On AlterNet: nomination

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

After Nevada Caucus, Democrats and Republicans Bet on the Latino Vote in November

Maribel Hastings, Huffington Post. February 9, 2012.

Republicans bet that Obama's failure to pass immigration reform will cut his Latino votes, while Democrats bet that Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric will work in his favor.

Sotomayor Appointment Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

deleted, ThinkProgress. July 28, 2009.

Only one Republican on the Judiciary Committee could bring himself to vote for President Obama's Supreme Court nominee.

GOP's Judd Gregg Withdraws Commerce Secretary Nomination

Staff, AlterNet. February 12, 2009.

New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg has withdrawn his nomination to serve as President Obama's commerce secretary.

Democratic Convention Alert: Clinton to be Put in Nomination

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. August 15, 2008.

In theory, by having her name placed in nomination, Clinton could actually become the Democratic presidential nominee. But she won't.

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

Kathy G, The G-Spot. July 14, 2008.

A list of the best, and worst, possible picks to round out the Democratic ticket.

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.

Stop Treating the Candidates Like Newborn Puppies

Will Durst, AlterNet. April 4, 2008.

In the Democratic Party everyone ends up feeling like a winner. Until the general election that is.

Could Republicans Pick the Democratic Nominee?

Wayne Barrett, Huffington Post. April 3, 2008.

In both Michigan and Florida it was Republicans who fomented the move-up of primaries to dates out-of-line with the DNC calendar.