by Bill Scher | Sep 5, 2012 | Blog
I have never seen opponents so silent about their record … They've run out of ideas. Their moment came and went. Fear and division are all they've got left. -- Republican VP nominee Paul Ryan Come again? Day 1 of the Democratic convention put their record front...
by Richard Eskow | Sep 4, 2012 | Blog, Minimum Wage
Last week the Republicans gathered under the hurricane skies of approaching autumn, their convocation punctuated by thunder and underlined by rain. But there are storm clouds over Charlotte, too: clouds of cynicism and despair, clouds of joblessness and fear, clouds...
by Dave Johnson | Sep 4, 2012 | Blog, Economy
Last week Republicans branded themselves as the party of cuts. This week the Democrats have an opportunity to be the party of jobs and growth again. Last week Republicans again and again called for for austerity: government budget cuts that kill jobs and growth. Look...
by Robert Borosage | Sep 4, 2012 | Blog, Minimum Wage
As Democrats gather in Charlotte, N.C., one fundamental challenge remains in President Obama’s reelection campaign. He must use the convention to provide a compelling answer to the basic question on voters’ minds: What does he plan to do to get the economy going and...
