Romney on Uzis
This clip shows Romney experimenting with a novel argument in favor of the assault weapons ban: try shooting an Uzi and you'll see why they should be kept off the streets.
Democrats
Clinton, Obama Battle Over Healthcare
Associated Press | DAVID ESPO | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics
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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accused her leading Democratic presidential rival Wednesday of flinching from the struggle to provide health care for all ...
Iraq and the Democrats 2008: Uh Oh!
Robert Dreyfuss | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics
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What happens to the Democrats if the unwinnable war starts to look, well, winnable?
A Leash of Decency for the Blue Dogs
Major R. Owens | Posted 11.26.2007 | Politics
Calling all Democrats. Decent members arise; you have nothing to lose but your fog of confusion. Shake off the chains of Blue Dog deception and seduction.
Democrats' Iraq War Bill: 'More Holes Than Swiss Cheese'
AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 11.23.2007 | Politics
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For those who want troops out, "you've got more holes in here than Swiss cheese," said Tom Andrews, national director of the war protest group Win Wit...
Maureen Dowd's Sexual Frustrations
Taylor Marsh | Posted 11.20.2007 | Politics
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it's hard to imagine such a retro feminist viewpoint in the age where the first viable female candidate for president is making waves and headlines.
Democrats Roaring Back In Western States
The Oregonian | Charles Pope | Posted 11.19.2007 | Politics
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Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, R-Colo., was one of the first, deciding in 2004 that it would be more fun to ride his tricked-out Harley than run for re...
Dueling Banjoes: Karl N' Kos Debut in Newsweek
Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.19.2007 | Media
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What's interesting about these two columns, juxtaposed, is how emblematic they are of their sides.
Army Desertion Rates Up 80 Percent Since War Began
AP | LOLITA C. BALDOR | Posted 11.16.2007 | Politics
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Soldiers strained by six years at war are deserting their posts at the highest rate since 1980, with the number of Army deserters this year showing an...
Caucus-Night Strategy in Iowa: the Uncounted Factor
Paul Abrams | Posted 11.16.2007 | Politics
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Those of us in "caucus-states" have a different experience, and the final outcome may not reflect how the electorate is divided.
Dems Block $70 Billion GOP War Proposal That Has No Withdrawal Plan
AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 11.16.2007 | Politics
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The Senate on Friday blocked a Republican proposal to pay $70 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan without strings attached. The 53-45 vote ...
DoOver Tonight: Clinton's Chance To Undo Damage
AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics
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The Democrats' first debate out West gives the party's presidential contenders an opportunity to spotlight the region's issues -- though the focus may...
Some Dems Vocal About Aversion To Confronting Bush On Iraq Funding
HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Roston | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics
It is already conventional wisdom that the "bridge fund" for the Iraq war passed Wednesday night in the House will be stopped by Republicans in the Se...
Reid Hits "Bully" Bush: "He Damn Sure Is Not Entitled" To A Blank Check For Iraq
Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics
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Reuters reports this afternoon: Democrats who lead Congress likened President George W. Bush on Thursday to a bully on Iraq war policy and vowed to s...
Blitzer: No Special Treatment For Hillary Tonight
Examiner | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics
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Blitzer also defended Russert against criticism by Bill Clinton. "I think Russert was doing his job," he said. "He was trying to follow up and be Tim...
Democrats Debate In Las Vegas
Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics
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Read Marc Cooper's debate primer, from OffTheBus. New York Times: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton heads into tonight's Democratic presidential debate...
Democrats Down To The Wire Rounding Up Iraq Withdrawal Votes
HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Roston | Posted 11.14.2007 | Politics
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House Democratic leaders were hard at work on Wednesday to round up the votes in favor of a $50 billion "bridge fund" that would require the president...
House Democrats Round Up Votes On Iraq
AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 11.14.2007 | Politics
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House Democrats defiantly pushed ahead Wednesday with a $50 billion war spending bill that calls for troops to leave Iraq, despite concerns raised by ...
Rudy's First Presidential TV Ad Released In New Hampshire
Huffington Post | Posted 11.14.2007 | Politics
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WASHINGTON -- Rudy Giuliani's image as an in-charge New York mayor during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has framed much of his presidential ca...
Democrats May Force All-Night Filibuster On Iraq Withdrawal
The Hill | Manu Raju and Mike Soraghan | Posted 11.14.2007 | Politics
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Senate Democrats might force Republicans to wage a filibuster if the GOP wants to block the latest Iraq withdrawal bill, aides and senators said Tuesd...
Freedom's Watch Watch: Vulnerable Democrats Shrug Off New Iraq Ads
HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Roston | Posted 11.14.2007 | Politics
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If House Democrats are worried about Freedom's Watch calling them out in newspaper ads in their local districts, they aren't showing it. "In an age o...
Senate To Follow House With Aggressive Iraq Funding Bill
HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.13.2007 | Politics
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV, announced today that the Senate will not approve war funding this calender year unless it is a $50 billion me...
Sailing Against The Wind: Senator Lieberman Speaks His Mind As An Independent Democrat
Robert Guttman | Posted 11.13.2007 | Politics
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Lieberman needs to see the extent of this anger among his old party and the party needs to accept him as a strong voice for a strong international Democratic foreign policy.
Freedom's Watch Watch: New Veterans Day Ads Target Dems On Iraq
HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Roston | Posted 11.13.2007 | Politics
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The morning after the country observed Veterans Day, newspaper readers in seven cities woke up to full page ads blasting their local Democratic repres...
Good Lord, Democrats, Don't You See What's Coming?
Dave Johnson | Posted 11.13.2007 | Politics
Why aren't Democrats and progressives out there NOW with a counter-narrative, explaining to the public why conservatives and their ideology are bad for America?
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