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Obama's Consolidation of the Party

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. May 8, 2008.
Barack Obama built a movement to rival and take over the Democratic Party. Now what?

Clinton Superdelegate Lead Nearly Erased

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. April 3, 2008.
It appears that Obama is imminently poised to take the superdelegate lead even before Pennsylvania.

It's Time to Sink the Awful Immigrant Hate Bill -- "The SAVE Act"

David Neiwert, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 31, 2008.
Among its more awful provisions, are "verification" measures that require every citizen to get an OK from the government whenever they change jobs.

Are Hillary and Obama Afraid of Talking About the New Deal?

Howard Zinn, The Nation. March 31, 2008.
In today's climate of uncontrolled greed, it seems like a no-brainer to channel one of the most innovative programs in US history.

PA's Casey Endorses Obama, Does He Have VP Potential?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 29, 2008.
Casey's a major player in a key state; he may help Obama connect with white, working-class voters who’ve been skeptical about his candidacy.

Howard Dean: Dems' Supporter Squabbling Is Demoralizing Base

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.
Dean also says he has a plan for resolving the superdelegate conundrum.

New Petition Backs Up Pelosi's Position on Superdelegates

Mike Lux, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 27, 2008.
Help back up Pelosi who has been attacked by wealth Clinton donors for saying the leader in pledged delegate should be the nominee.

Can Al Gore Save the Democratic Party?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
We should probably get ready for a new wave of Gore-related scuttlebutt, centered around a new idea: Al Gore, compromise candidate.

Mike Gravel Quits the Democratic Party, Becomes a Libertarian

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
I feel his pain.

No Apparent "Wright Effect" on Obama in New NBC/WSJ Poll

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
But it's the personal impressions of Clinton that should be of the greatest concern.

McCain Tries to Cover Up His Flirtations with Becoming a Democrat

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. March 24, 2008.
Far from showing McCain to be open-minded, I find these events to be a reminder of just how shallow McCain's principles really are.

Are Hillary and Obama Destroying the Dems' Chances in November?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 20, 2008.
Obama's big national lead over Clinton has all but evaporated, and both Democrats trail McCain, according to a new Reuters/Zogby poll.

Al Franken on Letterman: "There's a New Progressive Majority in America" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. March 19, 2008.
Franken talks with Dave about the strength of his Senate campaign in Minnesota and the excitement all across America for a progressive agenda.

Florida Dems Drop Plan to Re-Vote, Is Michigan Next?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 18, 2008.
Get the sense that the campaigns, while touting principles, are really looking at this from purely self-serving interests? I do.

Super Delegates Can End the Democratic Race Right Now

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 17, 2008.
Sorry to break it to the superdelegates, but this is in their hands.

From Ferraro to Wright, We Must Address Race and Gender Ignorance

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 17, 2008.
A failure to do so may find us looking at a resurgent GOP this fall no matter who the Democratic nominee is.

There's No Good Reason for Hillary to Drop Out of '08 Race

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. March 14, 2008.
Her campaign needs to adopt thus damaging rhetoric, but that is not the same thing as asking her to drop out.

A Democratic Do-Over in Florida Is Unlikely

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 13, 2008.
When I first heard of the proposal, my thoughts were: ripe for fraud and ballot box stuffing.

Obama Scoffs at VP Talk, Accuses Clinton of Attempting to Bamboozle Voters

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. March 10, 2008.
Obama doesn’t sound like he’d even consider the VP job.

Why Right-Wing Attacks Are Becoming Effective in the Democratic Primary

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. March 7, 2008.
No one's hands are clean on this front, and mainly it is a tragedy that as Democrats we are buying into these attacks.

Michigan Democratic Do-Over Caucus Very Likely, Florida May Re-Vote Via Mail

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 7, 2008.
A caucus favors Obama, and Clinton was hoping for just seating the delegates she already won in an unfair primary.

A Democratic "Dream Ticket": Unavoidable?

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 5, 2008.
Obama is the favorite, but Ohio and Texas made it clear he hasn't positioned a clear majority of the Democratic coalition behind him yet.

How Can Hillary Win the Nomination With Fewer Votes and Pledged Delegates?

Jennifer Nix, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. March 5, 2008.
The question is: At what cost to the rest of the Democratic party, and the nation?

Bill Richardson: The Leader in Pledged Delegates After March 4th Should Be Democratic Nominee [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. March 4, 2008.
Richardson advocates for a reduction in super delegates and warns that a prolonged, ugly primary fight could destroy the Democratic party.

Hillary Campaigns for John McCain, While Berating Barack

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Video. March 4, 2008.
Obama has never argued publicly that a leading GOP candidate brought a better background to the table than a leading Democratic candidate.

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