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SEIU Takes A Pass, Will Not Endorse In Dem Primary

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 10.08.2007 | Home

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The Service Employees International Union, one of the most politically engaged labor organizations, announced Monday there will be no Democratic prima...

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Field Notes: Democratic Organizing At Yale

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 10.07.2007 | Home

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Daniel Nichanian

Yale students are making sure the presidential campaigns have a campus presence, and as organizing begins the New Haven campus mirrors trends elsewhere in the country.

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Unpacking "Sanctuary Cities"

Dan Kowalski | Posted 10.07.2007 | Home

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Dan Kowalski

At a recent debate, the Democratic contenders were asked if they would "allow sanctuary cities to exist." The problem is the unspoken assumption that everyone knows what a "sanctuary city" is.

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Blueprint for a 21st Century Military

Gov. Bill Richardson | Posted 10.05.2007 | Politics

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Gov. Bill Richardson

We need to adjust our promotion and training requirements, as well as our budget priorities, to reflect the war-fighting challenges that face our military in this new century.

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Pundit Elite Enraptured by Hillary's "Flawless Campaign"

Jeff Cohen | Posted 10.05.2007 | Media

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Jeff Cohen

The reality is that Clinton and the pundit clique are largely in sync in holding positions that are not only unpopular among Democrats, but unpopular among the public at large.

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Burma And The Presidential Field

OffTheBus | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 10.05.2007 | Home

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The situation in Burma is a matter on which Republicans and Democrats can agree wholeheartedly, yet they also seem to concur that voters would rather hear about something else.

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Burma And The Presidential Field

Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 10.04.2007 | Home

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Hanna Ingber Win

The situation in Burma is a matter on which Republicans and Democrats can agree wholeheartedly, yet they also seem to concur that voters would rather hear about something else.

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Bill's Role In Hillary's White House? Restoring US Image Abroad

The Guardian (U.K.) | Oliver Burkeman | Posted 10.04.2007 | Home

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If Hillary Clinton wins the US presidency, Bill Clinton will be given the job of repairing America's damaged international reputation, the former pres...

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Who Wants To Bomb Iran? Democrats, Not Republicans, Says Seymour Hersh

Jon Wiener | Posted 10.04.2007 | Home

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Jon Wiener

I recently spoke with legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh. Who wants to bomb Iran? According to Hersh, "Ironically there is a lot of pressure coming from Democrats."

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Giuliani Raps Clinton For Preaching "Socialism"

Chicago Sun-Times | Abdon Pallasch | Posted 10.04.2007 | Home

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At a suburban Chicago community college, Republican Rudy Giuliani campaigned Thursday as if the primary elections were over and his only opponent for ...

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Can Democrats Avoid the Pitfalls of Power?

Byron Williams | Posted 10.04.2007 | Politics

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Byron Williams

Republicans, based on the last six years, do not deserve to be the majority party in Congress or the party controlling the Oval Office. But can Democrats avoid the arrogance?

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The Politics of Healthcare

Bob Burnett | Posted 10.04.2007 | Politics

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Bob Burnett

Despite Republican warnings to the contrary, it's clear the United States has the wherewithal to provide adequate medical services to all Americans.

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Debates Announced For Florida: Will The Candidates Show Up?

Ron Levitt | Posted 10.03.2007 | Home

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Ron Levitt

Democratic Presidential candidates may have signed the DNC's mandate not to campaign in Florida. But they're not about to turn down free TV time - or are they?

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Virtually Campaigning

Kirsten Anderson | Posted 10.03.2007 | Home

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Kirsten Anderson

Coca Cola and Armani have already set up shops there, so it's no surprise that real world politics should come to Second Life.

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On the Road Again - Hollywood Values, Big and Rich and Gravel

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 10.03.2007 | Home

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

A question for our field of presidential candidates: what musicians best get your values, and who would you want to take on the bus?

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Sexist Attacks on Hillary's Laugh

Jeralyn Merritt | Posted 10.02.2007 | Politics

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Jeralyn Merritt

How should a woman laugh? The inherent sexism in these characterizations should be obvious.

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Setting the Record Straight on Federalism in Iraq

Joe Biden | Posted 10.02.2007 | Politics

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Joe Biden

The Biden-Brownback amendment is not a foreign imposition. Iraqis already have made the decision to decentralize in their Constitution and federalism law.

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Did the New York Times Gets Played By Clinton's Campaign?

RJ Eskow | Posted 10.02.2007 | Media

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RJ Eskow

In a pretty damning indictment of Obama's prospects, there was something Patrick Healy failed to inform his readership.

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"Baby Bonds" is a Big Idea

Mark Green | Posted 10.02.2007 | Politics

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Mark Green

Senator Clinton's suggestion last week that we create "Baby Bonds" is a good, big idea which is already working in Great Britain--and would work here.

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From the Obama Grassroots: Clinton and Obama Back-to-Back and Black-to-Black in Oakland

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 10.02.2007 | Home

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Mayhill Fowler

What happens when Obama celebrates the opening of his Oakland campaign HQ the same night and on the same street as Hillary's first Oakland appearance and rally? OffTheBus reports.

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Obama vs. Clinton: What All These Crazy Numbers Mean

Donnie Fowler | Posted 10.01.2007 | Politics

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Donnie Fowler

Clinton's got the poll numbers. Obama's got the most donors. Clinton's got the best news articles. Obama's got the biggest rally crowds. How are we s'posed to figure this out?

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Chris Dodd's Stirring New Book

Bill Curry | Posted 10.01.2007 | Politics

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Bill Curry

If Hillary's and Obama's recent performances are a preview of the general election, brace yourself for the Democrats' third straight loss due to excessive caution and Washington style centrism.

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The Clinton Campaign: Running on Ambien

Barbara Ehrenreich | Posted 10.01.2007 | Politics

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Barbara Ehrenreich

Every time she opens her mouth, her flat, monotonic voice lays out yards of opaque white gauze, muffling any possibility of "discourse."

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Obama Leads in Worthless Poll

Ari Melber | Posted 10.01.2007 | Politics

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Ari Melber

The poll asks people who they would back if the January caucus were held today -- a huge if. The more accurate query is whether Iowans are backing a candidate yet.

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Florida's Shadow Campaign Features Spousal Support

Ron Levitt | Posted 10.01.2007 | Home

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Ron Levitt

In Florida politics spousal support has nothing to do with alimony. It's the latest terminology to come out of the debacle in Florida's attempt to defy the Democratic National Committee.

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