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Why Democrats Love the Pickens Plan

DiffeeOnline — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:47:23 EDT

When anyone invests $300 million dollars into promoting alternative energy sources, the Democrats usually take notice. When that person is an oil tycoon, brother of a "Bush Pioneer", and someone who was a major contributor to the 2004 Swift Boat ads, that person gets an invitation from Nancy Pelosi to speak before the House Democratic Ca

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Mother's Milk of Politics Turns Sour

bruhaha — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:06:43 EDT

We're closing the barn door after the horse is out. The Federal Reserve has finally acted to stop some of the predatory lending that exploited people's need for money. And Congress is finally waking up from a long doze under the warm sun of laissez-faire economics. That's French for turning off the alarm until the burglars have made their getaway.

Channel: Politics Tags: politics money democrats republicans influence

Durbin Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Interest Rates

SNance — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:27:27 EDT

The Senate's second-highest Democrat has introduced legislation to curb predatory lending.

Channel: Politics Tags: congress predatory lending interest rates democrats

Democrats Trying To Appear 'Pro Drilling'

pc25 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:14 EDT

Seeking to blunt GOP efforts to permit oil exploration off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, House Democrats are pushing legislation they say would spur drilling on already available lands in Alaska, the West and the western Gulf of MexicoÃ¢â;¬Â¦

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections democrats energy crisis drilling

Soros and the New York State Democrats

traveler.com.br — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:17:17 EDT

Azi reports that the billionaire and his family have poured more than a million dollars into the campaigns of state Democrats--almost all to State Senate races.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Observer Campaigns Reports Dollars

Texas Democrats look to Obama to help them rebound

traveler.com.br — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:16:00 EDT

Democrats are climbing out of the political graveyard in Texas where George W. Bush buried them. But winning local and legislative races is a far cry from delivering the state for their presidential nominee.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Rebound Graveyard Climbing Nominee

House Republicans kill Democrats' drill bill bid for oil votes

traveler.com.br — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:36:57 EDT

WASHINGTON - House Republicans yesterday killed a Democratic plan designed to spur drilling on already available federal lands in Alaska, the West and the western Gulf of Mexico.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Democrats Worcester Telegram Washington Democratic

Pelosi: Total Failure as Leader of Congress | Americans Against Obama

IslandDog — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:53:42 EDT

Nancy Pelosi, leader of the 9% Congress who refuse to get anything done had this to say about Bush.

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In a Bit of a Turnaround, Business Groups Huddle With Dems

traveler.com.br — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:46:03 EDT

Senate Democrats met Wednesday with leaders of business groups once closely identified with the GOP, perhaps catalyzing the realignment of Capitol Hill alliances as Democrats prepare to expand their majority.

Channel: Money Tags: Turnaround Business Cqpolitics Democrats Catalyzing

Move Over MoveOn.org

populist — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:33:11 EDT

Radical crises demand radical remedies. The "road to the right" that the Democrats and Obama are taking is suicidal.

Channel: Politics Tags: moveon democrats neocons activism netroots

House Democrats oppose Prop. 11

traveler.com.br — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:09:15 EDT

SACRAMENTO -- Five leading congressional Democrats on Wednesday called a redistricting initiative backed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unconstitutional, saying minority voting rights would be trampled if it were approved by voters.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Democrat Initiative Sacramento Minority

Democrats try to spur more oil exploration

traveler.com.br — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:08:06 EDT

Seeking to blunt GOP efforts to permit oil exploration off Atlantic and Pacific coasts, House Democrats are pushing legislation they say would spur oil drilling on already available lands in Alaska, the West and the western Gulf of Mexico.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Atlantic Drilling Pacific Efforts

New Chemical Element

leroysjokes — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:36:52 EDT

Its all in how you mix it!

Channel: Humor Tags: politics politicians political jokes democrats republicans

Bill Would Dedicate Online Gambling Revenue

SNance — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:56:45 EDT

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) introduced legislation yesterday that directs a potential $40 billion over the next 10 years to be spent on job training for those in the declining sectors of the economy and educational assistance for foster care youth, according to a statement by supporters of the measure.

Channel: Politics Tags: online gambling Internet gambling congress democrats

Why the Race is Tied

catstevens — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:10:25 EDT

After almost six weeks of a constant Obama lead, generally in the five- to seven-point range, Scott Rasmussen's daily tracking poll records two consecutive days of a tie race (July 12-13) and a one-point Obama lead on July 14. What happened to the Democrat's lead?

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama Polls McCain gaining in polls Republicans Democrats

Inside the mind of a Democrat! (Funny cartoon!)

yankeebabe — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:43:34 EDT

Hey Dems, this cartoon pretty much tells it like it is.

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats cartoon election

Democrats Are Weighing More Tax Rebates, Pelosi Says

traveler.com.br — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:41:44 EDT

July 15 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats are weighing plans for another round of tax rebates as part of a legislative package to boost the economy this fall, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

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Congress get with the DRILL PLEASE!

yankeebabe — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:37:51 EDT

Here is another article where the raise in supply drops the price. No speculation. Supply and demand. Dollar is strength today that also is helping with drop in oil. Oil is down another 6 bucks on good oil investory numbers. CONGRESS DAMN IT get with the DRILL DRILL DRILL American first energy policy. Why does this DO Nothing DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS NO

Channel: Politics Tags: drill democrats congress dollar election

How about a little political humor folks for those Dems!! (funny cartoon!)

yankeebabe — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:36:07 EDT

Isn't this funny? I thought you liberal Democrats out there would like this. Ha, Ha, Ha!

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats republicans cartoon liberal new yorker

Got HIV? no problem!!

yankeebabe — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:32:46 EDT

Sen John Kerry and Sen. Gordon Smith are attempting to ammend a 1993 law that prohibits HIV immigrants from visiting the US. The law was first implimented in 1987 at a time when the world was ignorant and fearful to the virus.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: hiv immigrants democrats john kerry gordon smith

The Latest Media Blind Spot: Viewing All Criticism of Obama Through a Right/Left Prism

scott4261 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:15:29 EDT

In the last two weeks, there has been a flurry of stories, both in the traditional press and in the blogosphere, that has tried to portray criticism of Barack Obama's recent stands as the sole province of disenchanted members of "the left"...

Channel: Politics Tags: Barack Obama media Democrats Republicans 2008 elections

Democrats Celebrate Busting Bush Medicare Veto

SNance — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:36:59 EDT

Democrats reveled in defying President Bush over a Medicare bill, overriding Bush's veto just hours after he issued it.

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Q&A: Sacramento Assemblyman Dave Jones defends Democrats' state tax package

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:16:14 EDT

Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, sat down with The Bee to talk about the state budget standoff. A month after their June 15 deadline to approve a budget, lawmakers have yet to take a vote. Sacramento Assemblyman Dave Jones says the Democrats' package of steps to raise state revenues has been crafted to avoid damaging a soft economy.

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Democrats say Senator Gordon Smith's wealth makes him 'out of touch'

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:15:24 EDT

From the moment he started running for political office, U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith has been attacked by Democrats as well as fellow Republicans for his wealth.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Oregonian Gordon Wealth Senator

Florida Democrats outshine Republicans

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:13:46 EDT

Florida's Democrats are increasing their numbers at better than twice the rate of Republicans in a state that could be a crucial battleground in the presidential election.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Florida Outshine Increasing Election

5 Georgia Democrats Compete for Nomination Bid in U.S. Senate Race

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:13:02 EDT

ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- The biggest race of Primary Election Day is for the Georgia Democrats. Five men are vying for the chance to face off against Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss in the November election for U.S. Senate.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Nomination Atlanta Georgia Election

Democrats' bus tour includes stops in Jackson, Hattiesburg

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:12:09 EDT

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is embarking on a voter registration bus tour he hopes will help push Dixie to the Democrats.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Includes Jackson Clarion Democratic

Democrats Move to Regulate Corporate Monitors

traveler.com.br — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:11:24 EDT

Democrats plan to take another shot at trying to regulate the use of outside monitors for companies accused of wrongdoing by the Justice Department. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., chairwoman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, says the current DOJ guidelines used to select corporate monitors are insufficient an

Channel: Politics Tags: Monitors Democrats Regulate Finance Commercial

In White House race, truth hurts

ameliog — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:45:53 EDT

In the political white heat of the US presidential race, the truth cannot set a candidate free, it can only get them into trouble.

Channel: Politics Tags: mccain obama gop democrats 2008 presidential race

Gordon Brown can win the next general election for Labour providing he changes course...

burteck — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:46:54 EDT

Gordon Brown can win the next general election for Labour providing he changes course, former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett has said.

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Who benefits from end to straight-ticket voting?

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:35:44 EDT

Both Republicans and Democrats claim New Hampshire's decision to end straight-ticket voting will benefit their party in November.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: benefits ticket voting hampshire democrats

A Watershed Election Year

DickandSharon — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:50:17 EDT

The several political or at least politically tinged events we attended this week showed us that the momentum for change is running fever pitch here in Los Angeles. Clearly, chickens have come home to roost for the woeful Bush Administration and the failed right-wing policies supporting it. Democratic candidates up and down the slate stand to benef

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats election year karen bass russ warner carol liu

Democrats Blame Gas Prices On Republicans

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:25:04 EDT

Democrats used their weekly radio address to point the finger of blame for high gas prices at Republicans.

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Election 2008! Democrats seek to keep control of Michigan House

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:14:29 EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- For the first time in a decade, Michigan Democrats enter an election cycle defending a majority in the Michigan state House.

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Ex-legislator claims leadership of Miss. Democrats

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:14:09 EDT

Former state Rep. Jamie Franks claimed leadership of Mississippi Democrats on Saturday at a meeting during which members were optimistic about wresting power from Republicans but concerned about finding the money to do so.

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats legislator clarion optimistic concerned

It's time to vote on gas line, Democrats tell state House

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:13:47 EDT

JUNEAU -- Democrats on Saturday called on the House leadership to go ahead with a vote on the proposed natural gas pipeline license, saying hearings on the matter have become "repetitive."

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats anchorage repetitive hearings pipeline

Arizona Democrats eye a comeback in Congress

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:13:28 EDT

Arizona Democrats spent a decade in the political wilderness following the Republican revolution of 1994.

Channel: Politics Tags: democrats arizona comeback congress republican

Bonusgate fallout could hurt Democrats

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:13:01 EDT

HARRISBURG - The political consequences of the fast-spreading Bonusgate scandal could be enormous. Will incumbents be threatened by a newly infuriated, throw-out-the-crooks electorate? Will Democrats surrender the state House, which they control by one vote, to Republicans? Will the legislature, scheduled to meet for as few as nine days this fall,

Channel: Politics Tags: bonusgate democrats inquirer infuriated fallout

Bush blames Congress, especially Democrats, for high energy prices

traveler.com.br — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:03:06 EDT

WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush on Saturday tried to pin the blame on Congress for soaring energy prices and said lawmakers need to lift long-standing restrictions on drilling for oil in pristine lands and offshore tracts believed to hold huge reserves of fuel.

Channel: Politics Tags: congress democrats prices washington khaleej

Russian-Chinese message to US

bezbieta — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:43:25 EDT

The joint statement from Russia and China criticising US plans for anti-missile defences is a very public condemnation of a scheme which both countries have long opposed.

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