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Tag: democratic caucus

Nov 15
2010

Why Pelosi Is The Right Woman For The Job

Politics

If you have any doubts rather Pelosi should be minority leader or not, just take a look at this post from Armstrong Williams: A barely known Democratic member of the House has done what over a half-dozen more qualified of his colleagues have cowered in fear over — mount a challenge to Rep. Nancy Pelosi […]

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Sep 24
2010

Americans Think Congress Is Useless. The Democrats Are Determined To Prove Them Right

Politics

Yesterday I posted about our weak kneed leaders in Congress. Today they seem set on proving my point: With a potentially bruising election less than six weeks away, Democrats on Capitol Hill came to an impasse Thursday over what to do about the Bush tax cuts. The result was a decision to do nothing, at […]

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Mar 11
2010

Now This Is A Hell Of An Idea

Politics

This whole “seniority” thing in the Senate has always been a bunch of garbage and helped contribute to the “good ole’ boys” club mentality that surrounds the chamber. Now it looks like it could be coming to an end: During a question-and-answer session with progressive media, video blogger Mike Stark asked lawmakers why the Democratic […]

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Feb 18
2010

Public Option Support Growing In The Senate

Science

Following up on yesterday’s post, the number of senators singing the letter to urge Harry Reid to put the public option back in play is now growing. Here’s where the list stands: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) Michael Bennet (D-Col.) Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Al Franken (D-Minn.) Pat Leahy (D-VT) Roland Burris […]

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Dec 4
2009

Harry Reid In Big Trouble

Politics

You know, if Harry ends up getting voted out of office I won’t mind one bit. He has been a very ineffective leader and the Democratic caucus seems content on keeping him in the position: A new poll indicates that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, continues to trail two potential Republican rivals, less than […]

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Nov 19
2008
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The Politics Of ‘Gotcha’

Misc

Vendettas and ‘gotcha’ is the politics of old. It’s synonymous with the old attack ads, and something the American people have started rejected, rather strongly. Barack Obama campaigned on change. In two weeks since becoming our President elect, Obama has: Embraced his one time rival Hillary Clinton, offering her a top position in his administration […]

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Mar 8
2008

Wyoming Democratic Caucus Results

Misc

The caucuses started at 11am est, so we should see results in the near future. [election 65]

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Jan 3
2008

Democratic Caucus Update

Misc

At 9:00 PM: Senator Barack Obama : 33.29% Senator John Edwards : 32.11% Senator Hillary Clinton : 31.71% Governor Bill Richardson : 1.74% Senator Joe Biden : 1.03% Senator Chris Dodd : 0.07% Uncommitted : 0.05% Precincts Reporting: 659 of 1781 Via the Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Can’t get much closer than that! REPUBLICANS All […]

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Jun 24
2007

The Rogue Cheney

Misc

I had a feeling the news of Cheney’s saying he is not part of the executive branch would start a fire storm. I just had no idea it would be this big. Rahm Emanuel is showing a pair and ready to really go after Cheney in a way that sounds perfectly legal: Following Vice President […]

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Sep 14
2005

Conyers Scores A Win

Misc

From Raw Story Landmark hate crimes legislation passes House 09/14/2005 @ 5:36 pm  In an unexpected 223-199 vote, the House of Representatives passed sweeping hate crimes legislation Wednesday, including protections for minorities and gays who are the subject of hate crimes. The bill, authored by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), was a rider on another bill […]

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