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On AlterNet: democrats

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

DC Democrats Campaigning Against Progressive Dem Annette Taddeo

DC Democrats Campaigning Against Progressive Dem Annette Taddeo

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 24, 2008.
A whisper campaign against a progressive democrat is brewing in Florida's 18th district.

Is Obama Betraying His Promise of Change?

Is Obama Betraying His Promise of Change?

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. July 23, 2008.
Like McCain, Obama seems to embrace the fundamental irrationality of Bush's "war on terror."

Decisions, Decisions -- Who Should Obama Pick as his Veep?

Decisions, Decisions -- Who Should Obama Pick as his Veep?

Kathy G, The G-Spot AlterNet: PEEK. July 14, 2008.
A list of the best, and worst, possible picks to round out the Democratic ticket.

Free Evenings and Weekends (The FISA Song)

Free Evenings and Weekends (The FISA Song)

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 11, 2008.
A new hit from Max and the Marginalized.

Over 35,000 People Think Lieberman Must Go!

Over 35,000 People Think Lieberman Must Go!

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: War on Iraq. June 27, 2008.
A strong message to the Senate Democratic Steering Committee.

McCain Camp Says It Will Scale Back GOP Voter Suppression Tactics

McCain Camp Says It Will Scale Back GOP Voter Suppression Tactics

Marc Ambinder, The Atlantic. June 26, 2008.
But Obama’s top campaign lawyer is skeptical the GOP can break with its past.

Senator Russ Feingold on the New FISA Bill

Senator Russ Feingold on the New FISA Bill

Cenk Uygur, The Young Turks AlterNet: Video. June 26, 2008.
"The most embarrassing failure of the Democrats I've seen since 2006 other than the failure to vote to end the Iraq War."

The Money-Laundering Operation at the Heart of the Democratic Party

The Money-Laundering Operation at the Heart of the Democratic Party

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. June 25, 2008.
Hoyer and the Blue Dogs hold the purse strings of the party.

Congress, Step Up and Start Defending the Constitution

Congress, Step Up and Start Defending the Constitution

Art Brodsky, Huffington Post. June 25, 2008.
The Democrats' capitulation on FISA is a triumph of Congressional self-importance over the guardianship of our Constitutional rights.

Abuse of the Filibuster: Republicans Play Dirty 'Block and Blame' Game

Abuse of the Filibuster: Republicans Play Dirty 'Block and Blame' Game

Christopher Moraff, The Philadelphia Tribune. June 23, 2008.
It works like this: Republicans hijack the Senate, block important legislation, then complain nothing is getting done.

Democrats Have Legalized Bush's Crimes

Democrats Have Legalized Bush's Crimes

Robert Parry, Consortium News. June 21, 2008.
The Democratic leadership cleared the way for the president and his collaborators to evade punishment for defying the law.

Taking on Sacred Cows:  Ending Israel's Veto on a Just Foreign Policy

Taking on Sacred Cows: Ending Israel's Veto on a Just Foreign Policy

Ed Hunt, AlterNet. June 19, 2008.
The world would be a better place if the U.S. cut the purse strings that embolden Israel's human rights violations and land grabs.

The Primary Is Finally Over: Now What?

The Primary Is Finally Over: Now What?

Will Durst, AlterNet. June 10, 2008.
The Democrats are fond of calling themselves the party of the big tent. Let's hope the tent doesn't end up housing a circus.

Live From Main Street: What Stands Between the Public and a True Story?

Live From Main Street: What Stands Between the Public and a True Story?

Laura Flanders, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. June 10, 2008.
With host Laura Flanders.

2008: The Making of A Landslide -- A Progress Report

2008: The Making of A Landslide -- A Progress Report

Paul Rosenberg, AlterNet: PEEK. June 8, 2008.
Signs pointing to an ever-more-likely landslide victory scenario for Democrats this November.

Why the Antiwar Movement Can't Budge the Dems to Leave Iraq

Why the Antiwar Movement Can't Budge the Dems to Leave Iraq

David Sirota, Crown Publishing. June 5, 2008.
If the anti-war movement can't find a way to hold Dem politicians accountable, then don't expect anything more than the status quo.

Democrats Must Move Past Anger

Democrats Must Move Past Anger

Norman Solomon, AlterNet. June 4, 2008.
The fight for the nomination has fueled a combustible anger among Democrats. Let's hope the American people don't get burned.

Learning From Ned Lamont

Learning From Ned Lamont

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. May 30, 2008.
Democrats face an anti-war uprising -- one that is beginning to act like a mature movement in putting its agenda before party.

All Candidates Must Reject Torture

All Candidates Must Reject Torture

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. May 27, 2008.
Both parties' candidates must repudiate torture as a tool of statecraft.

Reagan Democrats Are Not Coming Back

Reagan Democrats Are Not Coming Back

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. May 27, 2008.
How do you win a demographic that votes against it's economic interests?

More Americans Fear Losing Their Health Insurance Than Being in a Terrorist Attack

More Americans Fear Losing Their Health Insurance Than Being in a Terrorist Attack

Ezra Klein, The American Prospect. May 21, 2008.
Will a new administration and Congress get universal health care right this time?

Kennedy's Fight and the Democratic Void

Kennedy's Fight and the Democratic Void

John Nichols, The Nation AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2008.
Today Sen. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

More Democrats versus Better Democrats

More Democrats versus Better Democrats

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Election 2008. May 19, 2008.
What happens to progressive reform if an electoral tidal wave washes in a few too many conservative Democrats?

Republicans to Campaign as Democrats

Republicans to Campaign as Democrats

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. May 19, 2008.
The Republicans are hoping to co-opt the Democratic message to stem their losses in November.

Congressional Dems Turn Backs on Obama and Clinton Health Plans

Congressional Dems Turn Backs on Obama and Clinton Health Plans

Manu Raju, The Hill. May 19, 2008.
Some senior Democrats are working to lower the public's expectations on health care reform.