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AREN'T THERE ANY GROWN UPS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY? (Rightwing Nuthouse)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:21:17 GMT

Lefties speak out against Bush calling Obama policies “Appeasement” That wet spot you see forming under the chair of Will Bunch, Michael D., and even the normally reasonable Joe Gandleman is a sure sign that the brand of diapers these people are using just ain't cuttin’ it. Might I suggest “Huggies Super Absorbent” for those [...]

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The Obama Bolshevik Mentality: Coup, Purge, Purify. Obama, not Democratic, Party (Motor City Liberal)

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT

The Obama Bolshevik Mentality: Coup, Purge, Purify. Obama, not Democratic, Party By Bud White close Author: Bud White Name: Joyan and Bud White WhiteEmail: susanunpc@gmail.comSite: About: See Authors Posts (20) on May 15, 2008 at 9:10 AM in Advertising , Barack Obama , Bill Clinton , Clinton , Current Affairs , David Axelrod , Democrats , Electability , George McGovern , Infrastructure...

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UHC As The Killer App Of The Democratic Nomination (D-Day)

noreply@blogger.com (dday) — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:26:00 GMT

After John Edwards' endorsement and a show of unity inside the Democratic Party, thoughts turn to that "unity ticket" everyone's been buzzing about. I don't think it's such a good idea, though I can definitely see a Vice President who was a Clinton supporter like a Ted Strickland or Ed Rendell. What I do think is that someone who took 49% of the Democratic vote (YMMV) in this primary...

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Democratic Party rules committee has crucial role in Clinton's hopes (International Herald Tribune)

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:53:36 GMT

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's hopes for the presidential nomination may in large part rest on an obscure Democratic National Committee panel, a group of several allies, but not enough at this point to achieve her goal of counting the votes or delegates of Florida and Michigan.The panel, the Rules and Bylaws Committee, is to meet on May 31 in Washington and could determine the nominating process,...

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Edwards declares Democratic race ‘over’; will endorsement matter? (The Carpetbagger Report)

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:32 GMT

With most of the Democratic Party's heavyweights already having weighed in with their presidential preferences, there were a few high-profile holdouts who remained on the fence. Near the top of the list was John Edwards, who made quite a splash when endorsing Barack Obama yesterday in Grand Rapids, Mich. John Edwards gave his long-awaited endorsement to [...]

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[Cool] If Clinton does not win the Democratic Party nomination, 29% of Democrats say she should run as an Independent. Which should work well, just ask President Nader (Fark.com)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:56:38 GMT

... his "above politics" demeanor. He can run as an independent even when he does capture the Democratic nomination.

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The Fragmentation of the Democratic Party (After W)

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:41:09 GMT

This site, among many others, recently discussed the pros and cons of whether Sen. Hillary Clinton should stay in the Democratic race. It's a debate that can (and will) go on ad nauseam - is she making Sen. Barack Obama stronger, or sabotaging the party's chances in November? The political cartoon below explores this increasingly evident side-effect [...]

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Exploring Race: Is the Democratic Party showing its intolerant side? (Chicago Tribune)

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:34:40 GMT

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Edwards Backs Obama for Democratic Presidential Nomination (Sofia News Agency)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:29:26 GMT

The former candidate for Democratic nomination for the 2008 US Presidential Elections Senator John Edwards endorsed the leader in the Democratic Party race, the Illinois Senator Barack Obama. Edwards, who was the third most popular candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, backed O...

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Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party (Scholars and Rogues)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:23:38 GMT

If you want to understand why Democrats often pursue a timid, fear-based strategy in their attempts to get elected, Glenn Hurowitz’ Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party is an excellent starting point. From the formation of the Democratic Leadership Council to the early months of the 2008 Democratic Presidential primary season, Hurowitz gives a detailed look at the shortcomings...

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Botswana Democratic Party at war in Palapye (Palapye.com News Blog)

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:29:24 GMT

source: Mmegi RYDER GABATHUSE Staff Writer FRANCISTOWN: Another Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factional war has erupted in Palapye pitting supporters of the area MP Moiseraele Master Goya and those loyal to the loser Professor Sheila Tlou. The latest saga was apparently ignited by what the Tlou faction call a ‘clandestine’ party meeting held on April 28 culminating in the [...]...

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John Edwards > > Barack Obama (Fruits and Votes)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:54:17 GMT

While the Democratic Party does have proportional representation in its nominating process–and good for it!–even better would be ranked-choice voting in a national primary. The next best thing to being able to mark your transferable ballot as Edwards > > Obama would be to donate via the John Edwards page of the Obama campaign website. This is [...]

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California Democrats Say NO to Prop 98 & YES to Prop 99! (The Liberal OC)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:16:41 GMT

This just in from the CA Democratic Party. Don't believe the Prop 98 cheerleaders. If you want real eminent domain reform vote NO on 98 and YES on 99! Landlords are waging a deceptive campaign to pass Prop 98 to increase their profits at the expense of hard working Californians. They are using the issue of [...]

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The Great Uniter (Tom Watson: My Dirty Life & Times)

twwatson@earthlink.net — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:50:08 GMT

Just when we started to believe there was no elder statesman who could unite the Democratic Party is this perilous hour, along comes our brave President. In Israel, he alone took command of the moment and brought the Clinton and...

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Sri Lanka: SLA cordons off, searches large areas of Vadamaraadchi (Tamilnet)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:31:25 GMT

In the aftermath of the assassination of Maheswari Velautham, an advisor of Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP ) leader Douglas Devandanda at her residence at Navi'ndil near Nelliyadi in Vadamaraadchi in Jaffna Tuesday, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troopers conducted a massive cordon and search operation Thursday in the vicinity of her residence.

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Confirmed: Obama To Speak At Forum (Tampa Bay Online)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:48:00 GMT

Barack Obama's campaign has now confirmed that he'll hold a rally open to the public at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, with free tickets available from local Democratic Party offices, on Wednesday.

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Israel's Response to the Speech (Michael Goldfarb - The Blog)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:17:15 GMT

As President Bush’s speech today continues to cause the Democratic party to spiral into spluttering, expletive-spewing fury, it's worth taking a step back for a moment and asking what the reaction of the Israelis seated at the Knesset was to...

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Marc Dann Finally Resigns [Exits] (Wonkette)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:18:45 GMT

Jesus, this clown. Our favorite sexually-harassing lover of women and Hawaiian pizza, Democratic Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, resigned yesterday after the Democratic legislature introduced nine...

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Does Unifying The Party Involve The Clinton Wing? (TalkLeft)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:52:59 GMT

In praising John Edwards' excellent speech yesterday endorsing Barack Obama, Paul Rosenberg makes a case for John Edwards as the VP candidate. The case is a pretty good one. With one exception, the blithe disregard for the Clinton Wing of the Democratic Party. Paul writes: I know that in terms of unifying the party, putting a woman on the ticket would be an excellent move . But putting...

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Pledged Delegate Switches From Edwards To Obama [Donklephant] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:29:56 GMT

I missed this earlier… PORTSMOUTH, N.H.—A New Hampshire Democratic Party delegate who had supported John Edwards says he will support Barack Obama, now that Edwards has endorsed his former political rival for the party's presidential nominee. Joshua Denton of Portsmouth, 26, an Iraq war veteran, says he thinks that both Obama and Hillary Clinton would be a [...]

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