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Obama and Pelosi's First Conversation

Stephen H. Baum | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: U.S. Economy, Financial Crisis, Pelosi, Obama, Economy, President Election Obama, Obama White House, Obama Financial Policy, Obama Presidency, President Obama, Obama Administration, Barack Obama, President Elect Obama, Politics News
Stephen H. Baum

"I [Barack Obama] am President of all the people. I will do everything within my power to make heroes of those who work for the common good. I don't need the credit."

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Friday Talking Points [52] -- What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I started blogging over two years ago. That is to say, right about the time the 2008 presidential campaign began. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration...

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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Veteran Report Card 2008: Who in Washington Really Support Our Troops and Vets? We'll Tell You

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 10.07.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Every politician in America wants you to believe they "support the troops." But actions speak louder than words.

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How Republicans Can Win (and Deserve It)

Stan Goff | Posted 09.30.2008 | Politics

Read More: Pelosi, Wall Street, War, Bush, Wall Street Crisis, Government Bailout, Economy, Bailout Plan, Politics News
Stan Goff

Here's my suggestion for ambitious Republicans facing Democratic incumbents who voted for the bailout -- say no to the bailout, loud and clear -- and call your opponent out for his/her support of Wall Street.

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Main Street Responses To The Non-Bailout

Kelly Nuxoll | Posted 09.29.2008 | Home

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Kelly Nuxoll

"It seems between this and health care the free market has completely failed us," she said. "This seems like the natural, logical progression of events. Shouldn't someone have seen this coming?"

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Friday Talking Points [49] -- Before And After The First Debate

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

[UPDATED -- See part 2 in the Talking Points section.] This week's column will be presented in a sort of semi-liveblogging fashion. What you're getti...

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They're bluffing unless Bush & Cheney resign

Dave Winer | Posted 09.21.2008 | Politics

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Dave Winer

People are struggling to find a way to test the sincerity of the Bushes, but I think I've stumbled across the best guarantee they can provide. Here go...

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The Senate's "Drill Drill Drill" Bill Hides Nuke Power Mega-Theft

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 09.17.2008 | Green

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Harvey Wasserman

Taxpayers are already liable for disasters by terror or error.

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Pelosi Rips McCain On The Economy In Middle-Class Connecticut

Mary Ann West | Posted 09.17.2008 | Home

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Mary Ann West

The president and John McCain share priorities, Pelosi said. They don't believe we can afford $40 billion for children's healthcare but that we should spend the equivalent every 40 days in Iraq.

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Sam Stein

Female Obama Surrogates Go On Attack As One Dem Defects

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.17.2008 | Politics

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The war over women voters continued in the heart of Washington D.C. today. As Barack Obama surrogates lambasted the opposition on pay equity, health c...

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Confront the Funk, Knock on a Door

Jonathan Leigh Solomon | Posted 09.16.2008 | Politics

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Jonathan Leigh Solomon

This Saturday, 25,000 volunteers from all 50 states will contact one million Americans and ask them to sign a petition urging the next Congress to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq within one year.

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Pelosi To McCain Hecklers: "Can We Drill Your Brain?"

Christian Avard | Posted 08.27.2008 | Home

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Christian Avard

As one of the speakers addressed increasing green energy development and implementation, a group of McCain supporters began shouting, "drill here, drill now," which prompted the response from Pelosi.

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GOTV Boot Camp: Work Now for Victory

Christine Pelosi | Posted 08.22.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

If you want to awaken in 75 days to a progressive victory led by President Barack Obama, it's time to act now for the GOTV Boot Camp.

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Facts and Lies about Lowering Oil Prices

Alan Rosenblatt | Posted 07.22.2008 | Green

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Alan Rosenblatt

Big Oil makes more money when prices go up and that money is nicely spread among its allies in Congress. Trusting these guys is like trusting your neighborhood pusher.

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Pelosi: House Judiciary Committee May Hold Impeachment Hearings

Politico | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said this morning that the House Judiciary Committee may hold hearings on an impeachment resolution offered by Rep. De...

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History is Made: New GI Bill Signed into Law

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

It is a promise we made to the veterans of World War II: that those who defend our country should be able to take advantage of America's opportunity. This legislation again fulfills that promise.

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Campaign Corner

M. and V. Sommer, D. Wyles | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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M. and V. Sommer, D. Wyles

Armed with an exciting Obama-Pelosi ticket, we get the best of possible worlds. Now the kicker: how should the campaign bumper stickers read? Obama-Pelosi? Barry-Nancy? Not bad.

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Nadler Grills The Torture Team With An Eye To Prosecute

Lou Dubose | Posted 05.13.2008 | Home

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Lou Dubose

The Bush Administration shielded itself from anti-torture laws, but prohibitions on torture aren't so easily circumvented-- they live on the books here and overseas and without statutes of limitation.

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Another "The Hillary I Know"

Hilary Rosen | Posted 05.08.2008 | Politics

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Hilary Rosen

I don't know what Hillary Clinton will do in the next few weeks. But I do know that she is not going to take an unwinnable fight to the convention and spoil the party.

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Congressional Countdown to Iraq

Tom Andrews | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics

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Tom Andrews

Tom Andrews, former Member of Congress and National Director of Win Without War, discusses the coming Congressional vote on funding for the war in Ira...

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BREAKING: Bipartisan Congressional Action to Send Troops to College

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Press conferences are nice, but how soon is Congress going to take action? It could be as early as this week.

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Majora Carter - Here's a Leader

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 04.12.2008 | Politics

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Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

I think about how our "leaders" are limited in ways we are not. There's been some fancy rhetoric from Leader Pelosi, Sen. Clinton and others, but the actions of one person can be even more articulate.

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On Ludlow Anniversary, Blood Money Drenches Democrats

David Sirota | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics

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David Sirota

The lawmakers who pretend to weep and cry at the atrocities in Tibet and Darfur maneuver to reward a Colombian government that helps commit human rights atrocities.

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Liveblogging the Torch of Shame

Christine Pelosi | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

The protesters did not extinguish the Olympic flame today -- the authorities did.

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