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On AlterNet: reid

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

Mission Accomplished II: The Corporate Media Tries to Sell Us that We're Winning in Iraq

Mission Accomplished II: The Corporate Media Tries to Sell Us that We're Winning in Iraq

Jurassicpork, Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 28, 2008.
So how have we beaten or won over the insurgency that we'd created by disbanding the Iraqi Army?

Reid: Lieberman's Chairmanship is Safe

Reid: Lieberman's Chairmanship is Safe

GottaLaff, The Political Carnival AlterNet: PEEK. June 5, 2008.
Reid capitulates to Lieberman.

Lieberman's Antics Do Not Go Unnoticed by the Democratic Establishment

Lieberman's Antics Do Not Go Unnoticed by the Democratic Establishment

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. May 14, 2008.
The former Democratic senator may be in danger of losing his committee chairmanship.

House Passes New Surveillance Bill, Sans Telecom Immunity

House Passes New Surveillance Bill, Sans Telecom Immunity

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 14, 2008.
This is all very encouraging and a welcome example of congressional Democrats standing up to Bush on a matter of national security.

Say It Ain't So! Hillary Agrees to Fox Debate

Say It Ain't So! Hillary Agrees to Fox Debate

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Media and Technology. February 5, 2008.
Fox is not a news outlet, it's an openly partisan opinion factory and the Democrats should not be legitimizing them by doing this.

Democrats Capitulate on FISA, Bush Gets What He Wants Again

Democrats Capitulate on FISA, Bush Gets What He Wants Again

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 1, 2008.
Harry Reid once again used Senate procedure to tank retroactive immunity and give George Bush everything he ever hoped for.

FISA: Dead Issue or Sleeping Monster?

FISA: Dead Issue or Sleeping Monster?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Video. January 30, 2008.
FISA expires this coming Friday. That means Bush has three days left to exert pressure on the GOP minority to get something passed.

Fiery FISA Debate Dominating Senate: GOP Bill Fails Cloture

Fiery FISA Debate Dominating Senate: GOP Bill Fails Cloture

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. January 28, 2008.
The looming deadline is hardly conducive to a reasoned debate, and the likelihood of Congress agreeing to a final version is extremely small.

Senate Showdown: Feingold Says

Senate Showdown: Feingold Says "I Really Do Disagree" With Reid on FISA

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. January 24, 2008.
Sen. Dodd, who left the presidential campaign trail to threaten a FISA filibuster, appears ready to follow through on the filibuster inclination.

Keeping Up the FISA Fight: Just Say

Keeping Up the FISA Fight: Just Say "No" to Immunity

Jayne Lyn Stahl, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. January 22, 2008.
Dr. King's words especially resonate in light of the fact that the Senate will take up the contentious issue of how to reform FISA this week.

Momentum Builds for a Chris Dodd Run at Majority Leader

Momentum Builds for a Chris Dodd Run at Majority Leader

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Election 2008. December 19, 2007.
After Dodd forced reconsideration of the surveillance legislation, by arguing for eight hours, he left many prominent bloggers yearning for more.

Why Did Harry Reid Pull the Telecom Bill?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 18, 2007.
Maybe it's time for him to give up the Senate leadership to someone else. Someone like...Chris Dodd.

Who Will Stand with Chris Dodd for the Constitution?

Who Will Stand with Chris Dodd for the Constitution?

Scarecrow, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 17, 2007.
Dodd and friends know how important it is to stop the atrocious Intelligence Committee bill and they need your help.

Harry Reid Betrays Dodd and Dem Party Base on FISA Bill

Harry Reid Betrays Dodd and Dem Party Base on FISA Bill

Pachacutec, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 17, 2007.
If Chris Dodd does not become president, he should be made Majority Leader.

Dems Deny Bush Recess Appointments by Canceling Thanksgiving Break

Dems Deny Bush Recess Appointments by Canceling Thanksgiving Break

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. November 17, 2007.
Steve Benen: Bush may have been poised to appoint controversial nominees to the FCC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

It’s Treason: Dems Stay Silent on Bush White House Crimes

It’s Treason: Dems Stay Silent on Bush White House Crimes

Richard W. Behan, AlterNet. November 16, 2007.
Lying to the people and the Congress was the most despicable violation of the rule of law by Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney, but many more followed.

Democrats May Force All-Night Filibuster on Iraq Withdrawal

Democrats May Force All-Night Filibuster on Iraq Withdrawal

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: War on Iraq. November 14, 2007.
Steve Benen: If that's the case, allow me to give the Democratic leadership some positive encouragement: this is a good idea.

Congressional Dems Cave to Billionaire Equity Fund Managers, Won't Make Them Pay Fair Share of Taxes

Congressional Dems Cave to Billionaire Equity Fund Managers, Won't Make Them Pay Fair Share of Taxes

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. October 15, 2007.
Senate lawmakers have shelved plans to close the loophole that every year saves Corporate America’s richest wheelers and dealers billions of dollars in taxes.

Lewis Black: From MoveOn to Lapel Pins, Non-Issues Reign in '08 [VIDEO]

Manila Ryce, AlterNet: Video. October 12, 2007.
Black says, "Let me get this straight, Republicans read the Sunday Times, and it's an ad that gets them angry!?"

Want to Really Rebuke Rush? Take Him Off Armed Forces Radio!

Want to Really Rebuke Rush? Take Him Off Armed Forces Radio!

Jane Hamsher, AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2007.
Jane Hamsher: US soldiers don't deserve to have to listen to their commitment besmirched by a chickenhawk like Rush Limbaugh.

Jim Webb's Righteous Amendment

Jim Webb's Righteous Amendment

Digby, Common Sense. September 19, 2007.
Sometimes, good politics and good policy are really one and the same.

Rebutting Bush, Edwards: "No Timeline, No Funding, No Excuses"

Howie Klein, AlterNet: Video. September 14, 2007.
Howie Klein: After Bush's lame speech on keeping the war going for a decade, the Democrats came out swinging.

Democrats Finally Do the Right Thing on Iraq

Democrats Finally Do the Right Thing on Iraq

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2007.
Christy Hardin Smith: Despite what the pundits will say, the Democrats are embracing the right strategy by forcing Republicans to filibuster Iraq resolution.

Harry Reid Finally Starts to Fight Smart

Harry Reid Finally Starts to Fight Smart

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2007.
John Nichols: The key is for Reid to stop giving Republicans an easy out. When GOP leaders threaten to filibuster in favor of endless war, the majority leader must continually call their bluff.

Feingold-Reid Bill to End War Coming Back to Senate

Feingold-Reid Bill to End War Coming Back to Senate

Bob Geiger, AlterNet: PEEK. June 14, 2007.
Bob Geiger: Wisconsin Senator to stay in Republicans' faces on war.