by Bill Scher | May 28, 2015 | Blog, Progressive Vision
Conservative Peter Wehner argues in the New York Times that President Obama has pulled the Democratic Party too far the left, ruining the party's electoral strength at every level except the presidency. "The Democratic Party is now a pre-Bill Clinton party" says...
by Bill Scher | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sanders Spooks Clinton Team Clinton worried about Sanders. Politico: "Insiders familiar with the Clinton campaign’s thinking described it as 'frightened' of Sanders — not that he would win the nomination, but that he could damage her with the activist base by...
by Bill Scher | May 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Bernie Shakes Up Race Bernie Sanders kicks off campaign in Vermont. AP: "'With your support and the support of millions of people throughout this country, we begin a political revolution to transform our country economically, politically, socially and...
by Bill Scher | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Bernie Rallies In Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders holds first presidential campaign rally today. USA Today: "At 5 p.m. ET, Sanders expects to stand on public land he fought for in the 1980s as he announces his presidential ambitions — while spectators munch Ben &...
by Bill Scher | May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Bipartisan Coalition Breaks Progressive Fast Track Filibuster Fast track filibuster broken after Ex-Im Bank deal. The Hill: "Obama sought to help his own cause by calling [Sen. Maria] Cantwell during the vote in the Democratic cloakroom ... Obama promised to press...