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Deborah's US Liberal Politics Blog August 2008 Archive

By Deborah White, About.com Guide to US Liberal Politics since 2005

In Palin Pick, McCain Uses Identity Politics to Insult All Women

Sunday August 31, 2008
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Obama's Acceptance Speech Seals the Deal for Democratic Unity

Friday August 29, 2008
"I get it," Barack Obama forcefully orated toward the end of his politically astute acceptance speech at the '08 Democratic Convention. And indeed, ... Read More

The Anti-War Party Celebrates the Military, Thanks to Obama

Thursday August 28, 2008
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Mainstream Media Misses the Message at the '08 Democratic Convention

Wednesday August 27, 2008
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On Convention Day Two, Hillary Did What She Must With Gusto, Grit and Grace

Wednesday August 27, 2008
Sen. Hillary Clinton did what she must in her soaring speech on Day Two of the '08 Democratic Convention in Denver, and she did it with gusto, grit and ... Read More

The Politics of Convention Seating

Tuesday August 26, 2008
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Democratic Convention Day One Was a Grand-Slam Home Run

Tuesday August 26, 2008
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Last Minute Pre-Convention Thoughts and Notes

Monday August 25, 2008
The '08 Democratic Convention in Denver just gaveled to order a few minutes ago. Few delegates are yet in the ... Read More

On Sirius Indie Talk 110 Talking about Sen. Joe Biden

Sunday August 24, 2008
For anyone awake and listening to talk radio on Monday morning, August 25th, I will be on Indie Talk, Sirius satellite radio channel 110, ... Read More

Remembering Obama's '04 Democratic Convention Speech

Sunday August 24, 2008
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Religious Faith at the '08 Democratic Convention

Friday August 22, 2008
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Will Democrats Listen to Convention Speakers or Attend Glittering Parties-for-Causes?

Wednesday August 20, 2008
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John McCain Was a Disaster at the Saddleback Forum

Sunday August 17, 2008
For anyone listening to his words and not, instead, enraptured by his goofy, threat-laced caricature of confident leadership, John ... Read More

Oprah's Support Made the Difference for Obama

Friday August 15, 2008
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Guest Op-Ed by a Dejected Hillary Clinton Supporter

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Guest op-ed columnist William Arnone is a longtime Democratic activist from New York and a staunch Hillary Clinton supporter who counts himself among those ... Read More

'08 Democratic Convention: Disciplined, Unified but Dull?

Monday August 11, 2008
Give credit where credit is due: the Obama political team is extraordinarily effective at political strategy and planning. Their message execution is disciplined and controlled, and exquisitely plotted. The ... Read More

Top '08 Issues in Five Battleground States

Thursday August 7, 2008
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VP Evan Bayh, a Lurch Toward the Mediocre Middle

Tuesday August 5, 2008
Rumors are very, VERY strong that quite soon, Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana will be named as Barack Obama's vice-presidential running mate. (Adding fuel to the burning rumors is this ... Read More

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