Posted on July 14th, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
If we could stop eating our own we might have a chance…
Newsflash to the netroots and the media (which seems perpetually confused on this issue): The netroots are not the base of the Democratic Party.
Overwhelmingly white, male and highly educated, they’re a loud anomaly in a party that’s wholly dependent on the votes of African [...]
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Posted on July 11th, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
The must read of the day today is this piece by Chris Hedges, in the L.A. Times: Stop the new FISA:
If the sweeping surveillance law signed by President Bush on Thursday — giving the U.S. government nearly unchecked authority to eavesdrop on the phone calls and e-mails of innocent Americans — is allowed to stand, we [...]
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Posted on July 9th, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
Hillary Clinton did not disappoint liberals on today’s FISA vote, but Barack Obama certainly did. I can’t even begin to imagine why Obama caved on this issue as boldly as he has but it’s beyond disappointing, especially for those of us who had worked so hard to get Hillary nominated. While Barack Obama voted “yes” on [...]
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Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by Stuart O'Neill
The complicated nature of the FISA fight is well explained in a new column by Jeffrey Feldman at The Frameshop. As usual, Feldman lays out a complicated subject in a comprehensive understandable manner. Read this article to enhance your understanding of the Washington fight that’s going to happen after the July 4th recess.
Russ Feingold is [...]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows Barack Obama has a huge lead over John McCain in Connecticut, “topping the Republican among every sub-group except Republican voters.” This is what we like to hear…
Sen. Obama leads Sen. McCain 86 - 9 percent among Democrats and 52 - 36 percent among independent voters, while trailing 79 [...]
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Posted on June 25th, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
What a day… I barely had a chance to even check the news today. Here’s a few important links of the days on the political front:
From the Huff Po: Dodd And Feingold Will Filibuster Telecom Immunity… and “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says he will support Dodd and Feingold.” Think Progess has more.
Oh and [...]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
MoveOn is flexing some supporter muscle on Barack Obama over FISA… They want more from him than ”I’ll Fight To Strip Telecom Immunity From FISA.”
Politico reports:
Insisting on a campaign promise that Obama would filibuster any wiretapping bill that included retroactive immunity for the telecommunications companies that let the government listen in, Obama’s allies at MoveOn are [...]
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Posted on June 21st, 2008 by Pamela Leavey
I’m with Paul Krugman, Greg, dday, and Atrios – Obama’s cave in on FISA is “a downer.” It’s not a good sign for things to come from an Obama administration, quite frankly and anyone making excuses for him doing this, shouldn’t be. Thankfully most liberal bloggers are calling it as they see it:
Wanker of the Day
Barack [...]
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