On AlterNet: midterms

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

What Obama Can Learn from the Social Movements That Changed the World

Ruth Rosen, AlterNet. November 4, 2010.

History reminds us that any social movement that changes the terms of debate will eventually change the national conversation. Why don't Democrats have the guts to do that?

What's Really at Stake in November

Doug Kreeger, AlterNet. September 19, 2010.

Americans need to realize that Republicans care only about helping corporations and the filthy rich.

Time to Fight! 9 Things Obama Can Do to Prevent a GOP Takeover

Robert Kuttner, Huffington Post. September 13, 2010.

If Obama can smoke out Republican ideas, most voters will notice that they agree with him more than they agree with John Boehner and the GOP.

How Democrats Helped Fire Up the Crazy Right While Demoralizing the Left

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. August 5, 2010.

Many of the President's successes have been large enough to fuel opposition, but not big enough to strengthen his support.

The 10 Most Horrifying Things in the GOP State Platforms

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. July 16, 2010.

This year, Republicans at the state level have taken a brave stand against your sex life, the New World Order and paper currency.

The GOP Seems Bent on Backing Crazy Right-Wingers in the Mid-Terms: Good or Bad News for Dems?

Steve Singiser, Daily Kos. May 9, 2010.

From coast-to-coast, so-called mainstream or "establishment" Republicans are getting battered for their lack of commitment to the "principles" of conservatism.