Whatever Happened to the Anger Vote?
George Wallace benefitted from it. So did Ralph Nader. Paul Hackett tapped into it. The anger vote rises and falls but often can be at least ten percent. Simmering this year is anger about the war,...
View ArticleNot Too Late? The California 50th Election
If it's not too late, perhaps Democratic volunteers can take some simple steps to help Francine Busby today.
View ArticleScenario: The Immigration Bill
The "N.Y.Times" reports: As Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over immigration proposals, business lobbies and trade groups have turned to their grass-roots partners to put hometown...
View ArticleLet's Not Forget Diebold
Ohio and other primaries tomorrow are a reminder to be on the lookout for voting irregularities,a term that has become synonymous with Diebold. Will Diebold machines favor Ohio Secretary of State...
View ArticleOhio Election
BLACKWELL WINS GOVERNORSHIP, DEWINE REELECTED, DEMS LOSE HOUSE SEATS Headlines,November 8 This will be the news the day after the election if Democrats don't begin...
View ArticleTime to Laugh
In this spring of discontent, laughs are needed.One of the funniest movies in years and a sharp satire of George W.is the new film "American Dreamz." The film portrays Bush as a fool who needs a hidden...
View ArticleThe November Election: The Final Days
As Kos has noted, activities in the final 72 hours before recent elections have propelled Republicans to victory. Isn't it time Democrats used similar tactics in the final days? Plans need to be set in...
View ArticleA Slogan for the Democrats
Remember talk about the slogan: "Had Enough?" It didn't seem to catch on. But the Democrats need some slogan that expresses the national outrage. I have another suggestion for a unifying theme that...
View ArticleSix Questions about Iraq Unreported by the Mainstream Media
The mainstream media are not doing their job. The Iraq War may have become the least reported of all wars the U.S. has fought. By way of comparison, the recent war in Lebanon was reported in...
View ArticleVoter Turnout: Are the Democrats Sleeping?
In 2002 and 2004 the Republicans effectively used their 72-hour-get-out-the-vote program using sophisticated voter identification models. What are the Democrats doing in response this year?
View ArticleOverlooked in the Torture Bill Debate
Overlooked in the torture bill debate is a key argument the Democrats can use.
View ArticleCongress is a Lynch Mob
Congress lynched the Constitution today. The most horrific crimes were given the legislative imprimatur.
View ArticleLamont Needs to Regain Oomph
Ned Lamont needs to remind voters in strong terms how he differs from Joe Lieberman. I have heard him speak several times in person and he did not provide three or four good reasons why voters should...
View ArticleNorth Korea: Democrats Step Up To the Plate
Now is the time. No waffling. No wavering. Democrats need to make strong statements about North Korea as an example of how Bush makes us less secure.
View ArticleThe Democrats' Secret Weapon: Two Little Words
With military action possible against North Korea, an attack against Iran, or both combined with the ongoing war in Iraq, where will we find enough soldiers? Tours of duty are being extended. As we...
View ArticleChristine Jennings: Righting a Wrong
In 2006, Christine Jennings lost by 369 votes in Florida's 13th District (Sarasota and Tampa). After a court battle, the Republican candidate Vern Buchanan ultimately won although what happened to some...
View ArticleDON'T OVERLOOK THIS WAY OF STEALING VOTES
Stealing votes? Here's an undocumented possibility that is apparently being overlooked by the traditional media and many election officials.
View ArticleOBAMA IS IRISH
A must see great video. It captures a spirit and a song. Here is the link:OBAMA IS IRISH
View ArticleSolving the Rick Warren Dilemma
Lots of criticism but few solutions to the decision to let Rick Warren give the benediction at Obama's inauguration. See below for a solution that should appease everyone.
View ArticleInaugural Committee Hurting Campaign Staffers
The inaugural committee is hurting those who helped elect Obama.
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