mulligan -- (noun)  A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. This is ...

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My Super Duper Tsunami Tuesday Primary Picks

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Between Obama and Clinton, it's going to be a virtual tie. Both campaigns will immediately release spin on why they are now the frontrunner, and why the other should politely drop out of the race.

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Born Again Voters Up for Grabs

Jim Wallis | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics

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Jim Wallis

The old litmus tests no longer apply, and a broader set of issues now compel evangelicals' votes.

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Meet The Progressives

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 02.03.2008 | Politics

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Allison Kilkenny

In trying to gain more supporters and ever expand their email list, MoveOn began to fall victim to the old liberal vulnerability. They became the champion of too many causes.

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The Epic 2008 Election (So Far)

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Out of the frozen tundra of Iowa, out of the snowy mountains of Vermont, out of the brightly-lit casinos in the Nevada desert, out of the churches of ...

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Obama, Clinton and the War

Robert Scheer | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics

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Robert Scheer

Clinton's apologists include Gloria Steinem and too many other feminists, who should know better than to betray the women's movement's commitment to peace in favor of simplistic gender politics.

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My Primary Picks For Florida

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.28.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Ever onwards, into the fray, we return to the latest in a series of primary "picks" columns, this time heading down to Florida to examine the Republic...

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Friday Talking Points [16] -- The State Of The Blog

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.25.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Netizens, fellow bloggers, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and all Americans... I am proud to stand...

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The Day After: Moving the Choice Discussion Forward

Rep. Louise Slaughter | Posted 01.23.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Louise Slaughter

By talking about preventing unintended pregnancies in addition to choice, we can alter the terms of the debate in order to make a difference for young women.

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Friday Talking Points [15] -- De-Bushification

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.18.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I apologize in advance for the disjointed nature of this week's column. There are a lot of odds and ends to cover, including tomorrow's primary picks...

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