Let's hold Big Oil legislators accountable in '08!

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Thursday June 26, 2008 · 11:01 AM PDT

2008/06/26 · 11:01

2008 is shaping up to be an exciting year in U.S. politics, with tons of progressive candidates running in every state.

This year is also an opportunity to highlight the role that big money plays in shaping the views and voting records of lawmakers, particularly money from Big Oil. Despite extremely high gas prices and record profits for oil companies, the following three members of Congress continue to place the interests of Big Oil ahead of the concerns of their constituents.

Follow me after the jump to learn about this unsavory triad.

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Which of these Big Oil-funded legislators is your least favorite?

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Which of these Big Oil-funded legislators is your least favorite?

William Jefferson

2 votes

Robin Hayes

0 votes

Mitch McConnell

19 votes

Free Donuts! Reverse Mojo Thursday

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Thursday June 19, 2008 · 7:25 PM PDT

2008/06/19 · 19:25

Fellow Kossacks,

We have lots to be angry about. Follow me below the fold to see why.

**Edit: Please feel free to recommend this. Spread the donuts around! I'm out of hides for the day, so someone else should take over!

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Will Obama Win Florida in November?

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Will Obama Win Florida in November?

Yes, those retirees will grow to love him. Screw bowling, play shuffleboard!

25 votes

No, VP Charlie Crist will deliver FL for McSame.

8 votes

Too close to call! Another recount! Someone call Kitty Harris!

12 votes

While We're Tied Down in Iraq, Taliban Overrun Afghan Prison

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Friday June 13, 2008 · 10:31 PM PDT

2008/06/13 · 22:31

Just saw this as reported on the NY Times website:

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Wednesday June 11, 2008 · 6:51 PM PDT

2008/06/11 · 18:51

We're still months away from the election, but with the primary wars behind us, the nation has turned its attention to the general election. Poblano has been busy crunching the numbers over at FiveThirtyEight.com, and right now he places Obama's chances of winning at a modest 54%.

There's lots of time before the election, but as I see it, Obama has two choices:

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Favorite actual JohnMcCain.com store item?

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Favorite actual JohnMcCain.com store item?

Divot tool / key chain combo

1 vote

Arab-Americans for McCain t-shirt

5 votes

Door mat

6 votes

Father's Day golf pack (2-3 weeks to ship)

6 votes

A Long Look at the Clinton Campaign

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Thursday June 05, 2008 · 7:54 PM PDT

2008/06/05 · 19:54

Disclosure: I voted for Edwards and then slowly, gradually, moved to the Obama camp.

As I awoke this morning to find an email from Hillary, sent at 2am, announcing that her campaign would end on Saturday, some thoughts came to mind.

I always had a soft spot for the former first lady. She ran, I believe, the most difficult campaign this cycle. She faced the most adversity and showed the most heart and determination on the campaign trail.

Let me explain.

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Sunday September 03, 2006 · 4:36 PM PDT

2006/09/03 · 16:36

Democrat Chris Murphy is challenging 24-year incumbent Repubican Nancy Johnson in this northwest Connecticut district. The Rothenberg Political Report, which initially declared the race "Republican favored," then "Leans Republican," has changed its classification of the Fifth District to be a "toss-up." Read More

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