Richardson Shines on "Meet the Press," Presents Bold Energy Plan
Wednesday May 30, 2007
At times lately, I wonder why 2008 presidential candidates dare to appear on NBC's Meet the Press "Meet the Candidate" series.
During those hour-long interviews, moderator Tim Russert seeks not ... Read More
Military Mom Cindy Sheehan Resigns from Anti-War Movement
Monday May 28, 2007
On the day that memorializes U.S. soldiers who died in service of our country, Cindy Sheehan, one of America's most famous Iraq War military mothers, made the difficult decision to ... Read More
Round Two of 2008 Humor: Pick Hillary's Campaign Tune
Thursday May 24, 2007
In the funniest and most fun event of the 2008 Democratic campaigns so far, Sen. Hillary Clinton shows unexpected warmth and likability on video at the Hillary for President website ... Read More
Pentagon Secrets: Sources Say Bush to Double U.S. Troops in Iraq
Tuesday May 22, 2007
I can no longer fathom any rational reason for George Bush and Dick Cheney to prolong the Iraq War.
It's difficult to accept that they would continue this discretionary, poisonous ... Read More
Take a Closer Look at Bill Richardson for President in 2008
Monday May 21, 2007
Standing in the same Los Angeles hotel ballroom where his political role model, President Kennedy, accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico today formally announced his ... Read More
Democrats Announce Six-Debate Schedule for 2008 Primary Season
Friday May 18, 2007
Mark your calendars, folks!
The Democratic National Committee has announced its official slate of DNC-sponsored primary election debates between the 2008 candidates in the presidential race. Dates, locations and media ... Read More
Hillary's Campaign Offers Savvy Musical Break from the News
Thursday May 17, 2007
Sometimes, the headlines are just so overwhelming, that we all need to take a relaxing timeout. To stop and smell the roses. To take a soothing musical break.
Today is one ... Read More
Boxer vs. Schwarzenegger in 2010: The Most Glamorous Senate Race Ever?
Wednesday May 16, 2007
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Did Hillary Clinton Unleash Her Most Powerful Campaign Weapon Too Early?
Monday May 14, 2007
Holy cow!
I just watched a YouTube clip of a newly released political ad, and I'm speechless at its exceptional effectiveness. And I'm flabberghasted that a big-gun ad that powerful ... Read More
Back to Basics: Introducing Liberalism 101
Friday May 11, 2007
It's so easy to get wound up in and overwhelmed by the complexities and pressures of plethora the issues facing the American people.
So easy, in fact, that's ... Read More
Reform, Rewrite or Junk the No Child Left Behind Act?
Wednesday May 9, 2007
I'm always intrigued by the writings of feminist author and professor Camille Paglia, whose fresh thinking can't be neatly classified as either conservative or liberal.
In her monthly column ... Read More
Report Cards for Top Democrats in the 2008 Race
Monday May 7, 2007
The videos have been released for the speeches the Democratic 2008 candidates delivered to the California Democratic Party Convention, which I attended as a delegate.
These speeches are about 25 ... Read More
The Republican Debate: An Unfunny Joke
Sunday May 6, 2007
With all due respect to About.com's funny Guide to Political Humor, I can't resist retelling a few late-night jokes about last week's Republican "debate," moderated by MSNBC's Chris Matthews:
From Jay ... Read More
Public Agrees with Progressive Weariness of Timidity in Democratic PartyJohn Edwards in 2008?
Thursday May 3, 2007
The irony is rich: just when the American public has never agreed more with the progressive movement, progressives are growing increasingly weary with the Democratic Party.
The culprit causing ... Read More