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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "democrats"

10 of the Nuttiest Statements Elected Officials Have Made in the Health Care Battle

10 of the Nuttiest Statements Elected Officials Have Made in the Health Care Battle

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 7, 2009.
Wild, over-the-top rhetoric and bizarre conspiracy theories about health reform aren't just coming from the right-wing blogs and talk-radio loudmouths.

After 5 Weeks, 3 GOP Filibusters and 200,000 Americans Running Out of Bennies, Obama to Sign Unemployment Extension

After 5 Weeks, 3 GOP Filibusters and 200,000 Americans Running Out of Bennies, Obama to Sign Unemployment Extension

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Politics. November 6, 2009.
This is how things work in DC these days.

Hey Obama, Your General McChrystal Is Trying to Sucker You on Afghanistan

Hey Obama, Your General McChrystal Is Trying to Sucker You on Afghanistan

Scott Ritter, Truthdig. October 31, 2009.
Don't give in.

Jon Kyl Says Unemployment Benefits Haven't Run Out ... They Have

Jon Kyl Says Unemployment Benefits Haven't Run Out ... They Have

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Politics. October 29, 2009.
I guess Kyl thinks these lazy bastards should just tap into their trust funds. Isn't that what everyone does?

Centrist Democrats = Corporate Sellouts

Centrist Democrats = Corporate Sellouts

Ari Berman, The Nation AlterNet: Health and Wellness. October 28, 2009.
These holdouts are not centrist Democrats; they are corporate Democrats, which should be an oxymoron.

Over 100 House Dems Push for Immigration fix

Over 100 House Dems Push for Immigration fix

Cristina Jimenez, DMI Blog AlterNet: Immigration. October 27, 2009.
Reminding Obama of his promises of reform.

Where's the Long-Sought GOP Alternative Health Plan?

Where's the Long-Sought GOP Alternative Health Plan?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 27, 2009.
Besides "no", that is.

MoveOn.org Petition Asks Democrats to Boycott Fox

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 20, 2009.
Should Democrats refuse appearances on Fox?

7 Big Questions for the Commission Tasked with Getting to the Bottom of the Financial Crisis

7 Big Questions for the Commission Tasked with Getting to the Bottom of the Financial Crisis

William Greider, The Nation. October 12, 2009.
Asking deeper questions about the true sources of the calamity is a first step toward developing authentic answers to the nation's predicament.

Poll: GOP Taking a Pounding on Obstruction of Health-Care Reform

Poll: GOP Taking a Pounding on Obstruction of Health-Care Reform

DemFromCT, Daily Kos AlterNet: Politics. October 9, 2009.
People aren't stupid. They can tell who is trying to produce reform and who is stalling.

3 Important Lessons Dems Should Learn From Grayson

3 Important Lessons Dems Should Learn From Grayson

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2009.
Even as Grayson intensified his rhetoric, Republicans withdrew their resolution to condemn him on the House floor.

Public Option Update: 51 Votes Secured on the Floor

Public Option Update: 51 Votes Secured on the Floor

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. September 29, 2009.
There's a chance legislation containing a public option could still pass.

Health Reform Update: Public Option Vote Expected Tuesday in Senate Finance Committee

Health Reform Update: Public Option Vote Expected Tuesday in Senate Finance Committee

Bill Scher, Blog for Our Future AlterNet: PEEK. September 28, 2009.
It is not expected to pass, but could still build momentum.

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Politics. September 25, 2009.
Some polling on the race for the House.

To Democrats Who Voted to

To Democrats Who Voted to "Defund ACORN": Where's the Defund Blackwater Act?

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. September 25, 2009.
The witch hunt against ACORN has moved forward while the Obama administration continues to contract with Blackwater, a firm whose criminal conduct is now legendary.

Paul Kirk Appointed to Kennedy's Seat

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 24, 2009.
Lawmakers passed legislation in the past few days allowing Governor Deval Patrick to name an interim senator.

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

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

Guy T. Saperstein, AlterNet. September 23, 2009.
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.

New Pew Poll on Afghanistan Shows Dwindling Support for the War

New Pew Poll on Afghanistan Shows Dwindling Support for the War

Byard Duncan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.
Even though more than three-quarters of Americans consider the Taliban a threat, an increasing number want Obama to start withdrawing troops.

Update: Republicans STILL Don't Have a Health Care Plan

Update: Republicans STILL Don't Have a Health Care Plan

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.
The GOP keeps saying it agrees with 80 percent of what's in the current bill. So why all the pressure to scrap it?

Why the Congressional Dems' Attack on ACORN Is an Attack On Us All

Why the Congressional Dems' Attack on ACORN Is an Attack On Us All

Paul Rosenberg, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. September 21, 2009.
Here's a quick run-down on what I see as six of the principle evils involved in this heinous act.

Obama Sees Big Jump in Approval Ratings Since June

Obama Sees Big Jump in Approval Ratings Since June

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 15, 2009.
A new CNN poll shows increases in public approval on nearly every issue.

Sorry, Blue Dogs, No Truce

Sorry, Blue Dogs, No Truce

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. September 10, 2009.
One way for the Blue Dogs to avoid criticism is to stop humping the leg of insurance companies. Since that isn't going to happen, they just try to make us shut up.

Public Option Popular in Most Blue Dog Districts

Public Option Popular in Most Blue Dog Districts

Kos, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. September 10, 2009.
Interesting.

Senate Breakdown: Real Numbers on the Public Option

Senate Breakdown: Real Numbers on the Public Option

Mike Lux, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. September 8, 2009.
What would a bill acceptable to most Democrats look like? Here are the figures.

10 of the Most Obscenely Stupid Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Against the President

10 of the Most Obscenely Stupid Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Against the President

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. September 8, 2009.
Obama's nefarious plan for the nation's genitals? His evil designs on your children? Here are the most absurd right-wing assaults on the president -- and logic and reason.