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Obama's First Year: It Ain't No Crystal Staircase

Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor -- Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, And turnin' corners......

What Do They Want?

First, it was Sen. Landerieu's nonsense. Now we get this from Sen. Joe Lieberman. Enough is enough. When Democrats start parroting Republican talking points, they are showing us who they are. We need to treat accordingly. Especially when their take on health care...

Election Message: The Progressive Base Needs a Jolt

What do last night's election results tell us about the electorate? Some numbers from New Jersey, Virginia and Maine. In 2008, Sen. John McCain lost the presidential race in NJ after garnering 1,613,207 votes. In 2009, Chris Christie won the governor's race with...

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