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Andrew Sullivan is Right: Obama Has Governed as a Conservative

Posted on Jan 23, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Sullivan took Obama's critics to task for not recognizing his accomplishments--sadly, those accomplishments only appeal to "conservative-minded independents" like him.

9 Things the Dems Should Do to Get Their House in Order

Posted on Jan 21, 2010, Source: AlterNet

The first thing Dems need to do is stop feeling sorry for themselves. They still control the presidency and have large majorities in the Congress.

Why President Obama Can't Let Himself Be Blackmailed by His Generals

Posted on Sep 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Obama's war zone commanders are trying to box in his options and have him send thousands more troops to Afghanistan. Here's why he shouldn't give in to the pressure.

The Only Option for Health Reform Is the Public Option

Posted on Aug 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

By every objective measure, the United States has a second-rate health care system -- and the only way to fix it is to create a public option.

Pat Buchanan Continues His Racist Attacks on Sotomayor

Posted on Jul 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

What opponents of affirmative action like Pat Buchanan fail to grasp is that this country was built on affirmative action -- for white males.

Obama in a Blowout: The Presidential Election Will Not Be Close

Posted on Jun 6, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Charisma, change and vision vs. a gaffe-prone spent force: Obama will beat McCain and win 300 to 350 electoral votes.

What Game Is Hillary Playing?

Posted on May 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Nothing reveals the Clintons' lack of principle so clearly as their assertion that Dem Party rules should be abandoned.

Hillary Is McCain's Dream Candidate, Not Obama's

Posted on May 10, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Before the talk of a Obama/Hillary "dream ticket" goes too far, are we talking about the the Republicans' dream, or everyone else's?

Hillary Is Trying to Drive Dems Into a Dead End on Foreign Policy

Posted on Feb 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Is following public opinion the type of leadership that "experience" produces? If it is, maybe we need less of it.

Can John Edwards Pass the Leadership Test?

Posted on Feb 1, 2008, Source: AlterNet

John Edwards may be out of the race for the nomination, but he can still make a huge impact with the candidate he endorses.

Hillary Clinton Might Be the Least Electable Democrat

Posted on Dec 7, 2007, Source: AlterNet

While Hillary Clinton maintains her lead in national polling among Democrats, in direct match-ups against Republicans, she consistently trails her competitors.

The Dems Need an Iran Strategy ASAP

Posted on Nov 21, 2007, Source: AlterNet

If the Dems hope to avoid another crushing, demoralizing defeat in a presidential election, they will need a coherent strategy on what to do about Iran.

Fighting the War on Terror: Democratic Opportunity, Republican Illusion

Posted on Jul 3, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Republican inaction about common-sense measures to make America more safe has opened the door for Democrats to take back this issue.

Third Way Is the Wrong Way

Posted on May 14, 2007, Source: AlterNet

"Third Way," a centrist foreign policy outfit gaining some influence inside DC's Beltway, may be undermining progressive efforts.

Medicare for All: The Only Sound Solution to Our Healthcare Crisis

Posted on Jan 16, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Our $2 trillion healthcare industry is not only unhealthy, it is unsustainable. Why universal Medicare is the way to get universal healthcare without collapsing the system.
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