Rep. Weiner on MSNBC: FTW

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Tuesday September 01, 2009 · 8:53 AM PDT

2009/09/01 · 08:53

I'm hoping someone here can shed a little more light on whether or not Re. Anthony Weiner is playing a major role in the health care debate/bill writing on the Hill, if for no other reason than the fact that he is far and away the BEST Democratic advocative for health reform we progressives have.

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Friday August 28, 2009 · 8:29 AM PDT

2009/08/28 · 08:29

AP is reporting that Fla. Governor Charlie Crist has choosen his former chief of staff, George LeMieux, to replace outgoing Fla. senator, Mel Martinez:

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Tuesday October 07, 2008 · 1:32 PM PDT

2008/10/07 · 13:32

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting a poll by Mason-Dixon that shows a 48%-46% lead by Barack Obama. For Obama supporters in the central Florida area -- or who have lived there (like myself) or are simply familiar with the area -- the juiciest numbers lie here:

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Tuesday September 09, 2008 · 8:25 AM PDT

2008/09/09 · 08:25

Posted over at Open Left by David Sirota. Just remember, regardless of what every national poll wants to spit out, it's all about the states. It's how Obama won the primaries and it's how he'll win the general.

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Thursday August 21, 2008 · 12:43 PM PDT

2008/08/21 · 12:43

The Orlando Sentinel has a short piece up on its Web site about how they were able to get Sens. Obama and McCain to pose for photos to be used in the paper's upcoming football preview edition. As for the photos themselves, the Sentinel was nice enough to Photoshop together a nice side-by-side shot of the two candidates. And once again, Obama manages (some how, some way /snark) to win the image battle ...

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Friday August 15, 2008 · 7:20 AM PDT

2008/08/15 · 07:20

When they talk about things as "American as apple pie," you really do have to throw in Minor League Baseball. Sure, "The Show" is highly entertaining and the big-name ballplayers are who everyone wants to see, but you can't beat the purity of a gorgeous summer day at the ball field amongst friends, family and neighbors rooting on the guys who play for the love of the game.

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Wednesday July 02, 2008 · 1:48 PM PDT

2008/07/02 · 13:48

Here's a name I haven't heard once amongst all the VP speculation. Yet, there it is: a U.S. News and World Report article front and center of Yahoo! home page new feed entitled "GOP Envisions Gephardt as Possible Obama Running Mate." Quite honestly, I'm very unfamiliar with Dick Gephardt, as I didn't become as active as I am in politics now until early 2004. Of course, the first paragraph of the article made me run back home (here) to get some thoughts and feedback on this prospect ...

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Friday June 06, 2008 · 10:35 AM PDT

2008/06/06 · 10:35

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This should get interesting. For all those who thought Drudge had warmed to our candidate, the cease-fire is apparently over. And while I'm interested in the context of this supposed quote, this is the kind of posting I've been cynically waiting for from him. I, of course, look as forward to voting for Senator Obama in November 2008 as much as I look forward to voting for him in 2012. That said, if (and I stress "if") this was uttered in any context that could be misconstrued as "cocky," expect the media to be all over this like flies on shit.

Telegraph (UK) Reports on Possible Peace Offering from Obama to HRC

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Saturday May 31, 2008 · 9:39 PM PDT

2008/05/31 · 21:39

Small lil' thing on the Drudge Report, and probably as loosely based on reality as anything, but with all the VP talk getting really old really quick, a little Cabinet speculation provides a healthy reprieve:

Senior figures in the Obama camp have told Democrat colleagues that the offer to Mrs Clinton of a cabinet post as health secretary or to steer new legislation through the Senate will be a central element of their peace overtures to the New York senator.

I'd absolutely go for this, and considering Hillary's burned -- nay, nuked -- all her bridges in the Senate by this point, it may be a good career move for her while she waits for the New York governorship to open up (David Paterson, nothing but love, man!)

Is there "honor" without "victory?"

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Tuesday May 27, 2008 · 1:40 PM PDT

2008/05/27 · 13:40

I've probably heard/read it a thousand times, but today one of John McCain's favorite juxtapositions -- used during his foreign policy speech -- got me thinking: Can "honor" only be achieved in "victory?"

"This may turn into a longer speech than you had anticipated," he joked. "And by the way, I will never surrender in Iraq. Our American troops will come home with victory and with honor."

So are we to infer that if the next president rightfully pulls our troops out of this ongoing suicide mission that they in fact come home without honor? Now, I understand the Republican dictionary (it's quite fascinating, if not nauseating); "victory" is their new favorite ambiguity, so it's easy for them to make this juxtaposition. But there's nothing ambiguous about "honor," and I dream of the day when our presidential candidate calls McCain and the Republicans on this. To even suggest that our troops -- who've been thrown into battle to sacrifice themselves without direction, without reason and without purpose -- could ever come home with anything short of honor is unimaginable.

It's damn near time Democrats start defining the terms more sharply, less our troops continue to be played by those who claim "victory" is right around the corner. Whatever corner that is.

Politico's Ben Smith Thinks Obama, Supporters Hate W.V.

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Tuesday May 13, 2008 · 8:57 AM PDT

2008/05/13 · 08:57

As if the degrading comments of a few trolls directed towards West Virginians weren't bad enough, Ben Smith of Politico thought it best to fan the flames further by suggesting that these comments -- "apparently" by Obama supporters -- are an example of the "culture gap Obama's trying to bridge." Wow.

If you're in West Virginia, let us know what you're seeing on the ground.

UPDATE: If you want a glimpse of the culture gap Obama's trying to bridge, take a look at the comments below this item: Nobody from West Virginia, but lots of (apparent) Obama supporters mocking rural white people.

Here's the link to Ben's ridiculousness. As if his preference for HRC wasn't evident enough, I can only assume Ben wants to take one last parting shot at Obama before this Clintonista packs his bags for the winter. Ladies and gentlemen -- your daily dose of Politico's balanced political dialogue.

Nader: Should We Care?

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Friday February 22, 2008 · 9:17 AM PST

2008/02/22 · 09:17

So Ralph Nader is scheduled to make an appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" with Tim Russert. Presumably, he'll appear to announce his third-party (Independent?) candidacy in yet another go-around in an otherwise quixotic attempt to become president.

Quite frankly, I welcome as many voices as possible when it comes to the progressive debate in our country. And while past experiences would have me wary of Nader coming in and hurting -- even in the least -- a Dem in the general election, I'm a bit tired of his candidacy shtick. I respect the man and have personally heard him speak on a number of topics I, too, am passionate about. But the more and more he attempts these runs, the more, in my opinion, he harms the power of his influence and advocacy work. That said ...

UPDATE: billlaurelMD beat me to the punch on this one below. Just showin' respect.

Poll

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What would you rather see Nader do?

146 votes Vote Now!

What would you rather see Nader do?

Run for president

11 votes

Not run for president

60 votes

Endorse Barack Obama

34 votes

Endorse HRC

1 vote

I don't care/It doesn't matter

40 votes

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