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Don't Be Fooled -- Why the Tea Party Is More Powerful Than Ever

David Weigel, Washington Monthly. January 9, 2012.

The Tea Party has proved itself spectacularly adept at two tasks: exacting promises and submission from presidential candidates and setting the Republican policy agenda.

Why Do Democrats Keep Calling the Alarm and Pressing the Snooze?

Doug Kreeger, AlterNet. January 21, 2010.

It is time for the majority party in this country to prove they have the convictions of the soul that gave them the opportunity to serve in the public’s interest.

Obama and Liberals: A Counter-Productive Relationship

Glenn Greenwald, Salon. February 13, 2009.

There's a lot of harm that comes from a political faction being beholden to a leader rather than to any actual ideas or political principles.

Eight Ways Obama Can Make Change Immediately

Allan Badiner, AlterNet. November 10, 2008.

A plan for less controversial and yet significant changes is possible right now.

GOP to Public: 'We're Utterly Lost, Do You Have Suggestions?'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 7, 2008.

It's an unusual concession, isn't it?

Rethinking Afghanistan

Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. July 24, 2008.

Obama is showing sound thinking on Iraq, so why does he continue to talk abou tescalating the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan?

ALEC Chairman Confirms Disbanding Non-Economic Task Force Is Just PR Stunt

Campaign Staff, December 31, 1969.

Americans Actually Like What\'s In the American Jobs Act

Steve Benen, December 31, 1969.