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On AlterNet: 2008 election

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "2008 election"

More Unfinished 2008 Election Business: Verifiable Vote Counts

More Unfinished 2008 Election Business: Verifiable Vote Counts

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. November 25, 2008.
The ongoing Senate races in Minnesota and Georgia highlight America's disparate systems of voting and auditing the count.

Obama Wants Lieberman to Stay ... But at What Cost?

Obama Wants Lieberman to Stay ... But at What Cost?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 12, 2008.
It's one thing for Obama to forgive Lieberman for his attacks; it's quite another to offer his Homeland Security chairmanship as an olive branch.

Can Obama Change Government Policy and Convince Us to Change Ourselves?

Can Obama Change Government Policy and Convince Us to Change Ourselves?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 12, 2008.
Obama has not only been calm in the face of adversity, but also centered in the face of triumph.

Despite Clear Presidential Victor, No Shortage of Problems in 2008 Election

Despite Clear Presidential Victor, No Shortage of Problems in 2008 Election

Tova Andrea Wang, Common Cause. November 10, 2008.
"If this election had been much closer, the outcry over the problems enumerated would be huge."

Robert Novak is Flat Wrong: Obama's Mandate

Robert Novak is Flat Wrong: Obama's Mandate

Brian Normoyle, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 6, 2008.
Bob Novak doesn't think the vote totals, reshaped electoral map, and switching of traditionally red states constitute a "mandate."

Alice Walker: The 'Good Medicine' of Obama's Victory

Alice Walker: The 'Good Medicine' of Obama's Victory

Staff, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Election 2008. November 6, 2008.
How Obama represents a shift in attitudes on race and gender in America.

A Dream Realized: Obama and America Look Forward

A Dream Realized: Obama and America Look Forward

Davin Hutchins, American News Project AlterNet: Election 2008. November 5, 2008.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech comes to fruition.

Transformational Presidency

Transformational Presidency

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, The Nation AlterNet: Video. November 5, 2008.
The fate of Obama's presidency will be determined by how bold he chooses to be.

The Man Behind Proposition 8

The Man Behind Proposition 8

Max Blumenthal, The Daily Beast AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. November 4, 2008.
The reclusive billionaire, the mother of Blackwater's Erik Prince, and the drive to fund this year's most controversial referendum.

90-Second Guide to Voting Day: Prepare to Protect Your Rights

90-Second Guide to Voting Day: Prepare to Protect Your Rights

Baratunde Thurston, Jack & Jill Politics AlterNet: Video. November 4, 2008.
Everything you need to know before heading to the polls.

GRITtv and The Nation Live at Noon: Voters on the Verge

GRITtv and The Nation Live at Noon: Voters on the Verge

Staff, GRITtv AlterNet: Video. November 4, 2008.
Don't sit at home and bite your nails. Be part of the conversation.

FOX Goes Nuts Over ACORN

FOX Goes Nuts Over ACORN

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 3, 2008.
Breaking down FOX News' ACORN infatuation.

Hardcore Gamblers Predict Who Is Going to Win the Election

Hardcore Gamblers Predict Who Is Going to Win the Election

Keith Thomson, AlterNet: PEEK. November 3, 2008.
Bookmakers must make an accurate line or they lose -- period.

'The Huxtable Effect' and Obama

'The Huxtable Effect' and Obama

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 2, 2008.
With all the talk of the supposed 'Bradley Effect,' the media have missed the bigger story.

If Tuesday's Vote is Close, Get Ready for a Slow Count

If Tuesday's Vote is Close, Get Ready for a Slow Count

Kathy Dopp, AlterNet. November 1, 2008.
If the presidential results are close, the number of yet-to-be-counted ballots may be larger than the spread between candidates in swing states.

Too Cute (and Talented): You Can Vote However You Like

Too Cute (and Talented): You Can Vote However You Like

Staff, CitizenTube AlterNet: Video. November 1, 2008.
A catchy message from the seventh graders at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy.

A Very Scary Economy Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

A Very Scary Economy Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)

Robert Greenwald, Meet the Bloggers AlterNet: Video. October 31, 2008.
Featuring economist Dean Baker and bloggers Isaiah Poole and Hale Stewart.

How Electronic Voting Machines Could Steal Our Democracy

How Electronic Voting Machines Could Steal Our Democracy

DJK, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 30, 2008.
Don't think for a second that this couldn't happen.

The McCain-Obama Dance-Off

The McCain-Obama Dance-Off

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 30, 2008.
Who knew these candidates had such moves?

Why Would Anyone Want to Stop You from Voting?

Why Would Anyone Want to Stop You from Voting?

Staff, CitizenTube AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. October 29, 2008.
Video your vote and capture polling place problems.

Not This Time: ACORN Stands Up to GOP's Voter Suppression and Intimidation Tactics

Not This Time: ACORN Stands Up to GOP's Voter Suppression and Intimidation Tactics

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 29, 2008.
Call McCain today and tell him "Not This Time!"

Pearl Jam Sets the Stage to Vote for Change

Pearl Jam Sets the Stage to Vote for Change

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 28, 2008.
A documentary of the band's 2004 tour with a message that still rings true.

What Are YOUR Priorities for the President's First 100 Days?

What Are YOUR Priorities for the President's First 100 Days?

Jim Gilliam, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 28, 2008.
Set your own legislative agenda at White House 2.

Big Counties in Swing States May Face Election Day Problems, Study Finds

Big Counties in Swing States May Face Election Day Problems, Study Finds

Staff, FairVote AlterNet: PEEK. October 27, 2008.
Another study of swing state Election Day preparations predicts long lines and voting delays

Republican Congressman's Staffers Physically Assault Democratic Trackers

Republican Congressman's Staffers Physically Assault Democratic Trackers

Ryan Powers, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. October 27, 2008.
Watch as Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) stands idly by while his goons do the dirty work.