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Coulter, You Go BITCH!

Yvonne R. Davis | Posted 01.08.2009 | Media

Read More: Harry Smith, Michelle Obama, Coulter, Matt Lauer, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Politics, Media, Ann Culter Racist, Nbc, Obama, Cbs, Politics and News, Democrats, Barack Obama, Conservative, Ann Coulter Obama, Racism, Entertainment, Sean Hannity, Liberals, Today Show, Republicans, Bitch, Bitchtocracy, Bitchocrat, Media News
Yvonne R. Davis

She wants you to wish bad things happen to her. What she means to do is what she always says, "stir the pot." And she is getting what she wants -- book sales!

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Florida Democrats Infighting But Eyes on 2010

Ron Levitt | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Obama Victory, Senate, Florida, 2010, Obama Florida, Democrats, 2010 Elections, Barack Obama, Politics News
Ron Levitt

After back-slapping because the state's 27 electoral votes went for President-elect Barack Obama, not-all-too-polite political activity became the norm in the Peninsula State.

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Democrat: Blagojevich "Called Our Bluff" On Senate Pick

CNN | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics

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Senate Democrats have no choice but to change their tone about Roland Burris becoming a U.S. senator because Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich "called our...

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Blago for Senate Majority Leader

Mary Lyon | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Congressional Backbone, Rod Blagojevich, House Democrats, Senate Democrats, Harry Reid, Roland Burris, Election Results, Republicans, Roland Burris Senate Appointment, Democrats, Barack Obama, Harry Reid Roland Burris, Politics News
Mary Lyon

1 7 09 Blago for Senate Majority Leader By Mary Lyon There! I said it. Yes. I know embattled and ethically - well, um - relaxed Illinois Governor ...

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Obama Gets His Party In Line Over Burris

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats beat a hasty retreat Wednesday from their rejection of Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's successor, ...

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Child Tax Credit: Better Late Than Never

Jim Wallis | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: President, Children, Taxes, Money, Middle Class, Democrat, Obama, Families, Rich, Poor, Business, Tax Credit, Stimulus, Democrats, Barack Obama, President-Elect, Work, Wall Street, Tax Cut, Tax Cuts, Economic Stimulus, President-Elect Obama, Politics News
Jim Wallis

In 2003, Call to Renewal was deeply engaged in working to have a refundable child tax credit included in that year's tax cut legislation. Ultimately, ...

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Victory For Blago and Burris is Imminent

Jeff Norman | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: House Majority Leader, Illinois Politics, Senate, Chermerinsky, Illinois Supreme Court, Rod Blagojevich, Roland Burris, Harry Reid, Illinois, Constitutional Law, Senate Confirmation, Democrats, Constitution, Politics News
Jeff Norman

Reid expressed willingness to negotiate. But when he and Burris meet, it is Burris who will be in the stronger position, Reid who must yield lest his illicitness become too apparent to the public.

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Obama Stimulus Plan Could Favor Venture Capitalists Over Middle Class Firms

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 01.07.2009 | Business

Read More: Small Business, Barack Obama, Wolf Blitzer, Economy, Middle Class, Laura Tyson, National Venture Capital Association, American Small Business League, Democrats, Carly Fiorina, Business News
Lloyd Chapman

Obama's plans will likely include support for a change in the federal definition of a small business as being "independently owned."

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Democrats Back Bush, Reject Human Rights Groups, in Support for Israeli Assault on Gaza

Stephen Zunes | Posted 01.07.2009 | World

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Palestine, Congressional Democrats, Human Rights, Gaza Strip, Israel Gaza Airstrikes, Congress, Israel, Democrats, World News
Stephen Zunes

The hard-line militaristic position of the Democratic Party does not bode well for a more enlightened Middle East policy after eight disastrous years under President George W. Bush.

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Stuart Smalley Tries to Spoil The Democrats' World

Daniel Kohn | Posted 01.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Al Franken Norm Coleman, Minnesota Recount, Minnesota, Jesse Ventura US Senate, Jesse Ventura Al Franken, Norm Coleman Al Franken, Norm Coleman, Jesse Ventura Minnesota, Al Franken, George W. Bush, Minnesota Senate Race, Democrats, Stuart Smalley, Jesse Ventura, Politics News
Daniel Kohn

In a state that elected former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura as its governor, you can expect the unexpected.

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Bipartisan Obama? Color GOP Skeptical

Rick Horowitz | Posted 01.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, House of Representatives, Gop, Economic Stimulus Package, Mitch McConnell, Bush Administration, John Boehner, Economic Revival Package, George W. Bush, Bipartisanship, Republicans, Democrats, Barack Obama, Senate, Obama Administration, Politics News
Rick Horowitz

"What's the catch?" "Excuse me?" "What's the catch? What's the angle?" "I don't know what you're -- " "Obama. What's he up to?" "You mean beside...

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Reading The Pictures: www.sowingseedsofdissension.democrats.gov

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.06.2009 | Media

Read More: Photos, Axelrod, President Obama, Washington, Nyt, News Photographers, Obama, Congress, Democrats, Queen, Images, Politics, Pelosi, Emanuel, Staff, Nancy Pelosi, Bagnewsnotes, New York Times, Obama Transition, Speaker, House Speaker, Capitol, News, Media News
Michael Shaw

2009-01-06-pelosi_speakergov.jpg With the country in a shambles, the media wouldn't want the Democrats getting off to a rocky start, would it?

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Thomas B. Edsall

The Blagojevich Blight: Controversy Threatens To Taint Surrounding Democrats

HuffingtonPost.com | Thomas B. Edsall | Posted 01.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Blagojevich Blight, Illinois Senate Scandal, Democrats, Rod Blagojevich, Bill Richardson, Politics News

The Rod Blagojevich pay-to-play scandal has only not eliminated any chance that Bill Richardson can ride out his own home-state scandal to win Senate ...

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Richardson the Odd Democrat Out

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Confirmation, Obama Cabinet, Democrats, Commerce Secretary, Barack Obama, Pay for Play Scandal, Bill Richardson, Politics News
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The generally low public regard that Richardson was held in during his brief presidential foray seemed odd -- the public didn't quite see him as a major player.

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Burris Flap Tosses Glare on Virtual Lily White Senate

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Corruption, Elections, Politics, Bobby Rush, 17th Amendment, Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Illinois, US Senate, Democrats, Roland Burris, Barack Obama, Politics News
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The Senate's glaring diversity problem goes far beyond the white out of African Americans. The paucity of openly gay members, minorities and women among the 100 senators is just as glaring.

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Friday Talking Points [59] -- New Year's Resolutions (For Democrats)

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Happy New Year 2009! Because I've always felt it is more amusing to make new year's resolutions that others should follow, today's Friday Talking Poin...

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Democrats Should Declare Victory on Obama's Senate Seat

David Epstein | Posted 12.31.2008 | Politics

Read More: Blagojevich, Obama, Rod Blagojevich, Senate, Senate Races, Obama Senate Seat, Democrats, Blagojevich Corruption, Politics News
David Epstein

By reacting strongly against Blagojevich's corrupt attempt to sell the seat, the Democrats stood up for political ethics, even against a member of their own party.

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Will Other GOP Officials Condemn the Magic Negro Ridicule?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Robert Duncan, Barack Obama, Chip Saltsman, Magic Negro, Gop, George Bush, Democrats, Republican National Committee, Rnc Race, Rnc Chairman Race, Barack the Magic Negro, Rnc Chairman, Politics News
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

If Saltsman felt that he could issue the CD and get away with it, it's because too many other Republicans have made offensive racial slips or digs in the past with little or no consequence.

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Ritter Meets With Baca To Discuss Senate Replacement

Mario Solis-Marich | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Ken Salazar, Democrats, Bill Ritter, Colorado, Obama Transition, Colorado Senate Seat, Politics News
Mario Solis-Marich

The seat being vacated by Senator Ken Salazar, while not attracting a cable media frenzy, may in fact prove to be a far more strategically important choice than New York's.

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My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.26.2008 | 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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A Parable about Contributing to the Well Being of Society

Lisa and Michael Littman | Posted 12.23.2008 | Politics

Read More: Redistribution, Wealth, Health, Americans, Working Hard, Healthy Habits, Society, Democrats, Hard Work, Republicans, Politics News
Lisa and Michael Littman

As silly as it sounds, I think Republicans truly believe that people wouldn't bother being healthy if they didn't think it was giving them an advantage over their neighbors!

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Did Sharpton Seal the Deal for Caroline Kennedy?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Celebrity, Caroline Kennedy, Democrats, Barack Obama, Jfk, New York Snate Seat, Hillary Clinton, Al Sharpton, Politics News
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

This is a hard pill for some to swallow but Sharpton has been a pathway for a lot of Democrats and would-be Democratic politicians to go through for years to get and stay on the political radar.

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Obama's Monitor-Side Chats

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Public Opinion, Progressive, Media, Digital Politics, Barack Obama, Democratic Congress, Obama Administration, Democrats, Politics News
Andrew Sargus Klein

The more of the country Obama can keep involved, the better chance he has of finding success. It's as much about changing the national attitude as it is implementing policy.

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Senator Evan Bayh: Friend of Obstructionist Republicans

Josh Nelson | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

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Josh Nelson

Now that Democrats are likely within reach of 60 votes on major progressive priorities, Sen. Bayh is determined to sabotage his party.

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"Transplant" Automakers Get Over $3.6 Billion in Subsidies; More Unions, Ralph Nader Comment

Steve Parker | Posted 12.13.2008 | Business

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Steve Parker

This post has the latest news on the billions in subsidies which off-shore transplant carmakers have received from state and local governments.

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