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Now On To 2006 by Mark Schmitt , prospect.org | November 9, 2005
It's not 1994 that Democrats should be looking to as a model. It's 1974. read more »The Anti-Dem: Your Letters by Toby Chaudhuri, OurFuture.org | November 4, 2005
Why Fitz should keep going, interpreting Paul Hackett and getting out of Iraq: Readers react in this week's letters. read more »Time To Constrain The President by Patrick Doherty, OurFuture.org | October 31, 2005
It's no secret that Vice President Richard Cheney entered office with quite an agenda. Upon arrival, he and his office focused immediately on two major issues: energy and Iraq. read more »Fitzgerald's List by Alexandra Walker, OurFuture.org | October 19, 2005
Corn writes: "And the pre-indictment fur is flying." And proceeds to share all manner of tips and rumors. Read Corn's latest here. Balance the rumors with the facts, by checking out this new webpage, by ThinkProgress, that offers rebuttals to the leading Republican myths about the Plame investigation. read more »The New War On The Poor by Paul Waldman, | October 19, 2005
A new coalition wants to turn the GOP budget cuts into a debate over the nation's priorities. Can it succeed? read more »A Real Contract With America by Robert L. Borosage, The Nation | October 11, 2005
With the GOP in turmoil, it's time Democrats make themselves a compelling force for change. read more »Woolsey v. Hayden (And Biden) by Patrick Doherty, OurFuture.org | September 15, 2005
As someone who has observed the evolution of today's hearings (which you can watch live here ) from their conception months ago, one thing is vibrantly clear: The progressive wing of the Democratic Caucus is starting to get serious. But don't take my word for it. Look at the actions of two leaders on each side of the action: Tom Hayden and Joe Biden. read more »When Government Is "Good" by E.J. Dionne Jr. , The Washington Post | September 2, 2005
Katrina is the work of nature, but what happens from this point forward is the responsibility of political leadership. read more »
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Robert Borosage on C-Span Talks Jobs And the Economy, wc-spanvideo.org | October 17, 2011
If GOP wins, Expect More Obstruction, The Washington Post | October 19, 2010
I'm cautious about the conventional wisdom that the Democratic Party is about to get flattened by a Republican steamroller. Pollsters are less certain than they'd like you to believe about who's a "likely voter" and who isn't. more »
Joe Manchin's oddly inspiring debate performance, salon.com | October 19, 2010
Man, did John Raese lay it on thick Monday night. more »
The Feds New Bubble (Masquerading As A Jobs Program), tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com | October 19, 2010
That Sinking Feeling, The New York Times | October 19, 2010
Sen. Schumer: ‘Sour’ Electorate Reluctant to Give Democrats Credit for Efforts, thehill.com | August 13, 2010
Asked why the Democrats are still expected to lose seats in November after passing major bills like healthcare reform, credit card reform, a fair-pay act and Wall Street reform, Schumer said voters are frustrated and don’t feel the effects of the legislation. more »
'Enforcement First' Has Already Happened on Border with Mexico, The Washington Post | August 13, 2010
We were eight Mexican peasants, one smuggler and me -- desperately stretched out in dirt furrows in the night. The Border Patrol helicopter with its huge searchlight kept coming closer. It stopped, hovered and turned the other way.
"Madre," whispered Pablo, who at 17 was the youngest among us. more »
Senate Passes Border Security Bill, Los Angeles Times | August 13, 2010
In Senate, Two Democrats Get the Job Done, thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com | August 13, 2010
In a highly unusual session, the chamber of filibusters and anonymous holds temporarily came back from its summer recess on Thursday to send a border security measure to President Obama’s desk and to pass a resolution honoring former Senator Ted Stevens — with only two senators present, Charles E. Schumer of New York and Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland, both Democrats.
Hispanic Media Turn on President Obama, Politico | August 11, 2010
Univision’s Jorge Ramos, an anchor on the nation’s largest Spanish-language television network, says Obama broke his promise to produce an immigration reform bill within a year of taking office. And Latinos are tired of the speeches, disillusioned by the lack of White House leadership and distrustful of the president, Ramos told POLITICO.
